As the holiday season approaches, traveling increases. A long flight is the perfect time to catch up on that movie you missed (and take your mind off the crying baby in the background). If you’re planning on flying Delta, you’re in luck. Because Delta Air Lines is updating its movie lineup with the absolute best movies. Here are some recommended movies from Delta Airlines.
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“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes: 71% | IMDb: 7.3/10
One of the best modernizations of Shakespeare’s plays. 10 things I hate about you is a fun teen romance comedy with a great cast. This movie is Taming the Shrew A complex game of love and manipulation begins in a high school. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (inception) plays a new kid in town who tries to get around the dating rules of the most popular girl in school by hiring the school’s biggest bad boy. heath ledger (dark knight), goes on a date with his rebellious younger sister.
The untouchable Stratford Sisters are played by: Larisa Oleinik (third lock from the sun) as the most popular girl in school, and Julia Stiles (save the last dance) plays a sarcastic sister who terrifies the local boys with her witty and progressive attitude. This classic of the teen movie genre remains one of the most iconic romantic films of its era.
“A Quiet Place: Day One” (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 6.3/10
filmmaker Michael Sarnosky (pig) will expand your world. quiet place He wrote and directed the series while also writing and directing the first part of the hit series, which explores the very early days of an alien invasion. The story is as follows Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) She plays a woman living with terminal cancer who must fight against the fear of death as an outside threat to her life comes from the arrival of extraterrestrial monsters.
Aiding her on her journey is a small but influential cast. joseph quinn (stranger things), alex wolff (oppenheimer), and Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place Part II), each bringing a different perspective on the human instinct to endure in this survival horror film. A Quiet Place: Day 1 It’s a worthy addition to the series’ mythology, giving an interesting origin to a desolate, creature-infested world.
“Civil War” (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 7/10
alex garland (Ex Machina), a writer-director known for rich commentary told through visual storytelling, creates a speculative fiction dystopia that discusses the role of war reporting in conflicts throughout the last century, set against the backdrop of the modern American Civil War. Introducing the works. civil war It follows a team of journalists as they travel through a war-torn region to interview the sadistic, authoritarian president at the center of all the tension.
At the forefront of the attack are Kirsten Dunst (fargo) as a fed-up photographer who questions whether his work makes a difference. Dunst feeds off this performance, which is only enhanced by the foil characters brought to life by. kylie spaeny (Alien: Romulus), he plays an aspiring photographer who represents the future of the craft. This movie has a lot to say without being explicitly explained, and exploring the subtleties of each scene makes for a fascinating experience.
“Freaky Friday” (2003)
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 6.3/10
scream queen jamie lee curtis (halloween) The stars are aligned lindsay lohan (mean girls) This body-swapping classic is based on Mary Rogers’ novel and long-running remake series. This early 2000s romp sees a punk rock teenager and his overbearing mother given an old life lesson: body swapping by a magical fortune cookie, giving them the chance to walk in each other’s shoes.
whimsical friday With countless great quotes and infinitely relatable teenage moments that we all experience during adolescence, it captures the spirit of the times while feeling timeless. Additionally, Curtis and Lohan’s great chemistry and ability to embody each other’s characters make this movie such a fun watch that it made all the stars wish a sequel would come sooner.
“Furiosa: Mad Max Saga” (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.5/10
fan of mad max Franchise knows its director george miller He puts his all into every movie. Furiosa: Mad Max Saga is no exception. Serves as a prequel to a blockbuster spectacle film Mad Max Fury Roadthis story of fierce heroine Furiosa dives into the ferocious political struggles of a harsh post-apocalyptic wasteland while telling a brutal tale of revenge.
Anya Taylor-Joy (the queen’s gambit) gives a captivating performance as the titular Furiosa, who dons a mechanical arm and grows and changes as the story progresses through the many speed bumps in life that put her on the path. As expected from Miller’s work, the world building is amazing and the setting is incredible.
“I saw the glow on TV” (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | IMDb: 5.8/10
Written and directed by an up-and-coming horror visionary. jane schoenbrunn (We’re all going to the World’s Fair.), I saw the glow on TV The film is a bizarre psychological horror that bends reality while serving as an allegory for the trans experience. The film is about two teenagers who play the role. justice smith (Dungeons & Dragons: Thieves’ Honor) and brigette randy payne (atypical), they connect through a shared love of supernatural teen dramas they watch together. However, as time passes, the reality of the show begins to seep into their lives and they begin to question their identities.
Director Schoenbrunn uses the allegorical nature of the story to draw viewers in and make them connect with the characters on screen in the same way that the two main characters do with the show they’re obsessed with. Create the evocative images you want.
The Matrix (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 8.7/10
When it comes to trans allegories, this action classic that changed the cinematic landscape says it all. It’s always fun to enjoy high-flying stunts and gunfights brought to you by action masters while flying through the skies. Lana Wachowski and lily wachowski.
For those unfamiliar, matrix is a science fiction epic set in a post-apocalyptic future where humans are slaves to machines and live in a simulated world known as the Matrix. But outside of the simulation, there is a band of brave resistance fighters working to liberate humanity while searching for the prophesied savior. The film features a great ensemble cast including: Keanu Reeves (John Wick: Chapter 4), carrier ann moss (acolyte), Laurence Fishburne (transformers one), and hugo weaving (V for Vendetta), each delivering an iconic performance that perfectly embodies the world created by the Wachowskis.
“The Fall Guy” (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Loosely based on the TV series of the same name, fall guy A wild action comedy starring ryan gosling (barbie) As a recently retired Hollywood stuntman, he inadvertently becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy when he goes looking for a missing movie star.
This movie is all about having fun and making things explode, and that’s all you want from a story about a stuntman who uses his skills and abilities to go head-to-head with a mysterious group of murderers. he. But it’s not just the action. It combines Gosling’s signature charm with an undeniable chemistry with his co-stars. emily blunt (A Quiet Place Part II) is as explosive as the mass of fireworks used in movies.
“The Mummy” (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes: 62% | IMDb: 7.1/10
writer and director stephen sommers (van helsing) presents an updated version of Universal’s classic monsters, blending rogue humor and adventurous style. indiana jones Comes with original film from the 30’s. mummy,starring Brendan Fraser (doom patrol) and Rachel Weisz (dead ringer) is a great camp action-adventure story with just the right amount of horror elements to keep the audience on edge.
The story revolves around the race between a team of archaeologists and treasure hunters to reach the legendary Egyptian city of the dead, said to be home to untold riches, but on their journey to find out more, they accidentally releases a dangerous mummy into the world.
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 7.4/10
Based on patricia highsmith novel, The talented Mr. Ripley This is a psychological thriller about a con artist played by a con artist. matt damon (good will hunting) falls in love with the wealthy young man he plays. jude law (The Grand Budapest Hotel), tries to convince her to return to America at her father’s behest.
Set in the ’50s, this historical drama showcases Damon’s talents in a role more sinister and unpredictable than any of his previous roles, giving audiences a deeper look into this character who just wants to be someone. Let me understand. But Damon isn’t the only one getting attention. cate blanchett (warehouse) is dazzling in her role as an American socialite that emerges throughout Ripley’s life.
