Few things compare to the feeling of finishing a great movie and getting the desire to "want more." This is exactly the experience that the new movie of Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA), One battle after anotherhas provided the public.
The work, starring Leonardo DiCaprio (Titanic), is one of those difficult experiences to fit into one cashier: it is a political suspense with acid comedy touches and a family drama with an unforgettable soundtrack.
If you were one of those who have been impacted from the session and are looking for works that make the same sensation, you came to the right place. THE Rolling Stone Brasil a list of five films that, in different ways, share the same DNA of One battle after another. Whether for the ambitious direction, the bold mix of genres, the sharp social commentary or the unforgettable script turns, these are the next mandatory stops for your marathon. Check it out!
If the epic scale, palpable tension and impactful soundtrack One battle after another They won you, then the Revenge of Quentin Tarantino em Free django It is your next mandatory stop. In the movie, we follow Django (Jamie Foxx, Baby Drive), a slave released by a German reward hunter (Christoph Waltz, Bastards English) who helps him in the dangerous mission of rescuing his wife from the claws of the brutal farmer Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio).
The connection between the two films goes beyond the grandeur of the story. Like this Paul Thomas Anderson, Tarantino Uses music masterfully, with each song exploding on the screen to dictate the tone and energy of the scene. Visually, the direction is a separate spectacle, with a beautiful photograph and scene compositions that transform both raw violence and the hero's journey into a true work of art.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video (requires complement).
The main connection between Parasite and the movie PTA It is in the mix of genres and surprising the audience with a powerful social comment. The award -winning film Bong joon-ho introduces us to the family Kimwho lives in a dirty basement and plans to infiltrate the luxurious house of the naive family Park. One by one, they assume false identities to work in the mansion, but what they don't know is that the house hides a dark secret that will lead their plans to tragic consequences.
Just like in One battle after anotherthe long South Korean transits brilliantly between the drama, the acid humor comedy and the claustrophobic suspense, using each genre to deepen their criticism of current themes.
Where to watch: Globoplay.
It would be impossible not to include another movie of itself Paul Thomas Anderson In the list, after all, those who like a work tend to want to explore the full filmography of the director. And although it is not one of your most famous movies, Inherent addiction It is perhaps what comes to spiritually closer to One battle after anotherS Na trama, Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) Star as DOC DOCKa stoned private detective who sails the 1970 Los Angeles counterculture and is involved in a web of bizarre conspiracies by investigating the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.
The shared “vibe” between the two films is no coincidence: both are based on the work of the prisoner author Thomas Pynchonwhich explains the complex plot, the rapid pace and the peculiar mood that permeates the narrative. The presence of Benicio del Toro in both casts only strengthens this connection, making Inherent addiction An interesting gateway to the rest of the fascinating (and sometimes more serious) universe of this great director.
Where to watch: HBO Max.
If the impeccable direction and the increasing tension of One battle after another left you glazed on the screen, so The infiltratesto work-prime from Martin Scorsese which finally earned him the Oscar, it is a certain choice. The movie throws us into a Boston divided by the Irish mafia, where a newcomer, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), receives the mission of infiltrating the boss gang Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). At the same time, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a criminal who has risen in the police, acts as a spy for Costello.
The connection between the movies is in the domain of the direction. Scorseselike this PTAIt builds a cat and rat game so engaging that the time goes by and you don't even notice. The tension here is moved by the constant paranoia of espionage, with both protagonists living under the fear of being discovered at any time. In addition, the film shares an acidic mood and sharp dialogues, which serve as a brief relief before diving the viewer back suspenseful sequences of breath.
Where to watch: Available in Digital Rental.
If what most marked you in One battle after another It was the feeling of growing anxiety and the tension that doesn't let you breathe, Gross jewelry It will take you to the limit. In this acclaimed movie safdie brothers, Adam Sandler (A crazy golf) delivers the performance of your career as Howard Ratnera New York jeweler addicted to bets that risks everything in a rare opal while running away from furious loans, in a desperate race against time.
The connection here is purely sensory. The genius of the film is how it holds you on the screen: tension does not come from an overload of information, but from such a well -built script and such a chaotic and fascinating character that it is impossible to look away. Just like in the PTAyou do not rest a second.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Also read: all the songs from the soundtrack of 'One Battle after another'
Journalist in formation from Cruzeiro do Sul University, in São Paulo, Giulia Cardoso began in 2020 as a volunteer in film portals. He has been an intern at Perifacon and now works at the Film Center of Editora Profile, which includes Cinebuzz, Rolling Stone Brazil and Contigo.
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