3º – Titanic (James Cameron, 1997)
On a voyage to inaugurate the gigantic and imposing ‘Titanic’ ship, a committed young aristocrat ends up falling in love with a poor young man, starting a forbidden romance with the boy. The film gains its substance when the ship hits an iceberg, putting the lives of all passengers at risk. A masterpiece by James Cameron, ‘Titanic’ goes beyond the mere definition of popcorn film, featuring fabulous special effects, a productive cast, an unforgettable soundtrack and an agile and assertive script.
2º – The Reader (Stephen Daldry, 2008)
The film tells the forbidden romance between a student and an older woman, exploring the great passion between the two and the problems arising from this relationship, all against the backdrop of World War II Germany. Irretrievable, ‘The Reader’ takes advantage of an incredible story to bring us unforgettable characters, impacting those who watch the destruction of an entire problematic social apparatus of the country at the time. Highlight goes to the fabulous performance of Kate Winslet as protagonist.
1º – Little Children (Todd Field, 2006)
The film explores the lives of several distinct characters, linked only by the erratic bonds of their journeys. ‘Little Children’ is a rustic film, bringing only ungrateful components to its plot. Perhaps the exact term is not pessimistic in the essence of the tangle of scenes, but realistic. However, the choice to bring only bad facts from the world makes it possible to insert this film in the list.
