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Magic Realism. The Green Mile (1999) Directed by:Frank Darabont Starring:Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan, Michael Jeter, Doug Hutchison.

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2 The Green Mile (1999) Directed by:Frank Darabont Starring:Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan, Michael Jeter, Doug Hutchison Genre:Drama/Crime/Fantasy Plot:The story about the lives of guards on death row leading up to the execution of a black man accused of child murder and rape, which has the power of faith healing. Quote:“I can’t see God putting a gift like that in the hands of a man who would kill a child.”

3 Big Fish (2003) Directed by:Tim Burton Starring:Ewan Mcgregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helen Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi Genre:Drama/Fantasy/Comedy Plot:A story about a son trying to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths his father told him about himself. Quote:“A man tells his stories so many times that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way he becomes immortal.”

4 The Prestige (2006) Directed by: Christopher nolan Starring:Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson Genre:Drama/Mystery/Thriller Plot:The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion. Quote:“Are you watching closely?”

5 Life of Pi (2012) Directed by:Ang Lee Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain Genre:Adventure/Drama/Magic Realism Plot:A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Quote: “If it happened, it happened. Why should it have to mean anything?” Academy Awards: Best Director- Ang Lee

6 Forest Gump(1994) Directed by:Robert Zemeckis Starring:Tom Hanks, Sally Fields, Gary Sinise, Robin Wright Penn Genre:Comedy/Romance Plot:Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidently been present at many historical events, but his true love Jenny, eludes him. Quote:“Mama says they was magic shoes. They could take me anywhere”. Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor- Tom Hanks, Best Director- Robert Zemeckis, Best Screenplay- Eric Roth

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