Two movies that every person should see in their lifetime are the modern and masterful Margaret and the classic James Dean film Rebel Without a Cause. Both films are timeless classics that are amazing in their own ways.
Let's start with Margaret. This film had a notoriously long and disrupted production and release. Filmed over seven years ago, this film was just recently released in theaters last fall. The film made barely any money and few people have seen it, but those who have mostly agree that it is a masterpiece. I was one of the few people who saw this on its first weekend, and considering how little money this made, I am special.
The film is about a teenager, Lisa (Anna Paquin, who actually was close to being a teenager at the time of filming), who witnesses a bus accident. It is a long film, but the story unravels brilliantly. After I initially saw it, I liked it but didn't love. But, the more I let it sink in, the more amazing it seemed to me. The extended cut is coming out on DVD and Blu-ray in a couple weeks, so I am very excited to see the version that the director wanted people to see.
It is an amazing movie that everybody should see because it captures real human emotions. Even though Lisa is a less than great person at times, everything about her character is honest. The performances and screenplay are absolutely perfect.
Now on to the classic, Rebel Without a Cause. This is an amazing and influential move that captures what it means to be a teenager. James Dean stars in this timeless classic. There's really as much to say about this film as Margaret because everybody knows about this film. James Dean proves his talent in one of his three film credits. This is a perfect movie for teenagers to see because they would be to really connect. Brilliant and stunning film that stands the test of time.
