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20 Movies That Do a Lot With a Simple Story According to MovieWeb

"Storytelling is a vast and complex area of expertise; it comes alive in various shapes and forms and paints the silver screen with colors you can't see anywhere else. But while some movies rely on heavy and elaborate plots anchored by an ensemble of characters to pull the viewers in, the most precious movies are often those that extract the same impact and insight out of seemingly simple stories. In this list, we celebrate 20 movies that do remarkable things despite having a story that looks thin on paper. While the list is in no way exhaustive, we have tried to include action flicks, indie dramas, romantic comedies, and inspiring tales, all sharing one thing in common – crafting cinematic masterpieces with minimal foundations. Whether it is a nuanced characterization or masterful execution, these movies uncover stories in ways far greater than their simple synopses would suggest." - movieweb.com
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A Quiet Place (2018)
A Quiet Place (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
2
Before Sunrise (1995)
Before Sunrise (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
3
Beautiful Boy (2018)
Beautiful Boy (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes®   67%
4
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
5
Lady Bird (2017)
Lady Bird (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes®   99%
6
Die Hard (1988)
Die Hard (1988)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
7
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
8
About Time (2013)
About Time (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes®   69%
9
The Intern (2015)
The Intern (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes®   59%
10
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
11
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
12
Frances Ha (2013)
Frances Ha (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
13
One Day (2011)
One Day (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes®   36%
14
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes®   75%
15
Taken (2008)
Taken (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes®   59%
16
Kodachrome (2018)
Kodachrome (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes®   71%
17
Whiplash (2014)
Whiplash (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
18
John Wick (2014)
John Wick (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   86%
19
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
20
Stand by Me (1986)
Stand by Me (1986)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
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