3º – Rain Man (Barry Levinson, 1988)
After the death of his father, a young businessman discovers that the man left all his money to an unknown son. Now the young man will investigate who this unknown strange brother is. ‘Rain Man’ is an irreproachable work, bringing two incredible characters to the central arch of history, working to show how certain people can change the path of our lives.
2º – Forrest Gump (Robert Zemeckis, 1994)
Through the eyes of a young misfit, we will follow the most important facts of the twentieth century, with war, political scandals, tragedies and positive instances being addressed. ‘Forrest Gump’ stands out for being dynamic from beginning to end and for the figure of its protagonist, masterfully interpreted by Tom Hanks. All the historical facts brought by the film make essential its inclusion in this list, mixing history and cinema to the right measure.
1º – Milk (Gus Van Sant, 2008)
Adhering to a biographical tone, exploring the life of Harvey Milk – a gay activist from the 1970s – the film works with the various nuances of man’s life, highlighting how the latent prejudice of the day worked to destroy the lives of those who did not traditional social values. A film with a well-developed plot, competent and agile direction, and a fabulous performance by Sean Penn at the head of the play.
