Films You SHOULD Have Watched : Trilogies

Alright, surprise surprise -  we're all still here.  

Evidently the world did not end today. But since we have all had a traumatic near death experience, what more appropriate means of celebrating our beautiful lives than by watching more films?

I was shocked and appalled to hear from a ridiculously large number of people that they haven't seen certain films I deem to be impossible to live without having watched. Yes, films are entertainment but they also influence how we think, act and go about our lives on an unprecedented level.

So, don't thank me yet, but I have compiled a list of films you should stop what you're doing and watch right now if you already haven't. So here is your Christmas present, I'll be reeling off the mandatory list in a series of categories. Yes I am that nice.


Part One:

Trilogies

- THE LORD OF THE RINGS  -

The Fellowship of the Ring (Peter Jackson, 2001)




The Two Towers (Peter Jackson, 2002)

The Return of the King (Peter Jackson, 2003)



I shouldn't have to explain why these utter gems are on the list. If you haven't seen them - or worse don't like them - you need to rethink your life.





-THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY-

Batman Begins (Christopher Nolan, 2005)
The Dark Knight (Christopher Nolan, 2008)
The Dark Knight Rises (Christopher Nolan, 2012) review here

Nolan here rewrote the superhero genre to an extent it was no longer deemed lame. This superlative series, like Lord of the Rings, has a long running time. But what could you possibly be doing that is more interesting or important than saving Gotham? If you're really not into superhero stuff, fail, but at the very very least check out The Dark Knight for Heath Ledger's stunning performance as the Joker, which frankly put the films on the map.




- THE MATRIX TRILOGY -

 (although I'll forgive you if you just watch the first )


The Matrix (Andy and Lana Wachowski, 1999)
The Matrix: Reloaded (Andy and Lana Wachowski, 2003)
The Matrix: Revolutions (Andy and Lana Wachowski, 2003)

I could have put these epics in the 'epic' or 'mind fuck' category, but they're here so suck it up. The Wachowski's deserve a pat on the back for their dynamic action sequences, groundbreaking mind orgasm of a storyline and their peculiar dedication to the colour green throughout the franchise.





That's all for now, folks! Next time I'll be listing the 'golden oldies' you should catch up on. Lemme know if you think I should add any more.