Insider tip: films from the 2000s that still inspire us today

Are you looking for a film in the evening and already have to show the third one because it just doesn’t convince you? With our six underrated film tips shouldn’t happen again on the next TV evenings.

Why a new film when it can also be an older, but proven one. Today, the new works we look at are often hard to pin down. Far too many films make it onto the market every year and sometimes it’s not easy to keep track of them. But how about a few older film pearls instead of the latest blockbusters? We have six films for you that should not go unnoticed.

Romance with Bruce Willis: “Bandits”

With this trailer you should only watch up to 1:36 in order not to see too many later scenes.

Bruce Willis, 67, with long flowing hair isn’t a view we see today. But it’s still the case in the romantic comedy, in which he stars with Billy Bob Thornton, 66, as fellow bank robbers and Cate Blanchett, 53, (in the movie ‘Kate’) as the perfect complement to the quirky duo. The criminals’ plan: rob a new bank using a tried and tested scam: simply attack the branch manager at home and empty the safe in the morning (before it opens). But with Kate’s acquaintance, the tide turns when feelings between the two men and the woman come into play. Romance lovers as well as action and comedy fans will get their money’s worth with “Bandits”.

This thriller captivates and makes you laugh: “Disturbia”

With this trailer, 55 seconds is enough.

In “Disturbia,” Shia LaBeouf, 36, plays a very young teenager who is sentenced to three months of house arrest by a court. To ward off boredom, he starts using binoculars to spy on the new neighbors as well as the already known residents. He quickly realizes that their lives are more interesting than he had previously thought. But one night he witnesses what looks to him like a murder in the house next door. What did he really see and is Mr. Turner (David Morse, 68) more dangerous than he seems? “Disturbia” is a great thriller that makes viewers despair and fear with a lot of humor, teenage romance and terrifically exciting situations.

A true story that gets under your skin: “Monster”

Here it is enough if you watch a maximum of one minute of the trailer.

The story of Aileen (Charlize Theron, 46) is based on a true story and tells of the life of a prostitute who falls in love with young Selby (Christina Ricci, 42). Aileen wants to build a new life for the two of them for their love, away from the violence and humiliation of their own everyday lives. But for this dream you need money. After she shoots one of her clients in self-defense, she thinks she’s found a way. But now everything is just going downhill. Charlize Theron received an Oscar for her outstanding performance. In “Monster” you become a shocked observer: in a very cruel reality that drives two otherwise harmless women to the brink of the abyss.

Outstanding soundtrack with rousing voices: “Dreamgirls”

50 seconds is the maximum with this trailer.

The musical, which won two Oscars and was nominated in many other categories, tells the story of a young trio of women who want to prove themselves in the music world. But in 1962, black women in America are finding it hard to make a career. Because the society shaped by racism and the male-dominated world of entertainment make it difficult for them. Nevertheless, Effie (Jennifer Hudson, 40), Deena (Beyoncé, 40) and Lorell (Anika Noni Rose, 49) go their own way when they meet the well-known musician James (Eddie Murphy, 61), who hires them as background singers . Although James is more than charming, he also has his dark side, as does manager Curtis (Jamie Foxx, 54), who entangles the women in unwanted situations. Musical lovers can expect a grandiose soundtrack, heartbreak and a lot of charm.

Exciting sci-fi action in the movie “Sunshine”

There is NO trailer here because too many important scenes are shown too quickly.

A mission to save the sun, a crew taking the perilous path and a series of unpredictable events. The film “Sunshine” is a wonderful mixture of creative technologies, exciting characters and the great, silent universe. Since the sun in this scenario has hardly any power left to bring its warming rays to earth, a team is sent out. The goal: to place an ignition in the star that should help it regain its old strength in order to save the earth from another ice age. But the group (including Chris Evans, 41, and Cillian Murphy, 46) encountered more than one problem on their route. “Sunshine” lets viewers immerse themselves in the futuristic setting and get spellbound with the characters. Heart racing guaranteed.

Malicious humor and great actors: “Adam’s Apples”

The first 40 to 50 seconds are enough to make a good impression.

A film whose black humor almost flows off the screen and guarantees laughs from people who like it. The story takes absolutely nothing seriously and instead makes fun of the tough issues. The Danish dramedy is about neo-Nazi Adam (Ulrich Thomsen, 58), who is sent to an old church community to do community service and has to live there for a long time. Actually, he just wants to serve this sentence quickly, but the pastor Ivan (Mads Mikkelsen, 56), who needs pathological harmony, makes this matter more than difficult for him. Because Ivan vehemently refuses to take any negative things into account. Adam’s task for his time on site will be to help a ramshackle apple tree to breathe new life and finally to bake a cake from its fruit. You have to find out for yourself whether he will succeed in this strange mission in the end and what role the other roommates of the church play in it. If you like black humor, you will definitely get your money’s worth with “Adam’s Apples”. Many moments are incredibly bizarre and wonderfully implemented by the actors.

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