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bill and ted
purpose:various movies that have been made about him, his activism, and the period of apartheid in South Africa
fact check:These points are typically viewed as humorous elements rather than factual errors in a film intended for entertainment.
rating:10
connection:many references, cameos, and character interactions that tie together the film franchise. -
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mongol
purpose:to tell the story of Temüjin, a young warrior who would later become Genghis Khan, and his journey to power and unification of the Mongol tribes
fact check:Overall, "Mongol" is a compelling and visually stunning movie that tells the story of Genghis Khan's rise to power.
rating:10
connection:The movie is based on historical accounts, including "The Secret History of the Mongols," a primary source of information about Genghis Khan's life -
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Mr. Peabody and Sherman
purpose:to explore the unconventional and heartwarming relationship between an adopted human boy, Sherman, and his brilliant, anthropomorphic dog father, Mr. Peabody
fact check:The movie's approach to history is generally playful and not meant to be a precise historical account. While it may expose viewers to historical concepts, the details should not be taken as factual
rating:10
connection:based on the animated segment Peabody's Improbable History
animated television show Rocky and Bullwinkle -
lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln brings the full measure of his passion, humanity and political skill to what would become his defining legacy to end the war and permanently abolish slavery. fact check: generally portrays events accurately, focusing on the political maneuvering surrounding the passage of the 13th Amendment I used chat GBT rating: 5 stars connection: its portrayal of perseverance in the face of adversity and the importance of compromise in achieving ambitious goals. -
Oliver twist
purpose:to tell the story of an orphan's journey through the hardships and injustices of 19th-century London, highlighting themes of poverty, crime, and social inequality.
fact check:Oliver Twist films are adaptations of a fictional story, but they are rooted in the harsh realities of poverty and social issues.
rating:10
connection:can be explored by looking at how various movie adaptations have interpreted Dickens' story -
mandela
purpose: the Mandela Long Walk to Freedom movie is to tell the story of from his early years to his presidency focusing on his role in the fight against apartheid and the struggle for a multi-racial South Africa
fact check:The Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom film while aiming to be a biographical drama faces scrutiny for its historical accuracy and artistic choices
rating:10
connection:various movies that have been made about him his activism and the period of apartheid in South Africa -
Rescue Dawn
Purpose: tells the true story of Dieter Dengler, a US Navy pilot shot down during a secret bombing mission over Laos during the Vietnam War, and his harrowing journey to escape captivity
Fact check: Dengler flew an A-1 Skyraider aircraft. In real life, Dengler spoke English with a heavy German accent, which was reduced in Bale's portrayal "to almost zero"
Rating:10/10
Connection: The film is connected to Herzog's 1997 documentary "Little Dieter Needs to Fly" -
Mr. Hollands Opus
purposes: aims to showcase the profound impact of dedicated music teachers on their students' lives and the importance of music education
fact check:a fictional movie, not a documentary, and therefore not based on a true story
rating:10
connection:connects to other films through shared themes, actors, and the overall concept of a musician's life and impact -
back to the future
FUN FACT:Marty's surname was, originally, not McFly, but McDermott. The famous clock tower climax to the movie wasn't part of the script. Instead, Marty and Doc would visit a nuclear test site in Nevada and a nuclear explosion would send the DeLorean back to the future. -
The Butler
Purpose:to explore the intersection of personal experience and historical events, specifically focusing on the civil rights movement
Fact Check: The film The Butler is a dramatized fictionalization inspired by the life of Eugene Allen a White House butler who served eight presidents.
Rating: 5
Connection: A poor black man from the South who becomes a member of the White House staff, serving presidents and eavesdropping on America's movers and shakers.