Written by Tim Roberts
The Best 90s Movies The 90s featured some of the most wonderful movies of all time, producing an endless amount of brilliant movies in just a decade. Whether you’re fan of drama, comedy, action or even a bit of horror, the 90s catered for all. But what are the ultimate best films produced in the 90s? Here is a list of what 90s movies I believe are the greatest, whilst taking into consideration the popularity and meanings of of those those films. films. meanings
Dumb and Dumber: A hilarious comedy about two friends regarded as ‘stupid’ in society. The two main characters Harry and Lloyd depart for a long journey from Rhode Island to Aspen in order to return a money packed briefcase to its owner while being pursued by a group of criminals. This flick is funny because Harry and Lloyd make decisions most of us wouldn’t even imagine, leading to a chain reaction of humourous consequences. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective: A foolish detective, played by Jim Carrey, who specialises in finding animals launches a search for a missing dolphin, the mascot of a football team. This movie is fantastic because the main character is out of his comfort zone, oblivious to the dangers that could emerge in his quest. Home Alone: An eight year old, portrayed by Macaulay Culkin, is accidently left home alone by his family when they depart for a Christmas vacation. The youngster endures an encounter with burglars and does everything in his power to defend his home. This movie is excellent as a young child sets up traps for the crooks resulting in hilarious outcomes; I remember watching the Home Alone series on numerous occasions when I was a youngster. Liar Liar: Yes, another film featuring the comical Jim Carrey. This time Carrey stars as a lawyer named Fletcher Reede, whose lying antics (acquired from his job) have a negative influence on his relationships. His lying habits change when his son Max makes a birthday wish; he wishes that his Dad cannot lie for 24 hours. Remarkably the wish is granted, resulting in Fletcher struggling to perform his job and hilarity ensues.
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Mrs. Doubtfire: A Robin Williams classic, where he stars as a recently divorced man, who is devoted to his children. His ex-wife has custody of the children, so in order to spend more time with them, he decides to dress up as an old lady and apply for the job of children’s nanny. Sounds funny, right? With Robin Williams dressed up as an old lady, whilst also trying to juggle two jobs, the film guarantees many laughs!
Happy Gilmore: A film explosive with laughter; renowned actor Adam Sandler plays the role of Happy Gilmore, a failed hockey player who turns to golf in a bid to save his grandmother’s house. An absolutely cracking classic. The Truman Show: With his fourth appearance on my list, I believe it is safe to say Jim Carrey is a comedic icon; this time he portrays a salesman who discovers his whole life is indeed a TV show. This is brilliant because for an extensive period of time, he is unaware the world basically revolves around him; every little embarrassing thing he does is seen by everyone. Groundhog Day: A fantastic film where Bill Murray plays the role of Phil, a weatherman who discovers he is stuck living the same day over and over. In the beginning Phil views it as a negative, then starts seeing it as a positive and takes advantage of the situation. Forrest Gump: One of Tom Hanks’ greatest acting performances. He stars as a slow-witted but kindhearted man who embarks on many different adventures and impacts many people. This is a feel good movie always worthy of a view. The Shawshank Redemption: A masterpiece demonstrating courage and hope. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins are the main stars of the film. An innocent prisoner serving a life sentence (Andy) forms a friendship with another prisoner (Red) and does the best he can to adapt to life in prison. Titanic: Based on the tragic true story of the Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio stars as seventeen year old Jack Dawson, a poor artist who falls in love with a rich passenger named Rose (Kate Winslet) on the doomed ship. This movie is fantastic because it is full of emotion and demonstrates the extent people will go to for love.