As July 4 approaches, we are preparing for fireworks and beach barbecue.
If you want to add movies to your holiday weekend plan, Netflix No matter your Independence Day atmosphere, there are plenty of options available.
Watch with us Five movies that are approaching from different angles from July 4th – Comedy Observation Patriotism Starring Will Ferrella war movie starring Tom Cruise and related documentaries Taylor Swiftto name a few.
No matter how your holiday spirit looks, there is a movie!
“Born on July 4” (1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ownnuvbdfzi
Born on July 4 It seems like an obvious choice just because of its name, but it is also a powerful, emotional drama and the perfect watch for Independence Day.
Based on the true story of Vietnam veterans Ron Kovicmovie star Tom Cruise In one of his most acclaimed performances. directed by Oliver StoneWhen Kovic transformed from proud Marines to anti-war activist, this Oscar-winning film explores the themes of patriotism, sacrifice and disillusionment.
Remind you that loving your country sometimes means questioning it – making it a thought-provoking pick on July 4.
“Miss America: Taylor Swift” (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q07_k5vkuaq
Whether you are a stubborn Swiftie or not, there is no denying it Taylor Swift Has become one of the most influential cultural figures in the United States.
In this documentary, she explores her growth as an artist and a person, she studies her relationship with patriotism as she decides to talk about politics for the first time. This is a fascinating look that once was a representative artist.
After all, nothing is more than freedom of speech.
“Notebook” (2004)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjjcydeoi0k
notebook Not the obvious July 4 draft pick, but its old-fashioned aesthetic, World War II plot and epic love story give it a place on this list.
Also, if you are in Noah you don’t feel the fireworks (Ryan Gosling) and Ellie (Rachel McAdams) Kiss, you may just not pay attention.
notebook The couple who follow the stars – Noah, the working-class and heiress Ellie – have set them apart for decades. But the moving film assures us that love conquers everything.
“Barbie Doll” (2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbk4nyhwnmm
Just like Barbie dolls, we can do anything. But on July 4, we’re more like Ken (Ryan Gosling) – Our job is just “the beach”.
If you’ve been on the “Beach” and now you’re nursing a sunburn, curl on the couch from this wonderful film directed by the director Greta Gerwig.
Stereotype Barbie (Margot Robbie) Must leave Barbieland and venture to a feminist utopia in the real world, where she learns that “all the problems of feminism and equal rights” have actually been no Solved by Barbie dolls.
In addition to its social commentary on the nature of women, Barbie It’s also a lively irony of American corporate culture, so it’s also a great irony if you’ve spent a day off from the real world.
“European TV Network Song Contest: The Legend of Fire” (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q6co-nd0lm
Americans have July 4 – but how do other countries celebrate their patriotism? Of course, in the Eurovision Song Contest!
This starring comedy Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams Lars and Sigrid were affectionately mocking the global phenomenon of Eurovision as they tried to win the match on behalf of the Icelandic town of Húsavík.
Colorful characters are more energetic than any fireworks show, including Dan Stevens As a singer of the Russian European TV Network, Pierce Brosnan Lars disapproves of his father, and several real European TV champions over the past few decades.
It’s undoubtedly stupid for the best way Ferrell does, and if you don’t feel particularly patriotic right now, it’s a great way to ship yourself around the world.

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