The Great Gatsby (English, 2013)
For the story and its cast, this movie could have been made in a better way with some better screenplay and cinematography. Although the lead actors have delivered a sterling performance and the story has enough to offer in terms of intriguing sequences, it just does not create the needed impact in the minds of the viewers.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (English, 2013)
Madiba has won the hearts of people all over the world by taking up the fight against Aparthied. It was not the widespread violence that his party ANC that took up brought them the freedom they deserved, but the will to forgive the oppressors in spite of the cruelty meted out to him and his people. His journey through the ordeals in jail and the ultimate quest to win equal rights for his people make it a good watch.
La grande bellezza (or) The Great Beauty (Italian, 2013)
The hurdles a prolific writer of rich thoughts has to go through in terms of finding motivation, inspiration, breaking his mental shackles are presented in an unpredictable ambitious & artistic style!
Ernest et Célestine (or) Ernest & Celestine (French, 2013)
This is a sweet tale of friendship between a bear and a mouse, which is crafted with an uncanny knack to provide intellectual and artistic satisfaction.
Inside Llewyn Davis (English, 2014)
A peek in to the life of a struggling folk singer, interspersed by some charming, heart-tugging sequences and fascinating music. The underdog protagonist makes it a compulsive watch!