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
The complex narrative and layered dream sequences challenge viewers to question the nature of reality.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.
Why you'll love it
Its non-linear storytelling and exploration of memory erasure make for a mind-bending experience.
Donnie Darko
Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Why you'll love it
The movie's mix of time travel, existential angst, and a giant rabbit lead to a perplexing narrative.
Being John Malkovich
John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener
A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of movie star John Malkovich.
Why you'll love it
The film's bizarre premise of entering the mind of actor John Malkovich presents a unique and surreal experience.
The Lobster
Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden
In a dystopian near future, according to the laws of The City, single people are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in 45 days or they're transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods.
Why you'll love it
The film's absurd and dystopian take on relationships and societal expectations is both thought-provoking and strange.