Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page
A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO, but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.
Why you'll love it
A unique blend of high-concept action and cerebral sci-fi, it's considered a masterpiece for its innovative storytelling.
Parasite
Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
Why you'll love it
A darkly comedic critique of social inequality, it's celebrated for its originality and biting social commentary.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max.
Why you'll love it
A high-octane action film with a strong feminist message, it's hailed for its visual style and direction.
La La Land
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt
When Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress, follow their passion and achieve success in their respective fields, they find themselves torn between their love for each other and their careers.
Why you'll love it
A modern musical that pays tribute to classic Hollywood, it's admired for its music, performances, and direction.
The Social Network
Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake
As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.
Why you'll love it
A compelling dramatization of the birth of Facebook, it's praised for its sharp writing and direction.