The Green Mile
Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse
A death row guard learns that a gentle giant in his charge possesses a mysterious gift.
Why you'll love it
The film uses magic realism to tell the story of a death row corrections officer's encounter with an inmate with supernatural powers.
Pan's Labyrinth
Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López
In 1944 Spain, a girl is sent to live with her ruthless stepfather. During the night, she meets a fairy who takes her to an old faun. He tells her she's a princess, but must prove her royalty by surviving three gruesome tasks.
Why you'll love it
The film uses magic realism to depict a young girl's escape into a mythical labyrinth during the Spanish Civil War.
Big Fish
Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup
A frustrated son tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father's life.
Why you'll love it
The film blends reality and fantasy to tell the story of a man's life through his exaggerated tales.
Midnight in Paris
Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates
While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.
Why you'll love it
The film uses magic realism to transport the protagonist to the 1920s, exploring themes of nostalgia and modernism.
Field of Dreams
Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta
Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.
Why you'll love it
The film uses magic realism as a man hears a voice that leads him to build a baseball diamond in his cornfield.