“Cinema doesn’t just entertain: It remembers for us. It mourns, it celebrates, it connects”, states the popular Instagram channel FilmCreatorCollabs.
Emotion in films creates a deep and meaningful connection between the audience and the story. Producers incorporate these and enhance them on the silver screen, portraying films as relatable and easy to emphasize.
Robin Williams, in the inspiring coming-of-age film ‘Dead Poets’ Society’, takes on the role of an English teacher for a group of academic boys. The movie doesn’t just capture the quote “carpe diem, seize the day”; it breathes life into it. This calls for living boldly, feeling deeply, and embracing the importance of time. It’s not the plot that lingers-it’s the emotion. Similarly, Superman (2025) sparked real-world mourning, with a funeral created to honour the Character’s legacy. Despite their differences, both stories pulse with the same lifeblood: vivid, human emotion.
Emotion is what we thrive on. From fear to grief, from Love to happiness, each film captivates these extreme feelings, empathising with us. We feel subjected to many movies of varied genres because they captivate what our lives can be like. From Shakespeare’s complex plays to the first film released in 1888, emotion has been portrayed through vision, speech, and acting.
Cinema grasps onto reality regardless of how fake the story can be.
Looking for watch-worthy films? Here’s a list!
- Perks of being a wallflower (PG-13)
- Dead Poets Society (PG-13)
- The Truman show (PG)
- Boy in the striped pyjamas (PG-13)
- The notebook (PG-13)
- Good Will Hunting (15)
By Charlotte Blakely
Boston High School Newsroom