Ask HN: Movies that changed your perspective for the better?

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by omeid2 • 11 years ago

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davidw• 11 years ago

Star Wars! Spent tons of time happily playing with Star Wars toys as a kid. Definitely made my life better.

When I was a little kid, I watched Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999) a bajillion times. Great soundtrack – love the In a Gadda da Vida scene –, editing and overall mood. That movie might be the cause for my obsession with all things HN.

Although No Time from The Guess Who still makes me extremely anxious.

japhyr• 11 years ago

Touching the Void is the story of Joe Simpson's epic climb on Siula Grande with Simon Yates.

They summited the 20,000+ foot mountain in the Andes, but Joe fell just below the summit and broke his leg. Simon could have climbed down alone to "get help", but he chose to try and get his partner down. I won't give away any more; Joe survived in one of the most epic survival stories ever.

The movie is based on a book, and it's really well done. This story makes me stronger in the mountains, because every time I start to complain about how hard or miserable something is, I realize things could be much, much worse. If I ever do have an epic of my own, I'm pretty sure I'll handle it better for being aware of Joe's story.

jMyles• 11 years ago

Big Fish. Imagine how you'll live if you discover the exact moment and circumstances of your eventual death.

jason_slack2• 11 years ago

I liked this movie too!

quickpost• 11 years ago

Castaway. Reinforces notions of self reliance, practice makes perfect, the need for companionship (whatever the source), determination, and healthy eating habits!

I love the image of Tom Hanks when he's turned into the lean and mean "Islander / Survivor" and is spear fishing for survival. Badass image and I plan to post that image in my "snack cabinet", so I have to look at it every time I'm tempted to snack mindlessly.

shortoncash• 11 years ago

- "The Money Masters" by Bill Still, which is about the history of the Federal Reserve.

- "America: Freedom to Fascism", which goes into the history of the IRS and the Federal Reserve.

These were just incredible, detailed films.

sk2code• 11 years ago

"The Shawshank Redemption" - No matter how tough life gets never lose HOPE. Focus !! Plan ahead and keep working towards your Goal.

jason_slack2• 11 years ago

The King of California (the fact you can believe in something and not let obstacles get in the way.)

Indie Game: The Movie

The Revenge Of The Electric Car

just to name a few...

re_todd• 11 years ago

The King California was great, one of my fav. low-budget movies. It's too bad noone I know has ever heard of it.

brudgers• 11 years ago

Monty Python and The Holy Grail.

DanBC• 11 years ago

Baraka

redmaverick• 11 years ago

"Jiro Dreams of Sushi" - Jiro is the John Carmack equivalent of cooking. Fascinating look into the life of someone who is utterly dedicated to his passion and life's work.

"The Aviator" - How far one can go when one is utterly determined to make things happen despite the obstacles, the naysayers and public ridicule.

partisan• 11 years ago

What Dreams May Come - After dying in a car crash a man searches the afterlife for his wife.

It's something I think back to when I find myself surrounded by fear of circumstance.

archagon• 11 years ago

Man on Wire gave me an amazing "think big, think crazy" feeling.

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