10 films about real men

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

These fascinating stories can be revisited over and over again, admiring the strong, resilient and certainly charismatic characters.

Fight club

• Thriller, drama, crime.
• USA, Germany, 1999.
• Duration: 131 minutes.
• IMDb: 8, 8.
• “The first rule of fight club is not to tell anyone about fight club. The second rule of fight club is never tell anyone about fight club."

Even if you have already watched this film more than once, it will not be superfluous to refresh your memory of the cult creation of David Fincher. Tormented by insomnia, the nameless hero played by Norton meets the eccentric Tyler Durden (played by the charming Brad Pitt) and discovers a new philosophy of life - self-destruction. This is how a network of underground fight clubs appears, and then a whole organization of men tired of the modern consumer society. This is a story about friendship, love, inner struggle and, of course, that a man's life is not limited to a bunch of unnecessary things.

Mad Dogs

• Thriller, drama, crime.
• USA, 1991.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDb: 8, 4.
• "You can't lie to a guy who has delayed four years."

Every film by Quentin Tarantino invariably resonates with a male audience. The secret is in a well-thought-out script, interesting characters and vivid dialogues. Reservoir Dogs is no exception. This is the story of how six men conceived the perfect robbery, which turned out to be far from perfect. But the main thing in what is happening is strong male friendship and betrayal.

Kon-Tiki

• Historical drama, adventure.
• Norway, UK, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, 2012.
• Duration: 109 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 2.
• "This is madness". - "This is the meaning of life."

In the soul of a real man, there is always a place for discovery and adventure. The film is based on the real story of the traveler Thor Heyerdahl, who, together with his comrades on a small raft, was able to cross the Pacific Ocean. This movie makes you believe that willpower, striving for dreams and hard work can help you overcome any difficulties.

Big jackpot

• Crime, comedy.
• UK, USA, 2000.
• Duration: 102 minutes.
• IMDb: 8, 3.
• "Of course I love dogs, but I love RVs even more."

Black comedy from Guy Ritchie about the events unfolding around the theft of an 84-carat diamond. Heroes from the underworld of London, accidents that lead to unexpected consequences, a lot of good humor - everything we love. And yes, Brad Pitt as a gypsy is something.

1 + 1

• Drama, tragicomedy.
• France, 2011.
• Duration: 112 minutes.
• IMDb: 8, 6.
• “Don't expect things to get easier, easier, better. It won't. There will always be difficulties. Learn to be happy right now. Otherwise, you will not be in time."

And again, a story about male friendship, which does not depend on social status and other conventions. The wheelchair-bound aristocrat Philip hires Driss, a simple guy who has just been released from prison, as his assistant. It would seem that it is difficult to find a worse candidate, but it was Driss who was able to return Philip's taste for life and optimism. This picture has both drama and humor, it is difficult to tear yourself away from it. And by the way, the story is based on real events.

Survivor

• Thriller, drama.
• USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada, 2015.
• Duration: 156 minutes.
• IMDb: 8, 1.
• “I'm not afraid to die anymore. This is not the first time for me."

One of the most talked about films of the last year, for which DiCaprio received his well-deserved Oscar. This story is about a hunter who, after a serious injury, found strength in himself and overcame all obstacles on his way: a harsh winter, primitive nature and Indian tribes.

Bondiana

• Thriller, thriller.
• “My name is Bond. James Bond".

Bondiana is the longest series of films in history, so it probably makes no sense to single out one of them. Someone will say that the best Bond is Sean Connery, someone will give preference to Pierce Brosnan, and someone will like the new action films with Daniel Craig. In any case, there is no doubt that the charming British spy, codenamed 007, fits the definition of a real man as well as possible. Therefore, we advise you to stock up on time and review all the films at once.

Life is Beautiful

• Drama, tragicomedy.
• Italy, 1997.
• Duration: 116 minutes.
• IMDb: 8, 6.
• “This is the sacrifice my father made. This is the gift he gave me."

Usually, when we talk about a real man, we imagine a brutal and serious handsome man. So, the hero of the film, Guido, is not at all like that. He is an ordinary person with a great sense of humor, a beautiful wife and a little son. True, during the Second World War, he ended up in a concentration camp and not only did everything to save the lives of his relatives, but also helped them not to forget that even in the most inhuman conditions there is a place for simple joy.

Aviator

• Biography, drama.
• USA, Germany, 2004.
• Duration: 163 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 5.
• "There is no word 'impossible', everything is possible!"

Biographical drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio as charismatic businessman Howard Hughes. Howard receives a huge inheritance in his youth, and with it - the opportunity to do what he likes: design the most modern airplanes, shoot Hollywood blockbusters and lead a high life. But despite all the successes in business and personal life, Howard is truly happy only at his height.

Alexander

• Historical drama, biography.
• Germany, USA, Netherlands, France, UK, Italy, 2004.
• Duration: 175 minutes.
• IMDb: 5, 5.
• "Fate favors the brave."

An incredibly beautiful historical drama about the victories and aspirations of the great commander Alexander the Great, who at the age of 25 conquered half the world.