FIVE MOVIES YOU SHOULD WATCH BEFORE YOU GRADUATE COLLEGE

By Amrita Menon (Team Creative)

1) The Social Network

The Social Network, based on the journey of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg and his partners, stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. Now, normally, that on its own is a pretty solid reason to watch a movie, but apart from just being an interesting take on the humble beginnings of the now-omnipresent Facebook, the movie gives an important message about ambition, success and loyalty- the things we’re all grappling with as the uncertainty of our futures stare at us in the face.

2) It’s Kind of a Funny Story

When the frustration with the present and the stress about the future gets too much, give yourself a break and watch this movie. While at first the notion of a teenager checking himself into a psychiatric ward may seem to strange to you, as the movie progresses you find yourself relating to the protagonist- 16 year old Craig- and (I know it sounds unlikely but its true) most of the other patients in the ward.

3) Little Miss Sunshine

 You think your family’s weird? Meet the Hoovers. They’ll change your perspective on what’s “normal” and what isn’t and will take you on a roller coaster of emotions while they do it. This endearing story about a dysfunctional family on a road trip to attend a beauty pageant is full of laughs, hurt and heart-constricting-ly sweet moments that will make you feel better about not conforming to society and following your own path to happiness. 

4) The Pursuit of Happyness

No matter how many times you watch this movie, it will end with you ugly-crying into your blanket for an hour. Starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith, this movie tells the real-life story of Chris Gardner who finds himself alone, almost broke and responsible for his 6-year old son, but who works his way into an investment bank. For those of you who, above everything else, are scared of failure, this movie makes you believe that it is possible to climb your way out of any situation, no matter how dark the hole may seem.

5)  The Devil Wears Prada

This may seem like a weird choice to have on this list but honestly, it makes complete sense. A story about a harassed assistant dealing with a crazy boss isn’t a story most of us are unfamiliar with. Starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, it follows the life of Andy, an aspiring journalist who lands a job as an assistant to the Cruella DeVille-esque Miranda Priestly, editor of the fashion bible, ‘Runway’ magazine.  It’s a hilarious (sometimes outlandish) depiction of experiences that most of us are familiar with (and for those who aren’t, are soon about to be).