What to watch on Student Day: 7 great movies

"Mona Lisa Smile"

Drama, historical, romance | 4.28 out of 5 on MyShows | 2003

1950-е. Katherine Anne Watson takes a job teaching art history at prestigious Wellesley College. But the female students seem preoccupied not with their studies but with men and thoughts of marriage. Watson realizes that they are capable girls who are squandering their potential, and tries to change the routine to help the students see a different future for themselves.

A touching drama with an impressive cast: the movie stars Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Julia Stiles.

"Incredible movie. Great script, wonderful actors and the camerawork is top notch. From the ending I cry every time", — dashamrykalo.

"A wonderful movie about how hard it is to be a man ahead of his time. Too bad that, because of the attitudes of the time, girls had to sacrifice a lot", — AlexisMinchuk.

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"Legally Blonde"

Comedy, romance | 4.3 out of 5 on MyShows | 2001

Blonde Elle Woods suffers a terrible tragedy: her boyfriend dumped her. He immediately left for Harvard, where he started dating fellow student Vivian. Having cried enough, Elle decides to follow him and show that she is no worse than Vivian. But studying is not easy: the girl who is used to popularity finds it difficult to make friends, the former almost does not pay attention to her, and professors are too strict. But Elle is not used to surrender to difficulties.

"The most favorite movie of my childhood, motivational, about belief in yourself, bright. I love the wonderful Reese to this day!" — Williams_1864.

"Favorite childhood movie, can rewatch it a million times. The actress Reese Witherspoon herself is very impressive to me!" — fb1313417.

"Love this comedy. Wonderful Reese, inspiring simple plot with a touch of romance and humor", — ilayy. 

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"The Student" / L'étudiante

Comedy, romance, drama | 4.43 out of 5 on MyShows | 1988

Three months before her final exams, ambitious student Valentine (Sophie Marceau) decides to focus entirely on her studies. But her preparations are interrupted by an encounter with jazz musician Edouard. Valentine agrees to go on a date with him, intending to spend one night with Edouard and then return to her exams. However, after getting to know the man better, Valentina realizes that she is falling in love with him.

In 1980, the production company Gaumont released the movie "La Boum" with Sophie Marceau in the title role. The picture was a hit, and the sequel only consolidated this status. Almost ten years later, Gaumont Film Company tried to repeat the success of the dilogy, hiring the same team that worked on "Boums", and giving the lead role to Sophie Marceau. And although "The Student" did not meet the expectations of producers, the audience warmly received the picture, collecting it a good box office.

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"Everybody Wants Some!!!"

Comedy | 3.74 out of 5 on MyShows | 2016

In the fall of 1980, freshman Jake Bradford moves in with the other members of a college baseball team. The young boys, getting their first taste of freedom, aren't interested in studying or practicing. Instead, they go to parties, socialize with girls and enjoy adult life in every way possible, without thinking about the consequences.

A comedy by Richard Linklater ("Dazed and Confused"), in which he shows what it's like to be a young student: his characters drive around campus, party, listen to rock, look for girls, sleep with them, get drunk, and bored. Almost nothing happens in the movie, but it's still impossible to tear yourself away from it.

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"Accepted"

Comedy | 3.8 out of 5 on MyShows | 2006

The directorial debut of Steve Pink ("Hot Tub Time Machine", "High Fidelity") starring Justin Long. He plays Bartleby Gaines, who has been rejected from every college he applies to. Realizing that his parents will not be happy, Bartleby decides to create his own university on an abandoned lot near his hometown. Unexpectedly, applications begin to be sent to this university by those who, like Bartleby, didn't get in anywhere.

"A very enjoyable light-hearted comedy", — Mik_Dzisko.

"I really enjoyed it ❤️ Well and easily filmed, I recommend it!" — fb1313417.

"I won't say it's the top of comedy, but it's good enough to pass an evening. You can laugh, a little empathy for the characters, and then stay in good spirits. In general, I recommend it)", — zyyfff.

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"The Social Network"

Drama | 4.04 out of 5 on MyShows | 2010

David Fincher's biographical drama tells the story of Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg. On a fall evening in 2003, he sits down at his computer and eagerly begins working on a new idea. It was in that ordinary dorm room that the social network Facebook was born, revolutionizing communication. After just six years and 500 million friends, Mark Zuckerberg becomes the youngest billionaire in history. But along with the success came two lawsuits from former friends and complete loneliness in Mark's life.

"Then it was a revelation that Trent Reznor could write the soundtrack to a movie about programmers. Years later and re-watching it again, the music is the most vivid thing that has stayed with me from this movie", — Jane_Gerard.

"Zuckerberg is as nasty in person as he turned out to be", — Mayer_E.

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"Pitch Perfect" 

Comedy, musical, romance | 4.19 out of 5 on MyShows | 2012

"Pitch Perfect" is based on Mickey Rapkin's best-selling book "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory", and starring Anna Kendrick.

In the story, an all-female group, The Barden Bellas, loses in the finals of an a cappella group competition when one of the members vomits right on stage. Now the girls need to rehabilitate themselves, and they recruit newcomers to the group. One of them is freshman Beca, who entered the university only because of her father, and actually dreams of producing music. But perhaps "The Barden Bellas" is just the thing to help Beca find herself?

"I love this movie ❤ Very light and the music component is kickass)", — myatezhka.

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