Movies turning 25 in 2024: ‘The Matrix’ and ‘La Moria’ become classics

Movies turning 25 in 2024: ‘The Matrix’ and ‘La Moria’ become classics

1999 was a very good year for Hollywood cinema as they released great animated stories, science fiction, dramas and comedies that became classics. Below we present 10 films that turn 25 in 2024.

“Toy Story 2” turns 25 years old

It is the second film in the Pixar and Disney franchise. In this story, Woody ends up in the hands of a collector who wants to sell him to a museum in Japan, along with other toys from the same series. while Buzz Lightyear assembles a team to rescue him.

Featuring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney and Wallace Shawn in its English version, the film grossed $497 million at the worldwide box office.

‘Matrix’

One of the most famous science fiction films. In this story, Thomas Anderson leads a double life: he is a programmer and hacker who seeks the truth about a simulated reality, until his life changes completely after meeting Morpheus and Trinity.

Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss star in this film that started a franchise that earned $460 million at the box office.

‘The Mummy’

Starring Brendan Fraser, the first film in a successful trilogy follows Rick O’Connel and his partner Beni Gabor, who discover the city of Hamunaptra in Egypt in 1923, but inadvertently awaken a powerful mummy that they must stop before it is too late. .

It was successful in its premiere, with 433 million dollars, releasing its sequels in 2001 and 2008.

‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’

After the success of episodes IV, V and VI of “Star Wars”, in 1999 the beginning of a new trilogy of this franchise arrived in cinemas showing the beginnings of Anakin Skywalker, who would later become Darth Vader, one of the most famous villains in history.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in both the United States and Mexico, the film will be shown in select theaters in May, coinciding with World Star Wars Day.

‘The sixth Sense’

Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist, takes on a new patient: Cole Sear, an 8-year-old boy who has the ability to see and talk to dead people.

Not to spoil the surprise ending for those who haven’t seen it yet, this film starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment and Tony Collette was a box office hit and is one of the most iconic suspense stories of the 1990s.

“Fight Club”

Directed by David Fincher and starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt, the film tells the story of a man who feels dissatisfied with his life and work, until he meets Tyler Darden, a charismatic anarchist who introduces him to a world of fighting. rebellion against society and creation of “Fight Club”.

This is one of those movies that has an unexpected ending, so we invite you to enjoy this story.

“The Legend of the Headless Horseman”

Directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, the film follows a detective who is called to Sleepy Hollow for a crime committed by a headless horseman, uncovering the entire conspiracy behind it.

“Tarzan”

The plot centers on Tarzan, a man raised by gorillas in the African jungle, who falls in love with Jane, a young English explorer. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Edgar Rice Burroughs and features the voices of Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver and Glenn Close in its English version.

One of the most memorable elements of this Disney animated classic is its score written by Phil Collins and Mark Mancina.

‘The bride ran away’

In this film, Julia Roberts plays Maggie Carpenter, a young woman who has roused several friends at the altar and becomes the subject of an article by columnist Ike Graham.

The article harshly criticizes Maggie, so she travels to meet Ike, not imagining that a special connection would begin between them.

‘American Beauty’

Starring Kevin Spacey, the film follows Lester Burnham, a middle-aged man living a boring life in suburban America. His tiresome existence is shaken up by the arrival of Angela Hayes, a young student who is a friend of his daughter Jane.

Lester becomes obsessed with Angela and begins to fantasize about her, which leads him to make impulsive and risky decisions in an attempt to escape his everyday life.

Which of these movies is your favorite? Don’t forget to share your opinion in the comment section.

Source: univision

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