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Godfather to Captain America, binge-watch these epic Hollywood trilogies during COVID-19 lockdown. James Cameroon, Tom Hanks, Johnny Depp and more...

A movie a day not enough to keep you busy? How about three then! Even better if they belong to the same series dealing the same place, plot and people? Here are six Hollywood movie trilogies that can keep you occupied (and leave you satisfied) for the next six days. These are not the best by all measures, but definitely some of the finest across genres to rewatch or experiment with. Happy binge-watching once again.
A movie a day not enough to keep you busy? How about three then! These trilogies are not essentially best by all measures, but definitely are some of the finest across genres to rewatch or experiment with. Happy binge-watching!
A movie a day not enough to keep you busy? How about three then! These trilogies are not essentially best by all measures, but definitely are some of the finest across genres to rewatch or experiment with. Happy binge-watching!
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#1 'The Lord of the Rings' PLOT: The trilogy follows an all-important journey of two Hobbits, who race against time as evil looms over the existence of 'Middle Earth'. When humans, elves, dwarves and everything good join hands in resistance against the invading darkness, 'Lord of the Rings' produced arguably the finest war sequences ever made in history.
#1 'The Lord of the Rings' PLOT: The trilogy follows an all-important journey of two Hobbits, who race against time as evil looms over the existence of 'Middle Earth'. When humans, elves, dwarves and everything good join hands in resistance against the invading darkness, 'Lord of the Rings' produced arguably the finest war sequences ever made in history.
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Fantasy adventure at its finest, this trilogy was the movie wonder at the beginning of this century. Peter Jackson's movie adaptation of JRR Tolkien's novel of the same name, these films used some path-breaking graphics and visual effects.
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Fantasy adventure at its finest, this trilogy was the movie wonder at the beginning of this century. Peter Jackson's movie adaptation of JRR Tolkien's novel of the same name, these films used some path-breaking graphics and visual effects.
RELEASE DETAILS: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
RELEASE DETAILS: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
#2 'Pirates of the Caribbean' 1-3 PLOT: Gore Verbinski's trilogy follows Captain Jack Sparrow as he ventures the sea for the heart of Davvy Jones, with the English East India Company on his tail. Johns is the captain of the 'Flying Dutchman'- a ship of cursed eternal monsters who are unassailable in combat. One who holds Johns' heart commands the 'Flying Dutchman' and thereby commands the sea. The Company wants the monsters to suppress other European fleets. Young Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann and Hector Barbossa also become part of the journey as myths collide with swords and cannons...
#2 'Pirates of the Caribbean' 1-3 PLOT: Gore Verbinski's trilogy follows Captain Jack Sparrow as he ventures the sea for the heart of Davvy Jones, with the English East India Company on his tail. Johns is the captain of the 'Flying Dutchman'- a ship of cursed eternal monsters who are unassailable in combat. One who holds Johns' heart commands the 'Flying Dutchman' and thereby commands the sea. The Company wants the monsters to suppress other European fleets. Young Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann and Hector Barbossa also become part of the journey as myths collide with swords and cannons...
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow is the master of all crookedness and churlishness known to mankind as he sails on the 'Black Pearl' with his bunch of equally uncivil pirates. Yet, he is the viewers' favourite, a cult that is likely to remain intact for a long time, taunting the makers to make multiple sequels. The giant wheel fight scene and the last war of 'At the Worlds End' is among the best swashbuckling we are likely to get in our lifetime.
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow is the master of all crookedness and churlishness known to mankind as he sails on the 'Black Pearl' with his bunch of equally uncivil pirates. Yet, he is the viewers' favourite, a cult that is likely to remain intact for a long time, taunting the makers to make multiple sequels. The giant wheel fight scene and the last war of 'At the Worlds End' is among the best swashbuckling we are likely to get in our lifetime.
RELEASE DETAILS: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
RELEASE DETAILS: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
#3 'Toy Story' 1-3 PLOT: So what do toys mean, or rather what becomes of them, when their owners are not kids anymore? Woody (Dubbed by Tom Hanks) the doll and Buzz Lightyear the spaceman toy are part of Andy's playroom. The toys come alive and interact in the absence of humans. They are forced to take matters into their own hands as some unexpected turn of events mean they will never be loved or played with by a kid again...
#3 'Toy Story' 1-3 PLOT: So what do toys mean, or rather what becomes of them, when their owners are not kids anymore? Woody (Dubbed by Tom Hanks) the doll and Buzz Lightyear the spaceman toy are part of Andy's playroom. The toys come alive and interact in the absence of humans. They are forced to take matters into their own hands as some unexpected turn of events mean they will never be loved or played with by a kid again...
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: When released, debutant John Lasseter's 'Toy Story' was the first entirely computer-animated feature film. However, the movie was destined to evolve much more as it became a box-office hit, offering a lot more than conventional light-hearted laughter. Remember this is the pre-'Finding Nemo' era, and it had a strong plot and crisp dialogues. This trilogy's ending is considered among the finest (read satisfying) ones ever made.
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: When released, debutant John Lasseter's 'Toy Story' was the first entirely computer-animated feature film. However, the movie was destined to evolve much more as it became a box-office hit, offering a lot more than conventional light-hearted laughter. Remember this is the pre-'Finding Nemo' era, and it had a strong plot and crisp dialogues. This trilogy's ending is considered among the finest (read satisfying) ones ever made.
RELEASE DETAILS: Toy Story1 (1995), Toy Story2 (1999) Toy Story3 (2010) The third part was directed by Lee Unkrich.
RELEASE DETAILS: Toy Story1 (1995), Toy Story2 (1999) Toy Story3 (2010) The third part was directed by Lee Unkrich.
#4 'The Godfather' trilogy PLOT: Francis Ford Coppola made them inspired by the novel of the same name by Italian American author Mario Puzo. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino essayed the father-son duo who heads the Italian-American mafia gang in the middle years of the twentieth century. The Corleone family's business deals and rivalries are the themes of this crime movies, winning a combined 9 Academy Awards from 28 nominations!
#4 'The Godfather' trilogy PLOT: Francis Ford Coppola made them inspired by the novel of the same name by Italian American author Mario Puzo. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino essayed the father-son duo who heads the Italian-American mafia gang in the middle years of the twentieth century. The Corleone family's business deals and rivalries are the themes of this crime movies, winning a combined 9 Academy Awards from 28 nominations!
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Many critics consider 'The Godfather 2' as the best sequel in history (so good that it beat 'Chinatown' to win the Best Movie Oscar) while some others hail the trilogy as the finest ever made. The word legendary is muddlingly overused these days, but 'Godfather' is a truly deserves in all sense. At the same time, it offers a splendid insight to a foregone era of filmmaking.
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Many critics consider 'The Godfather 2' as the best sequel in history (so good that it beat 'Chinatown' to win the Best Movie Oscar) while some others hail the trilogy as the finest ever made. The word legendary is muddlingly overused these days, but 'Godfather' is a truly deserves in all sense. At the same time, it offers a splendid insight to a foregone era of filmmaking.
RELEASE DETAILS: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather2 (1974), The Godfather3 (1990).
RELEASE DETAILS: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather2 (1974), The Godfather3 (1990).
#5 'Captain America' 1-3 PLOT: Chris Evans drops his 'Human Torch' avatar from his earlier MCU outing to become Steve Rogers of Brooklyn -- a selfless lad hellbent to fight the Nazis. However, his war(s) are not limited against one fascist regime as an experimental serum makes him the first member of an elite group that is destined to protect the planet from invading aliens to self-styled cyborgs.
#5 'Captain America' 1-3 PLOT: Chris Evans drops his 'Human Torch' avatar from his earlier MCU outing to become Steve Rogers of Brooklyn -- a selfless lad hellbent to fight the Nazis. However, his war(s) are not limited against one fascist regime as an experimental serum makes him the first member of an elite group that is destined to protect the planet from invading aliens to self-styled cyborgs.
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Joe Johnston directorial was just the perfect origin story while Anthony Russo's 'Winter Soldier' was a game-changer in every sense. The third one from the Russo brothers is not less than an 'Avengers' flick though it claims to be a standalone one. This trilogy is in the list not just to represent the superhero genre, but because it posses a quality story evolution, the kind we expect from sequels to a superhit first part. Also, it put the curtains to the waiting and finally introduced Peter Parker a.k.a you know who to the MCU.
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Joe Johnston directorial was just the perfect origin story while Anthony Russo's 'Winter Soldier' was a game-changer in every sense. The third one from the Russo brothers is not less than an 'Avengers' flick though it claims to be a standalone one. This trilogy is in the list not just to represent the superhero genre, but because it posses a quality story evolution, the kind we expect from sequels to a superhit first part. Also, it put the curtains to the waiting and finally introduced Peter Parker a.k.a you know who to the MCU.
RELEASE DETAILS: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016)
RELEASE DETAILS: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016)
#6 'The Terminator' 1-3 PLOT: While Arnold Schwarzenegger gets introduced as a cyborg sent back in time to hunt down the resistance leader of mankind even before he is born, he returns to safeguard the same man twice from far-advanced killing machines. But can he succeed?
#6 'The Terminator' 1-3 PLOT: While Arnold Schwarzenegger gets introduced as a cyborg sent back in time to hunt down the resistance leader of mankind even before he is born, he returns to safeguard the same man twice from far-advanced killing machines. But can he succeed?
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: James Cameroon's 'Terminator' trilogy would be the perfect cherry on the top for your lockdown binge-watching streak. Again another franchise that offered the immense potential to make jaw-dropping reboots but went underutilised, the time-travel action travel movies were perfect once upon a time. The movie is among the best action thrillers ever made with a side of philosphical turmoil to offer, if you are into it.
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: James Cameroon's 'Terminator' trilogy would be the perfect cherry on the top for your lockdown binge-watching streak. Again another franchise that offered the immense potential to make jaw-dropping reboots but went underutilised, the time-travel action travel movies were perfect once upon a time. The movie is among the best action thrillers ever made with a side of philosphical turmoil to offer, if you are into it.
RELEASE DETAILS:The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). The third part was directed by Jonathan Mostow
RELEASE DETAILS:The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). The third part was directed by Jonathan Mostow
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