Vishnu Dev, a doctor from Thiruvananthapuram, sends in his top five movies
Schindler’s List
A German businessman gets wary of the Nazi government due to their endless persecution of his Jewish workers. Liam Neelson proved his acting prowess as Oskar Schindler.
Devasuram
A classic performance by Mohanlal whose role as Mangalasseri Neelakantan in the film has been etched in the hearts of Malayalis. The short song Mappu Nalku Mahamate... underlines the musical excellence, another facet of this brilliant movie.
Newton
The Hindi comedy drama rightly struck a chord by depicting the hypocrisy and failures of governance, especially in Naxal-hit areas of Central India. Rajkummar Rao excels as a sincere Election Presiding Officer, who gets a taste of the truth during his posting there.
Goodfellas
This Mafiosi flick was another turning point in the genre after the waves made by The Godfather in the 70s. It’s an all-time favourite for any Martin Scorsese fan.
Wild Tales
This Argentinian portmanteau film showcases the lives of six persons in different scenarios. It depicts an intertwining web of human emotions and blares out the truth that humans are so often fragile.
Readers can send in their top five movies to frkerala@thehindu.co.in. The write-up should not exceed 250 words. Include your phone number as well.
