10 Greatest Film Biopics Of The Last Decade
Who needs superheroes and giant monsters anyway?
Film really is one of the finest forms of escapism; delving into a new adventure and exploring a fantastical world of visual brilliance has quickly become the public's go-to escape from the daily grind. Hollywood is typically dominated by these big budget escapist romps but with knowledge being power, but that doesn't mean audiences don't still seek something more. Along with their side of escapism, cinema-goers want to learn something, and despite the broader horizons offered by new technical advances, there is still valuable currency in simple truths. And as well as transmitting those truths, a great biopic can bring out the rawest of performances from the actors and actresses charged with bringing real people to life on screen. Education through film is becoming such a wonderful tool for passionate movie-goers that a truly honest and powerful biopic can open up a world that otherwise was not understood. Today's talented film-makers are still committed to adapting the lives of some famous figures for the big screen, mixing true events with contemporary shooting styles to create a one of a kind experience for viewers. And the past ten years have seen some truly great films...