Take a Break: 10 Films You May Have Missed

In Film, Lifestyle

By Ksystof Ogint | May 12, 2021

Everyone likes a good movie. But sometimes it’s just too time-consuming to find the right one. We’re bringing in another list of 10 noteworthy films that may have been forgotten by many. No soulless franchises and no remakes, only the good stuff. Choose one that suits your tastes the most, and then come back for another one.

1. Memento

If you are one of those who is fascinated with little details, you should see Memento. It’s a film with so many riddles that will make you think twice. Make sure you don’t blink too much.

2. Atomic Blonde

Satisfaction and adrenaline rush. There’s no chance you’ll be falling asleep while watching this one. If you were looking for a female John Wick, well, you just got it.

3. Watchmen

Do you ever get tired of Marvel movies? Do you ever wonder: what next super powerful hero/god they will think of? It gets old, but Watchmen doesn’t. It’s a superhero film unrelated to any fantasy universe you’ve seen before. Characters are well developed, interesting, not overpowered (cannot annihilate the moon with the blink of an eye), and the story isn’t cliché. All in all, it’s definitely a solid choice for fantasy lovers.

4. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Should be named: King of CGI. Fans of Tolkien’s LOTR have probably seen it already, but have you? The name explains the story, but there’s much more going on. Critics were disappointed with the movie because it didn’t pass the ‘ultimate franchise test’, but on the other hand, franchises are usually disappointing anyways.

5. Rush

When legendary Formula 1 driver Nikki Lauda asked Daniel Brühl “what’s the hardest thing about playing me?”, he answered: “the fact that you’re still alive”. You don’t have to be a fan of this particular sport to watch it. It’s a story of two completely antagonistic drivers that left a giant footprint on the history of the sport. If Lauda was satisfied with the movie, undoubtedly you will be too.

6. Kubo and the Two Strings

A beautiful story that can be watched by anyone, with anyone. This is animation, but not as you know it. For everything you see in the film there’s a separate mask, figure or statue. This is truly a work of art in the animation industry.

7. Four Rooms

You’ve seen all Quentin’s Tarantino films, but have you? Four Rooms is one of his older movies that represents where he comes from. Make sure you don’t stop watching after the first room, I promise, it gets weirdly better.

8. New Gods: Nezha Reborn

A lot of action. A lot. Throughout the movie there will be plenty of “wait, what’s going on?” moments. This Chinese animated film has a lot to it. The story develops pretty fast and it doesn’t give you a minutes break. The quality of animation is top-shelf and the creators are promising a lot of goodies in the future.

9. Bad times at El Royale

A second hotel film on this list? It’s just a good place for a twisted plot. Don’t expect to understand anything at the beginning of the film, just make sure to enjoy each character separately.

10. This is England

Two sides of the skinhead culture. One that loves having fun, celebrating life, and the other that fiercely blames immigrants for their problems. This is a serious film, with many heart-warming and soul-destroying moments.