You have probably seen a lot of movies, but if these have not caught your eye yet, you’re missing out on some truly unforgettable stories. Whether you’re a movie lover or just looking for your next great watch, The New Times has curated a list of films that belong on your must-see list. Here’s the list: ALSO READ: Weekend watchlist: New movies to stream Forrest Gump Played by Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump is a simple minded but kind and positive man who never sees himself as different. Thanks to his loving and supportive mother, he lives a full and adventurous life. From being a college football star, to fighting in the Vietnam War, to running a shrimp boat business, Forrest inspires everyone around him with his honest heart and simple view of the world. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind This isn’t your typical Jim Carrey movie. He plays Joel, a quiet man heartbroken after a painful breakup with Clementine played by Kate Winslet. When Clementine erases her memories of him, Joel decides to do the same, but as his memories fade, he realizes he still loves her. A beautiful story about love, loss, and how memories shape us. Catch Me If You Can Based on a true story, this fast-paced film follows Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), a teenage con artist who successfully poses as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, all before turning 19. FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) is on his trail, but Frank is always one step ahead in this thrilling cat-and-mouse chase. Paid in Full Set in 1980s Harlem, this emotional story follows Ace, a young man who wants to stay away from drugs but gets pulled in by a dealer named Lulu. With his friends Mitch and Rico, Ace rises fast in the dangerous drug trade, where money and power grow but so do the risks, testing their loyalty and survival. ALSO READ: Seven new films to add to your weekend movie marathon American Gangster In corrupt 1970s New York, Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) builds a drug empire that rivals the Mafia, smuggling heroin hidden in the coffins of soldiers killed in Vietnam. Honest cop Richie Roberts is determined to catch “the most dangerous man walking the streets” in this gripping true story The Road to El Dorado No movie recommendation is complete without an animated film! This story follows two con-men who find a map to the lost City of Gold, El Dorado. After sneaking onto a ship, they reach the city, where a priest tricks people into thinking they are gods. With help from a clever woman, they try to keep up the pretending. The Break-Up Jennifer Aniston stars as Brooke, an art dealer, and Vince Vaughn plays Gary, a tour-bus driver. After deciding to end their relationship, neither wants to move out of their shared condo. With friends offering sneaky tricks that don’t work, Brooke and Gary are left with no choice but to become hostile roommates.
