A selection of the best films starring popular Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman
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Morgan Freeman is a famous Hollywood. film starwho became famous for appearing in films such as "Seven, Shawshank Redemption, Street Guy., "Million Dollar Baby." and others. Freeman is known not only for his outstanding acting abilities, but also for his skills as, indeed, a talent narrator and competent a writer. Also the actor can without modesty boast a considerable number of received awards and achievements, among which are "Oscar." и "The Golden Globes.".
Surely you know the fact that Morgan Freeman began to act in films not after graduating from college or school, as was the case in the biographies of many film stars. The future outstanding actor had to wait for about twenty-five years of approval of directors to participate in a film. The most interesting thing is that gratuitous refusals that Morgan Freeman heard half his life, did not affect the desire of the future actor to star in films. Let's break down the best films with such an interesting personality as Morgan Freeman.
Shawshank Redemption (2004)
The plot of the film is as follows: a rather successful bank employee named Andy is suddenly accused of murdering his wife and her lover. The banker is sentenced to life imprisonment in Shawshank prison, from which, according to rumours, it is impossible to escape. In captivity Andy has to go through a real school of life and learn to withstand all the trials with fortitude and equanimity. There he meets a dark-skinned prisoner named Red, with whom he develops a strong and friendly relationship. Will the comrades be able to escape from prison? And what else will they have to go through to be released?
In this film, Morgan Freeman played the role of an Irish prisoner named Red. The character earned the respect of other convicts not only because of his honesty and sincerity, but also because he could always get what he needed, be it cigarettes or alcohol. Morgan Freeman truly was able to convey all the heartache and longing of a man who has lived in the prison zone for decades. His character Red still hopes and sincerely believes that one day he will get out of prison and will be free.For his brilliantly performed role Morgan Freeman received an Oscar award in the nomination "Best Actor of the Year".
Seven (1995)
The film belongs to the genre of criminal detectives and thrillers, so it will appeal to those who are fans of such films. The plot of the film is a narrative about the life of a local detective named Somerset, who has devoted his entire life to investigating crimes and offences. The moment has come when the hero decides to retire. Before the appointed date remains only a week, but then the unexpected happens. In the town passes the news, plunging all its inhabitants into horror: there was a brutal and bloody murder. Somerset, who has seen many such cases in his life, is well aware that this incident will be followed by the next, quite possibly more brutal. Will the detective be able to investigate the murder and find the culprit? You will find out the answer by watching this film.
It is known that the directors who offered Morgan Freeman this role, were almost one hundred per cent sure that the star will refuse to participate in this thriller with scenes of violence and cruelty. However, the actor unexpectedly for all agrees. Later Morgan will say that the script, which provided him with film workers, he did not even open. He, first of all, was interested in the proposed fee. That is why Freeman and agreed to play the role of Detective Somerset. By the way it should be said that eventually this film was listed as the highest-grossing film of 1995. It collected about $327 million and received a lot of positive feedback from both film critics and viewers.
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
The film belongs to the genre of sports drama. The plot gives a narration about the life of a young and brave girl named Maggie Fitzgerald. Initially, the representative of the fair sex worked as a waitress in a cafe, but her life changes when she decides to start attending a fight club. Naturally, at first no one believed in the girl, but thanks to her strong and persistent character Maggie in a short time was able to turn from a novice into a fairly professional candidate to win a fight with a real champion. However, an unexpected situation occurs. Maggie accidentally breaks her neck vertebrae and ends up in hospital. There she learns that she will be bedridden forever. At such a difficult time for the girl, unfortunately, there is no family or relatives around. Only one person is constantly with her. Will Maggie be able to recover?
It should be said that Morgan Freeman received an Oscar for his performance as Eddie in this film. The actor played an old man, who in the past was also a boxer and, due to an unfortunate accident, lost his eyesight. This character is a beggar, who does not even have anything to buy socks. But every time he spends money on new matches and recordings of fights. In general, if you look carefully at the film again you can see that most of the characters in it are not distinguished by the presence of a lot of money.
However, the very idea of the film is perfectly thought out: the author shows the viewer that even in spite of the difficulties of life, a person can retain his best qualities and not betray his own beliefs. The character of Morgan Freeman brings to the film and the idea that the world, in Eddie's terms, is divided into two parts: "Dark" and "Bright." To the dark side he refers to people who are simply doomed to low-paid jobs, bad thoughts and poor life. Such characters are incapable of dreaming. And to the bright side of life Eddie refers to dreamers who are willing to go to any lengths to realise their dreams. But more often than not, they simply "burn out".
