Gladiator
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Why you'll love it
A gripping tale of revenge and honor set in ancient Rome, showcasing the journey of a betrayed general.
Memento
Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano
A former insurance investigator who now suffers from anterograde amnesia uses notes and tattoos to hunt down his wife's murderer.
Why you'll love it
A unique psychological thriller that explores memory and identity through a man with short-term memory loss.
Almost Famous
Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson
A high-school boy in the early 1970s is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age story about a young journalist covering a rock band in the 1970s, filled with music and personal growth.
Cast Away
Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Paul Sanchez
A FedEx executive undergoes a physical and emotional transformation after crash landing on a deserted island.
Why you'll love it
A powerful story of survival and self-discovery as a man is stranded on a deserted island.
X-Men
Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen
In a world where mutants (evolved super-powered humans) exist and are discriminated against, two groups form for an inevitable clash: the supremacist Brotherhood, and the pacifist X-Men.
Why you'll love it
The film introduces a world of mutants and explores themes of acceptance and identity through superhero narratives.