Movie Recommendation Categories Part I

The following lists of films have been organized not by their genres but rather by a theme, motif, or message that is similar to all of them. 

First List: 

Movies That Significantly Deal With The Theme Of Revenge:

1) 21 Grams (2003) 

 Why The Revenge: Grieving mother loses her family in a hit-and-run car accident. *Note: Revenge in this movie is evocatively unique: you sympathize with all characters. 

2) Trust (2011) 

Why The Revenge: Enraged father seeks vengeance upon the man who targeted his 14-year old daughter from offline and sexually assaulted her. 

3) Godfather Part I and II (1972 and 1974, respectively) 

Why The Revenge: 

Godfather Part I: Because it's business, not personal. 

Godfather Part II: Because it's business, not personal. 

4) The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) 

Why The Revenge: Wrongful Imprisonment. Wife Stolen. Life Ruined. Prison Escape. New Identity. Revenge Exacted Intelligently. 

5) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street (2007) 

Why The Revenge: Wrongful Imprisonment. Wife Stolen. Life Ruined. Prison Escape. New Identity. Revenge Exacted Through Bloody Murder And Cannibalism. 

6) Office Space (1999) 

Why The Revenge: Because work sucks! 

7) Horrible Bosses (2011) 

Why The Revenge: Because work sucks (but sometimes bosses suck more)! 

8) Carrie (1976) 

Why The Revenge: Pig-Blood. Humiliation.  

9) Ben-Hur (1959) 

Why The Revenge: Enslavement. Betrayal. 

 

10) Amadeus (1984) 

Why The Revenge: Talent. Jealousy.