UNLOCK A POSITIVE NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THESE TOP 5 MOVIES
By: Sonakshi Arora
Tags: Covid 19 Crisis, New Year Resolution, Movies To Watch, Inspirational Stories, Personal Development

Feeling deviated in this ramshackle year? 2021 is not so far now. The Christmas bells will be heard in a few days and within a blink of an eye, the countdown will already begin.

The year 2020 has not been the most fascinating time. Who could have thought that the century will carry a ‘Pandemic’ in its hands? But the most unanticipated situations present themselves in front of us and it becomes hard to deal with them. The next year may or may not be what we expect it to be. So why not carry a bunch of lessons for our growing process into the bucket of ‘uncertainty’ that might present itself as a resolution for the New Year?

Self- improvement and personal development must not be left untouched. Gear up this New Year’s Eve by enlightening yourself with some moments of optimism and faith with these top 5 movies portraying personal growth and self-discovery.

Life is Beautiful

Life is Beautiful (1997)

Set in the environment of World War II, a Jewish-Italian man is sent to a concentration camp with his son, away from his wife. The father tries to take away the fear of his son with an optimistic attitude and humorously tells him that it is all just a game.

The movie explores the hardships that the father and son go through in their conflicts with Nazi Germany. The story highlights the gift of humanity, love and care amid the most difficult situations. Know the real meaning of life by watching this 1997 release!

2. The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

Facing difficulties and demotivation is just a part of life, but taking a break after hard work is justified. The journey of a man who raises his child on his own after being abandoned by his wife will take you through the story of ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’. The movie showcases the bitterness that one has to face in life, but eventually, the person has to work to achieve the milestone of happiness.

The story is a simple yet inspiring version that portrays the relationship between a father and a son, which is clearly defined through their friendship. Even after being homeless, working for an unpaid internship and his life turning darker at every step, Chris Gardner (the protagonist) never stopped and felt discouraged. The audience feels connected to Chris beyond his onscreen presence as he is the perfect example of perseverance, courage and love.

Take a break and catch a moment of breath with this marvelous piece of art.

3. The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman (2017)

The 2017 release –‘The Greatest Showman’ revolves around the story of a man who starts from nothing and ends up becoming a worldwide sensation. Based on the story of P.T. Barnum, who started the Barney & Bailey Circus, the musical drama has received immense love from the audience.

Set in the 1800s where people were shamed for their physical differences, the stars of Barnum’s circus come out as strong characters who start embracing themselves despite their oddities. Barnum’s struggle to achieve his vision is the major highlight of the story. So simply, keep down your noise as you are about to witness the greatest show of the time!

4. A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind (2001)

Inspired by the life of the American Nobel Prize Winner and Mathematician, John Forbes Nash Jr., ‘A Beautiful Mind’ will take you through his insightful journey. The movie is based on the novel –‘A Beautiful Mind’ by Sylvia Nasar which highlights Nash’s struggle in becoming the greatest mathematician in the 20th century along with suffering from Paranoid Schizophrenia. The man faces some life-changing moments after working for Parcher from Defense.

Nash faces delusions, hallucinations, lack of communication and relationships throughout his journey. The film accurately displays the life of the people suffering from the disability and the hardships they have to face. Witness the journey of self-discovery with this masterpiece!

5. Southpaw

Southpaw (2015)

Hitting rock bottom in life often deviates us from our path. But standing and facing the obstacles brings us back into the game. A similar situation has been portrayed in the movie ‘Southpaw’. Billy “The Great” Hope is a boxer who is dealing with anger issues after spending his early years in foster homes. The man is left on the deeper end when his wife, Maureen, is killed and he ends up being ‘lost’.

Billy decides to earn back his respect in the game and his daughter who was given into child services back by climbing up again. In a way, Billy discovers himself beyond the field and realizes his actions once his daughter is taken away from him.

To all the people who have not been feeling like themselves lately, tune into this package of life lessons.