The Best of the Best Drama Picks
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1. Memories Of Murder (2003)
Plot:
Inspired from a true incident, this film follows the investigation of a series of murders of youngwomen in a small town of South Korea.
Review:
This flm by Bong Joon-Ho is one of the most perfect films ever made. TheC Cinematographyis brilliant and enhaces the viewing experience. The horrific nature of the crime couldn’t have been more accurately depicted. This is one of the must watch foreign films of all time. The narrative style of the flick is a never before seen experience.
2. Article 15 (2019)
Plot :
With the Rape and Murder of two young dalit girls in a backward village in the suburbs of Uttar Pradesh, IPS Ayan Ranjan is tasked with solving the crime. This soon turns into a communal event polarising both communities.
Review :
This film is one of the most brilliant movie made in Indian Cinema. The Cinematographycompliments the film. The film has to be praised for its brutally honest portrayalof the current scenario. Ayushmann Khurannna is a brilliant actor and he has proved it again Anubhav Sinha is one of the most influential directors in Bollywood currently and his futureworks are definitely something one can look forward too.
3. True Detective – Season 1
Plot :
Two Louisiana CID detective, Rustin Cohle and Martin Hart investigate the murder of a prostitute and discover some very dark secrets about the town.
Review :
True Detective is masterpiece in all sense of the word. The show holds the audience hostage from the very beginning and doesn’t leave till the very end. The direction, the cinematography, the acting everything stands out. If you’re a fan of the genre, do not miss this classic.
4. The Sinner (2017 - )
Plot :
A detective with a messy life, tries to solve brutal crimes commited by ordinary folks.
Review :
This show is a lot different from the crime drama shows, I have ever seen. This show has a very deep mystery encrypted in each season, that is never predictable. The darkness of the show and characters feels addictive and forces you to go on binge-watching spree. Detective Harry Ambrose is one of the most well written characters, you will encounter. There’s something really fresh about ordinary people commiting brutal crimes.
5. Broadchurch (2013 – 2017)
Plot :
Crimes in a small town, affect the families and people living there while the police tries to solve the cases.
Review :
Broadcurch is a critically acclaimed British Crime Drama Show. This show is a must watch coz of it very unconventional approach to tell the story of the town affected rather than the just focussing on the investigation. It is a Crime Drama in the true sense. Huge Credit goes to creators for the detailng in the show that makes it even more convincing and watchable.
6. Insomina (2002)
Plot :
When a teenage girl is murdered in Alaska, a police detective is handed the task to solve the murder mystery. Soon, he gets involved in a psychological war with the killer.
Review :
Christopher Nolan’s second feature, is an underrated crime drama despite of the talented actors in it. Although this movie is inspired from the 1997 original, but Nolan doesn’t fail to add his magic to the film. Apart from the very beautiful location and brilliant plot of the film, what stood out to me was the editing. The editing was very dynamic and perfectly done.Robin Williams and Al Pacino were both brilliant. Check this movie out, coz Nolan never disappoints.
7. Vikram Vedha (2017)
Plot :
When Vikram, a policeman, tries to catch a gangster Vedha, he is forced to solve a mystery through the conversations between him and vedha.
Review :
Vikram Vedha is a brilliant film to come out of the Tamil-Film Industry. It was blessed by amazing performance by R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi. This Crime Drama hooks the audience from the very first scene and that credits to the brilliant screenplay. The Cinematography is also something that is worth the notice. It is a gem of a movie that is not to be missed.
8. American Hustle
Synopsis:
A con artists tries to team with FBI to bring down corrupted congressmen, putting lives of everyone he knows in danger along with himself.
Review:
The starcast in this movie alone made me watch the entire 2 hours movie. The amazing and brilliant performances by all these actors is spectacular. There isn't a lot to unravel in this movie however the fashion, style and glamour of it all is to die for!! I liked the movie - a one time watch for me. However, I still don't know the ending of the fishing story..
9. Seven
Synopsis:
A new detective moves to a new city and partners up with soon to retire detective to solve a case of serial killer whose motive was to kill people with seven deadly sins.
Review:
David Fincher did a splendid job in this movie. The partnership between Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman speaks out. The story goes along quite well. The movie contains some graphic scenes, gruesome murders including the wife's - I knew that was coming!! I liked how both of them had different personalities yet working hard towards solving the case. Overall, it was an amazing experience watching this movie!
10. Zodiac
Synopsis:
A cartoonist finds himself obsessed with a case that his colleagues were working on, which doesn't bode well for him and his family.
Review:
The Zodiac Killer is one of unsolved cases in The US. The Killer only murders his victims but also taunts the police by sending them cryptic messages. When everyone is scratching their head to find this murder, Jake Gyllenhaal helps them out by using his puzzle solving skills so much so, that he becomes completely obsessed with it. I loved his performance in this! Such an underrated actor!!
11. Drishyam
Synopsis:
Everything goes upside down for a happy family when they are accused of killing IG's son. To save his family, GeorgeKutty goes beyond his boundaries.
Review:
GeorgeKutty being a 10th fail, has an astounding brain, manipulating the police into thinking other than what happened. But, IG of the police is smart too, she quickly finds out about his game - painting a picture that never happened in reality. This is once such movie that blew my mind. Malayalam Drishyam is better than Bollywood one because - MohanLal!
12. Badla
Synopsis:
Naina is a successful entrepreneur who is caught up in a murder accusation. She needs to prove herself innocent before the law with the help of a renowned lawyer.
Review:
This movie is a must watch for suspense lovers! It keeps you hooked up until the end. It's a web of lies and misguidance to prove oneself right even when it's not the case. This movie was a remake of the Spanish movie - The Invisible Guest. The end was pretty mind-blowing!
13. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Synopsis:
A distressed mother is helpless and is fighting to get justice for her daughter who was brutally raped and killed.
Review:
The movie teaches us many things - a determined mother will never give up, there are some sneezeballs who does not deserve the police title, love can be found anywhere! The movie takes you withe journey of the mother, the troubles she faced, constantly fighting for justice. Total emotional and heart wrenching experience.
14. Knives Out
Synopsis:
A crime novelist mysteriously dies and a determined detective works to find a solution for this case. He doubts everyone in the novelist's family even his caretaker.
Review:
The film has a strong storyline. Everyone in his family has a motive to get him killed. The movie has a comedic element as well, which makes this movie all the more enjoyable. And what a savage ending!...
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