Our list of favourite movies featuring only one actor is as follows:
- The Prestige
- The Dark Knight
- Inception
- The Social Network ..
Locke
Steven Knight’sLocke is a gripping, fast-paced thriller that stars Tom Hardy as a man who has to free himself from the clutches of self-disgust at the cost of everything he owns. Hardy, a successful construction manager, has to make sure he does his job right both as a worker and as a family man – before he reaches his destination. This film is an absolute masterpiece and is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Locke is one of Hardy’s best performances ever. The combination of solid acting, a powerful story, and brilliant execution make Locke stand out from the rest. ..
In the movie, Hardy never steps out of his car.
127 Hours
Aron Ralston’s memoir, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, tells the story of his ordeal in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park. Ralston became trapped between two large rocks after his rope became tangled around a protrusion. He had only enough food and water for three days, and faced the possibility of dying from thirst or starvation. In the course of his ordeal, Ralston hallucinated and relived important moments from his life. ..
127 Hours is a harrowing survival story with James Franco’s intense performance that leaving the viewer feeling as though they are right there with the character. ..
The Noah
Noah takes the idea of a dystopian fantasy to a whole new level. The story centers on Noah, a soldier who is the last survivor of the earth following a nuclear attack. The suffocating solitude soon begins taking a toll on his mental health, and consequently he experiences hallucinations of various kinds. These hallucinations take on the form of people and creatures from his past, including his mother and father. In order to cope with these hallucinations, Noah begins writing down what he sees in order to make sense of them. ..
Noah is a gripping story that has been well executed. The story engages our emotions and touches the heart. ..
Moon
This one is a true treat to watch – especially for sci-fi enthusiasts. The unique story revolves around Astronaut Sam Bell who is all alone on the moon with the exception of an AI companion, GERTY. Sam and GERTY collaborate to rid the earth of its energy crisis. Sam has hallucinations towards the end of his term on the moon. ..
The film’s stunning visuals will have you convinced that the movie was shot on the moon! ..
I Am Legend
Smith delivers an outstanding performance as a man who must fight for his life in a world where the government has control over everything. The film’s superb direction and creative writing create a thrilling and suspenseful experience. ..
In the year 2027, the world is a bleak and dangerous place. A pandemic has killed most of humanity, leaving behind a world of wastelands and ruined cities. One man has set out to find a cure, but as he travels he realizes that the only way to save humanity is to battle vampiric mutants. This post-apocalyptic thriller is one that may leave you pondering the topic of human civilization. The story is smooth andpaced, making it an easy read for those who are interested in dystopian thrillers.
Trapped
Trapped is an intense and suspenseful story of one man’s fight for survival in an abandoned high-rise in Mumbai, India. After accidentally locking himself inside the building, he must resort to desperate measures to stay alive and try to summon help. This novel is an unusual take on the survival thriller genre, and will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. ..
The camera work in this Hindi-language movie from Bollywood can be humorous at times, which makes it more engaging. Additionally, the film is unusual and provides a different perspective on the victim’s situation. ..
Cast Away
Cast Away is a great survival drama that is more complete than most. After a plane crash, Chuck Noland is marooned on a deserted island where he makes desperate attempts to survive and find help. It’s a pretty simplistic survival story presented in a wonderful way.
Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a lovable, yet intense, character keeps us engaged throughout the entire movie. The entire 2 hours and 23 minutes of it!
Buried
Iraqi truck driver finds himself buried alive inside a coffin following a vicious attack
Though Buried wasn’t exactly the comfort zone for Ryan Reynolds, he surpassed our expectations by a great margin. As he tries to hold up with death just inches away, it’s definitely going to send a shiver down your spine.
Sam Was Here
Sam Was Here is a forgotten gem that shines in the archive of forgotten films. Sam, a door-to-door salesman, suffers an identity crisis following a series of dangerously strange events he witnesses in the Californian desert. As his car breaks down, he is stuck with nowhere to go and the people he finds are nothing but a threat to his life. ..
The film is a short, fast-paced horror film that features elements of mystery, thrill, and horror. It doesn’t get dull – not even once.
Life of Pi
Life of Pi is a heart-wrenching story that follows a young man stranded at sea and his fearsome companion, the Bengal tiger. The film is enhanced by excellent cinematography and CGI, making it an excellent piece of art. Despite its simple story, Life of Pi has a powerful message that can be applied to any situation.
Life of Pi is a heart-wrenching story about a young boy, Pi, who is stranded on a lifeboat with his family after his boat sinks in the Indian Ocean. Pi must fight for survival against the harsh conditions and the dangers of the ocean while also trying to find his way back home.
- The Actors: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Renner
- The Artist: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, Penélope Cruz
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Rooney Mara, Daniel Craig, Eva Green
- The Help: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer
- Hugo: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley
- Midnight in Paris: Woody Allen, Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams
- The Prestige: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, David Bowie
- Inception: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt ..
Our picks for the best summer reads are just the beginning! Let us know in the comments below what books you’re looking forward to reading this season. ..
