Modern classic movies you need to watch in your lifetime

Here are a few movies you definitely need to put on your radar.

Donnie Darko (2001)

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this film as a troubled teen who is tormented by visions of the future. As a cult classic, this film captured youth angst particularly well, especially as this age group was coping with the confusion of a post-9/11 world when this film was released in theatres.

Bowling For Columbine (2002)

Michael Moore's controversial film won the Oscar for best documentary as it discussed the events of the Columbine High School massacre to address the US's addiction to guns.

City of God (2002)

This movie explores the slums of Rio de Janeiro and the lives of two boys who grow up amongst guns and drugs. With a cast that is made up mostly of nonprofessional actors, there is a sense of authenticity to the movie.

Super Size Me (2004)

This film examines the US's issue with obesity as filmmaker Spurlock eats only from the McDonald's menu for one month. What comes out of this movie are McDonald’s offering of more healthy choices and the removal of "super size" options.

No Country For Old Men (2007)

This modern-day Western stars Josh Brolin as a man who discovers a large suitcase of cash and Javier Bardem as a psychotic hit man. Watch this movie more than once and it gets better every time.

Ratatouille (2007)

This animated tale is set in the posh Paris cooking world and follows a rat who wants to be a chef. This is a movie that is told incredibly well with plenty of layers.

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Contemporary Classics in the World of Film

Movies don’t have to be old to be classics, and the 21st century, although still quite young, has seen countless classics already emerge. Here are three contemporary classics from the world of film that are well worth watching.

Donnie Darko (2001) Loaded with scenes of what is perhaps the most disturbing-looking bunny rabbit in all of film, Donnie Darko was an instant cult hit upon its release. Playing a troubled teen who is tormented by troubling visions of the future, Jake Gyllenhaal managed to perfectly portray the angst of the generation that would see the world change before its very eyes post 9/11.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Jim Carrey proved to the world his acting could go far and beyond slapstick comedy in what turned out to be one of the most original and creative love stories of the 21st century. A fantastic examination of Alfred Tennyson’s famous quote “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all,” Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind seamlessly integrates storytelling with the imagery of director Michel Gondry.

No Country for Old Men (2007) The Coen brothers seem to be a classic movie-making machine, proving their prowess once again with 2007’s No Country for Old Men. Revolving around found briefcase full of cash and an escape from a psychotic hitman, the story combined with the stellar performances of Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem make the film worth watching again and again.

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