Movies play a huge role in our lives, and sometimes, they leave a strong after-effect. Here are a few of Timpview students’ favorite films and the reasons why they mean so much to them.
Joey Covey: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Joey loves this movie because it’s all about “enjoying the little things in life.” The story is about an aging Chinese immigrant who goes on a crazy adventure through different universes to save what matters most to her. Joey thinks the message is emotional and inspiring.
Star Losee: Me Before You
Star’s favorite movie is Me Before You. She just loves how it depicts that amidst the worst situations, love can bloom. The movie is about a girl who looks after a man in a wheelchair after he is in a car accident and becomes paralyzed. They don’t get along at first, but then they go on some adventures and change each other’s lives. This movie has a distinctly sad ending, but Star finds it a beautiful and touching story.
Meadow Stewart: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Meadow’s favorite movie is Fantastic Mr. Fox, she said that she enjoys the message and the unusual animation style. The film is about a fox who wants to start living his life again and goes on a series of heists, which then endangers his family as he gets tangled up in a fight with three local farmers. Meadow said that she resonated with the ideas of life, love, and family in the film, along with that fact that it is “clever and fun with a lot of heart.”
Ethan Overson: The Batman
Ethan’s favorite movie is The Batman. He likes how the movie focuses on the detective side of Batman, rather than having it be all action. The plot is based on Batman’s second year fighting crimes in Gotham City where he faces corruption and a serial killer known as the Riddler. Ethan also said that he loves this movie for the acting and production, making it an all around perfect movie.
Grace Asay: Beautiful Boy
My favorite movie is Beautiful Boy because I love the story. It’s about a boy struggling with a drug addiction and how it affects him and his family. After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help his teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine. It’s a really emotional movie that shows how hard recovery can be. This story has really stuck with me.
These films mean so much to these students because of their messages, stories, and production. They remind us of love, family, and finding meaning within the little things, and that’s what makes them great.
