Christopher Nolan directed a biographical drama film called “Oppenheimer” that everyone is talking about nowadays. The movie shows how Oppenheimer was as a person. He did some amazing things in nuclear physics, but he also had to make some hard choices about whether or not it was OK to make an atomic bomb. Like always, Nolan tells a great story and doesn’t miss a single detail.
Many individuals believe that this film will provoke fresh ideas in their minds, precisely as Nolan desires. This individual has greatly influenced our modern world, and his reasons for doing so will be depicted in this motion picture. No surprise that this film won so many Oscars but what about other Oscar-successful films? I have a fresh memory of Slumdog Millionaire, this Oscar was definitely deserved.
This movie inspired so many people to gamble or turn to options like the Teen Patti game on PariMatch. Or maybe one more memorable influence was Ocean’s Eleven which revolves around Danny Ocean, who organizes a group of eleven criminals to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously.
Audiences generally loved the film for its clever plot and charismatic ensemble but sadly it didn’t win any Oscars. Let’s get back to the ones that did.
In the many years of the Academy Awards, we have had some very good films that will always be remembered for being of the highest quality. There were some films that not only became popular worldwide but also stole away the hearts of many viewers and readers across the globe.
However, it is interesting how these creations managed to win over even the toughest judges and overcome competition in order to take home numerous Oscars. Take a moment to think about these remarkable accomplishments defined by one thing: receiving an Oscar in cinema, the most important award in the film industry!
1. “Ben-Hur” (1959)
One of the well-known huge films is the 1959 film directed by William Wyler known as “Ben-Hur”. It is an epic film. The main character, Judah Ben-Hur, is portrayed by Charlton Heston.
A Jewish prince is betrayed by his Roman friend Messala (Stephen Boyd), whom he later confronts with the help of a certain redeemer figure. After being captured and made a slave, he seeks revenge on his tormentor but also comes across Jesus whom he witnesses being crucified.
This film includes one of those chariot-racing scenes that will never be forgotten by people who see them once in their lives on screen. It has stunning cinematography, with brilliant performances from both Heston and Boyd.
The movie won more awards than any other at the thirty-second Academy Awards. It received eleven Oscars out of twelve nominations. Some of the awards that Ben-Hur won that night include Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture.
2. “Titanic” (1997)
Titanic is among the highest-grossing movies to have been produced. The film is a romantic disaster that was directed by James Cameron and first shown to the public in the year 1997.
It narrates about an ocean tragedy in which a steamship called RMS Titanic sank while on its maiden journey across the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912. Although it follows the love affair of a young couple, there are some lead characters like Jack Dawson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater (acted by Kate Winslet).
Their love is observed within the context of the social classes’ disparities and proper conduct of all under a luxurious doomed vessel. This was an exceptional film that took the world by storm, boasting breathtaking visual effects, an engaging storyline, and a hypnotizing musical score created by James Horner. It was also a highly decorated movie with eleven Oscars including best picture and best director accolades.
Interestingly, Kate Winslet’s son, Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes, has already shown early signs of interest in the film industry, hinting at a promising future in the cinematic world.
3. “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003)
“The Return of the King” is a film by Peter Jackson that came out in 2003. It is the third movie in his series based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s fantasy books, and it’s a big one! This epic movie shows the end of the War of the Ring, when good and evil fight their biggest battle for control of Middle-earth.
The film mainly follows Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and his friend Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) as they try to destroy the One Ring and defeat Sauron for good. But there’s also a lot happening with their pals who are still fighting outside Mordor, where the bad guys live. It has amazing special effects that make you believe hobbits are real, beautiful scenes you can get lost in – plus loads more brilliant acting than you normally get from just one or two stars!
Mette Marie Kongsved, a talented producer and wife of Elijah Wood, has also made notable contributions to the film industry.
When it got to Oscar night in 2004, no other film came close: The Return of The King won all 11 awards it was up for – every single one! That makes it joint-hold record winningest along with Titanic and Ben-Hur. Awards included Best Picture and Best Director for Jackson.
4. “West Side Story” (1961)
Love and disagreement are the main subjects of this movie. It portrays the experience of two individuals who disregarded advice to fall in love with each other because of their different backgrounds.
It is set in New York City during the early 1950s. To make a transformation from Arthur Laurents’ Broadway musical onto celluloid, there were two persons involved – Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise.
The composer of the film’s songs is Stephen Sondheim and he drew inspiration from Leonard Bernstein’s music for this project. It is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Tony and Maria are young lovers who attempt to run away from the fighting between their respective gangs known as jets and sharks. They don’t escape for long though. The last part of the movie contains what many consider as one of the greatest-ever tragedies on film.
Although they had to put in a lot of effort to create those stunning scenes that would take viewers’ breath away such as when Anita dances perfectly keeping pace even with her shadow, the majority think about only one thing – it was so sad! The movie “West Side Story” touches upon serious issues like love, racism, identity, and an American citizen. It received ten Academy Awards under the thirty-fourth Oscar prize ceremony, which included Best Picture and Best Director(s).
5. “Gone with the Wind” (1939)
One of the greatest films ever made is Gone With the Wind which reminds people of how things used to be done in Hollywood. Victor Fleming directed this epic historical romantic film that was done in 1939 and is based on Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning written work. It follows the story of Scarlett O’Hara, a courageous young woman from the South during the American Civil War portrayed excellently by Vivien Leigh.
The character of Scarlett O’Hara tries all she can through the problems brought about by the war to keep her family property including other numerous related love and survival issues. Scarlett’s affairs form a central focus in which she interacts with Rhett Butler, a charming villain whom Clark Gable impersonated. They share a very emotional but abusive love story that occurs when society is changing and tragedy strikes at every corner.
This film features an epic love story set during one of America’s most tumultuous periods. The movie is still able to draw attention up to date due to its wide coverage nature, beautiful scenes, costume as well as outstanding acting. It was an epic historical romance that dominated the twelfth Oscar ceremony as it took home ten awards out of the possible twelve statuettes with David Selznick receiving the best picture and director accolades.
Conclusion
These movies show how talented and creative people can be. They have been the best at the Academy Awards in different years. But, lots of other great movies have also done this. These ones are still famous and loved by many people though. They are important and will be remembered forever.