wait did that say “based on true events?”…
there’s no way that can be based on true events?
Right?
Welcome back to Top 10: Beyond the screen, I’m your host Joce, and today I’m answering
that very controversial question.
We’ve all seen movies with the tagline “based on true events”, and we sit there wondering
if it’s really true or if they just say that so we’ll be more intrigued or completely
freaked out by it.
Well, all I can tell you is that the list I’m sharing today are movies that are REALLY
based on true events.
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Let’s get started with the Top 10 Movies That Are Based On True Events.
10) Starting off our list in the number 10 spot is Apollo 13.
The movie came out in 1995 and touched the hearts of all its viewers.
It tells the story of the tragedy which took place in April of 1970 – nothing but a true
event, and one that headlined news for weeks to come.
Apollo 13 is the famous name known for the space mission; the spacecraft launched on
April 11, 1970 and was heading towards the moon.
On the evening of April 13, when the crew was 200,000 miles from Earth and closing in
on the moon, the mission controller saw a low-pressure warning signal on a hydrogen
tank.
They immediately flipped the switch to perform the routine procedure, but a moment later
the entire spacecraft shuddered around the crew, the oxygen tank had exploded.
Alarm lights lit up as oxygen pressure fell and the power went out.
The crew notified Mission Control with the famously uttering words “Houston, we have
a problem”.
The film follows the horrifying story of three astronauts desperately struggling to bring
their ship back into Earth’s orbit.
A thriller, a heart wrencher, but definitely a must see.
9) On a lighter note, at number 9 we have Into the Wild, which came out back in 2007.
The true story of Christopher McCandless, a recent Emory University graduate who gives
up all his material possessions and journeys alone out into the Alaskan wildnerness.
Hence the title, into the wild.
The movie reflects the many conflicts and problems that people face when they live a
materialistic life.
But people like Chris have the wish to be free and independent, and escape the norms
of society while finding peace through nature.
After graduating as a top student and athlete, Chris abandons all his possessions and gives
his entire savings account to charity, a total of $24,000.
He then hitch hikes to Alaska to follow his dream.
Talk about dedication to nature.
I love being outdoors but I don’t like enough to give up $24,000.
judge me!
8) In our number 8 spot is American Sniper, an incredible movie that came out in 2014.
The movie follows the true life story of a Navy Seal Sniper named Chris Kyle.
His pinpoint accuracy saved countless lives and turned him into a legend during the war
in Iraq.
Not your typical talent, but one that should definitely be documented.
Not only do you see some of his sniping skills throughout the film, but you also see the
struggles he faced when heading back home after he was finally released from his duty.
You get a deeper look at the snipers life as Chris struggles to escape the haunting
shadow of war and death, and reconnect with his wife and children.
I personally underestimate just what these navy soldiers go through once the war is actually
over.
This movie gives you a behind the scenes journey of what it’s truly like.
I recommend this movie to everyone!
7) How about we bring some romance into our number 7 spot with Walk The Line.
The movie that hit theatres in 2005 and is based on the autobiographies of legendary
country musician Johnny Cash.
Now, I know country music isn’t for everyone, but I promise there’s more to this story
than just that.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix takes on the major role as the story follows him from his youth through
the rise of his stardom.
But deeper than that, you also see his struggles with drugs, infidelity, and guilt that he
faces over the childhood death of his brother.
Keep in mind, these are all true stories that Cash went through in his lifetime.
So where does the romance come in?
When Johnny Cash meets a girl named June Carter, who is played by Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon.
It’s her and her family that help Cash finally be able to turn his life around.
Precious right?
A true example that life has to get worse before it gets better.
This one hits me right in the feels.
6) Alright enough with the mushy-gushy stuff, at number 6 we have The Amityville Horror.
The original movie came out in 1979, following the true events of a brutal and very disturbing
crime.
A man named Ronald Defeo Jr. murdered six of his family members one night in their own
home.
He’s known world-wide as an American mass murderer for killing his father, mother, two
brothers, and two sisters, while they were sleeping, back in 1974.
This horrifying case is what inspired the book and also the film version of the story,
The Amityville Horror as we know it.
The movie follows a young couple who buys a house in Amityville, New York, and it turns
out to be haunted by the supernatural evils left by the horrendous murders.
They moved into the house a year after the murders took place, and moved out just 28
days after moving in.
They reported strange odors, sounds, loud drops, and other terrifying hauntings.
It IS as scary as it sounds, and it definitely doesn’t help that the story is TRUE.
Is it just me or are movies 10x scarier when it’s based on true events??
5) Taking our number 5 spot is American Hustle; the 2013 movie starring some of the greatest
actors like Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, and Jennifer Lawrence.
The movie follows the famous 1970’s FBI ABSCAM investigation.
ABSCAM was a code name for the high-level investigation that was taking place into public
corruption and organized crime.
American Hustle follows the story of Irving Rosenfeld, who dabbles in forgery with his
lover Sydney Prosser.
After being caught red-handed by FBI Agent Richie DiMaso, they are forced to work under-cover
as part of his sting operation to nail a New Jersey mayor.
Meanwhile, Irving’s jealous wife… oh ya….
He has a lover, AND a wife…. she may be the one to bring everyone’s world crashing
down.
This one is filled with drama and crime, a combo you don’t wanna miss out on.
4) This next one is legendary; in at number 4 we have Schindler’s List, all the way
back to 1993.
The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg who was joined by the one and only Liam Neeson.
The film tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, skillfully played by Liam, a Nazi businessman
who has a change of heart, eventually managing to save over 1,000 Jews from the Holocaust.
He begins to protect the Jewish workers that staff his factory during World War II.
Many would say he’s a real life hero.
This film was an incredible story to tell, to witness a ray of light in such a dark and
tragic timeline of the Holocaust.
The movie was very well received, and won Best Director and Best Picture awards from
the Academy that year.
And rightfully so, I remember learning about this movie back in high school and I’m so
glad I did.
It’s truly is an incredible story!
3) Speaking of incredible stories, in our number 3 spot is 127 Hours.
The 2010 movie shocked its viewers as they witnessed a complete nightmare that happened
to just an ordinary man.
While exploring a canyon in Utah, hiker Aron Ralston becomes trapped when a boulder falls
on his arm.
He was trapped for a total of 5 days….
5 days!
I can’t even imagine.
No food, no water, the pain you would be feeling….
Just a nightmare.
Over the next 5 days, you see Ralston examine his life and consider his options.
This ultimately leads him to the agonizing decision: to amputate his arm so he can try
to make his way back to civilization or remain pinned to the canyon wall and most likely
die.
Actor James Franco takes on the role of Ralston, who’s book is what inspired the film, “Between
a Rock and a Hard Place”.
I feel like that’s some awkward humour, like its clever and funny, but really not
funny.
2) Another must see movie taking over the number 2 spot is Open Water.
Another typical shark movie right?
Wrong.
This 2003 movie follows true events that will 100% convince you to never go in open water
again.
The movie is based on something that really happened to American tourists Tom and Eileen
Lonergan, who were left behind by a diving company off the Great Barrier Reef.
The couple was on an excursion and went scuba diving in OPEN WATER *wink*, where their boat
accidentally left them behind in the shark infested water.
By the time the mistake was realized, two days later, it was too late and they were
never seen again.
However, a shark attack was never determined to be the cause of death.
The couple’s dive jackets were eventually found and had no damage on them, which suggested
that they likely took them off while delirious from dehydration, and drowned.
Not a happy ending with this story, but still worth watching the crazy story come to life.
1) Alright guys, taking the number 1 spot is Psycho.
A film that was made in 1960 but the story still remains in the entertainment world today.
The movie follows the true story of a woman who steals money from her employer and runs
off to a mysterious hotel where she is murdered by the man running it.
That man is famously known as Norman Bates, who’s character represents the real killer
Ed Gein; A Wisconsin man was convicted for the murder and also suspected for others.
He was also known to be a grave robber, and authorities found many disturbing results
of that in his own.
Including bowls crafted from human skulls, and a lampshade made from the skin of someone’s
face.
Both disgusting and disturbing.
Fastforward to 2013 when a Netflix series came out called Bates Motel, exploring this
story and the life of character Norman Bates.
No matter how many years went on, this story was one that no one could forget.
Alright guys, there you have it ! Let me know in the comments which true story movie is
your favourite and you might get a shoutout in the next video.
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