Movies that changed my outlook on life

Given the perspective of a father going on a mission and may never see his children again, this movie is heartbreaking. The scene where he leaves for space always gets me. Such a perspective was an eye opener.

When I see the actions of the priest, I see what the Christian church was supposed to be. Here we see true forgiveness and compassion, qualities that changed the life of Jean Val Jean forever.

This was an emotional roller coaster for me. I saw some reviews mention that this is the movie for the teens who never had a prom, like me. It was the friendliness and emotional support provided to the protagonist that astonishes me. I don't know if I would have been so willing at their age.

Whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, this is a must see. Abortion is no easy subject to tackle and this movie did an excellent job of showing the difficulty of any such decision without being judgmental or graphic.

I love technology, and the reliance on technology in this film is shown to be an ultimatum. The decision to incorporate technology into every aspect of daily life must be taken carefully.

Wow, I had never thought that much about the Turing test, and it was boggling to see it portrayed so vividly.

Justice and revenge seem such fine lines to walk, yet here Edmond Dantes seeks vengeance and is granted justice. An interesting tale about an interesting dilemma of the dichotomy of justice vs. revenge.

The simple tagline: "the government should fear the people, not the people fear the government" captures the interesting perspective of this movie. It is not a call for anarchy or an overthrow of the government, but it is a call to action to work to see the government realized as it should be.

Another movie about vengeance over and against that which could be seen as evil. Was the fight against the Roman emperor justified?

A lot of people miss how noteworthy the message of this movie is: a fight against commercialism and being owned by that which you think you own. Unfortunately, such a message is lost on those who are comfortably well off.

I love this movie for its simple message of a simple and quiet life can still be fulfilling and meaningful. Too often we caught up in glamour and fame and miss the small things that are more important.

Here there be two important messages: the equality of humanity and the fight against injustice, both portrayed by Dr. King Shultz. If the horror of the slave trade taught us one thing, it is that all humans are equal in value, not to be mistreated because of a mere difference.

I think the scene/message that most struck me is where the second daughter plans to leave her family to seek her chances with her fiance in Siberia. Such a commitment was inspiring.

Here we have two protagonists each pursuing their own dream and realizing that such pursuits will unintentionally push them apart. This is both a tragedy and sweet movie.

How can any of us trust who we are apart from those around us that help us see who is the real monster? And are we going to continue to live as a monster or fictionalize ourselves as the hero?

What a ride! This was an amazing movie investigating what it would be like to absolve our loneliness with the emotional connection with an AI. I can't imagine how this would be good for us as a society and yet is surprisingly appealing.