DC Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 What are your favorite movies based on a true story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clasher Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I have seen quite a good number of them but for the most recent I watched. The wolf of wall Street (2012) which is about 3 hours long and the heist of the century (2020)-Spanish were all based on true events and really epic movies to watch. Withywarlock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 It's a tie between two. They're both Johnny Depp movies, and they're both mind blowing. He gives stellar performances in both. Donnie brasco Blow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I would still go with 13 Hours The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi which was based on live events that took place in Benghazi where militants attacked the American diplomatic compound and Sometimes in April which was on the genocide in Rwanda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Zero Dark Thirty The Insider The Social Network The Woman In Gold Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 10:08 AM, Heatman said: I would still go with 13 Hours The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi which was based on live events that took place in Benghazi where militants attacked the American diplomatic compound and Sometimes in April which was on the genocide in Rwanda. You can also add Black Hawk Down to the list too. I rewatch the movie yesterday when I visited a friend of mine. It's was a fierce battle in Mogadishu between the United States forces and Aidid's militia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clasher Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 This two are also really interesting Movies based on True events I have watched Hustlers (2019) Argo (2012) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Clasher said: This two are also really interesting Movies based on True events I have watched Hustlers (2019) Argo (2012) I think that I came across this one "Hustlers (2019)" at one point but I never got to watch it. What was the true life story behind the plot of the movie? If it's something that's interesting that's going to give me more knowledge on history, I'd be interested in seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 16 hours ago, Clasher said: This two are also really interesting Movies based on True events I have watched Hustlers (2019) Argo (2012) Hustlers is a fantastic recommendation - I didn't know it was based on a true story though. That's why I didn't include it in my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/29/2022 at 8:44 PM, killamch89 said: Hustlers is a fantastic recommendation - I didn't know it was based on a true story though. That's why I didn't include it in my list. So, I had to look up the movie once again to be be sure what the plot is all about and it's on the life of Strippers in the Wall Street. I bet there's going to be a lot of nudity in the movie right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clasher Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 On 7/29/2022 at 8:44 PM, killamch89 said: Hustlers is a fantastic recommendation - I didn't know it was based on a true story though. That's why I didn't include it in my list. It's based on true story and Jenifer Lopez did a good job in bringing it all to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanie_marie27 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 The Amy Fisher Scandal. Oh boy, that's a good one. They had I think about 3 different versions/movies come out right after.. and I'd say the best of the three was the one with Drew Barrymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withywarlock Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 It's only very loosely based on a true story, but Lord of War starring Nicholas Cage is a film I can't recommend enough. He plays a good arms dealer, camp enough to come off as if he's selling used cars, but deadpan enough to be scary in his depiction of someone who knows he can get away with his deeds. It's not factually correct a lot of the time but there's some poignant writing throughout. Yes, this really is a film with Nicholas Cage in it. Sully, starring Tom Hanks, was the incredible story about how Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skiles successfully landed a plane during an emergency when a flock of birds flew into the engines. My favourite scene has to be in the courthouse where, having been accused of 'pilot error', Sully challenges other pilots in simulations to perform the same landing. It's a great examination of health and safety legislation being brought into effect with practical examination and experience. If ever you want to see the idea of not judging in comfort decisions others made in haste on film, this is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 In The Cold Blood The Socal Network Dog Day Afternoon All three of those great movies did well to tell a real life story event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
