Rate These Movies And We'll Tell You How Smart You Are!
- by Claire Ross
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Have you ever been to a fancy rooftop soiree or casual-not-casual dinner party with your elitist friends and overheard this exclamation: "My God, Henry, you have not seen the latest Anderson-Spielberg mockumentary series? It perfectly summarizes the current zeitgeist, my dear old friend."
Did you overhear that condemnation and die a little on the inside? Or were you the terrible person who uttered that sentence in the first place, dooming your gloomy friend Henry to an evening of shame and surrender?
No?
Maybe you're just an average movie lover with a need to prove how smart you are. How normal! Lucky for you, we have built a perfectly perfect machine to tell you exactly how intelligent you are. Based on your feelings towards various popular and critically acclaimed films, we can tell you exactly which intellectual category you're a part of. You'll be tempted to lie about some of these, but don't worry. There are no judgements here in The Quiz Lab. Movie lovers of every shape and size and tolerance are welcome to participate.
Are you a certified genius with a platinum MENSA membership? Are you book smart with a rigid results-oriented manner? Or are you a wannabe intellectual; a feral man-child masquerading as a smart guy? Find out now!
Did you like Amélie?
Amélie is a fanciful French comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making. It's a cult-favorite to its core, with iconic music, coloring, and scenes of diamond-sharp social commentary. Did you enjoy this movie?
Did you like The Last Airbender?
Based on the uber-popular cartoon series, The Last Airbender follows Aang, an Avatar (Noah Ringer), who discovers that he has the power to control the four elements. He joins forces with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a Waterbender, and her brother, Sokka, to restore balance and harmony to their world. Did you enjoy this concept-heavy film?
Did you like Django Unchained?
This movie was brilliant and unsettling. Two years before the Civil War, Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave, finds himself accompanying an unorthodox German bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) on a mission to capture the vicious Brittle brothers. Did you enjoy this film?
Did you like Bowling for Columbine?
In this famous film, political documentary filmmaker Michael Moore explores the circumstances that lead to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre and, more broadly, the proliferation of guns and the high homicide rate in America. It's a very topical movie and was the first blockbuster to discuss these issues head on in the States. Did you see it?
Did you like Sharknado?
Do I need to describe this film beyond the title? A monstrous storm devastates Los Angeles, leaving the streets flooded and infested with sharks. Tara Reid does an Okay job of acting in this crazy romp of a movie, which won some serious cult fans and some serious hatred at the same time. Did you personally enjoy watching Sharknado?
Did you like Atonement?
This is such a sad film. Based on the book by Ian McEwan, the movie follows the lives of young lovers Cecilia Tallis (Keira Knightley) and Robbie Turner (James McAvoy). When the couple are torn apart by a lie constructed by Cecilia's jealous younger sister, Briony (Saoirse Ronan), all three of them must deal with the consequences.
Did you like Wolf of Wall Street?
This movie was a mixed bag... In 1987, Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) takes an entry-level job at a Wall Street brokerage firm. By the early 1990s, while still in his 20s, Belfort founds his own firm, Stratton Oakmont. Together with his trusted lieutenant (Jonah Hill) and a merry band of brokers, Belfort makes a huge fortune by defrauding wealthy investors out of millions.
Did you like An Inconvenient Truth?
This movie made waves when it first came out (pun intended)! In this movie, Al Gore goes on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment. Good job, Al!
Did you like 50 First Dates?
Playboy vet Henry sets his heart on romancing Lucy, but she has short-term memory loss; she can't remember anything that happened the day before. So every morning, Henry has to woo her again. Her friends and family are very protective, and Henry must convince them that he's in it for love. Did you enjoy this Adam Sandler staple?
Did you like Birdman?
This hilarious and dark film floored critics when it first came out. Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life into his stagnant career. It's risky, but he hopes that his creative gamble will prove that he's a real artist and not just a washed-up movie star.
Did you like Spider Man 3?
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) and M.J. (Kirsten Dunst) seem to finally be on the right track in their complicated relationship, but trouble looms for the superhero and his lover. Peter's Spider-Man suit turns black and takes control of him, not only giving Peter enhanced power but also bringing out the dark side of his personality.
Did you like Argo?
This fast-paced movie is one of Ben Affleck's best. On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them.
Did you like Almost Famous?
Have you seen this incredible coming-of-age movie? Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.
Did you like A Beautiful Mind?
Have you seen this math-epic? This human drama was inspired by events in the life of John Forbes Nash Jr., and in part based on the biography "A Beautiful Mind". From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim.
Did you like The Room?
Have you seen the "making of" documentary based on this film? It's hilarious and real and almost better than the original. In a very different way! The follows the story of a successful banker's (Tommy Wiseau) fiancee (Juliette Danielle) as she tempts and manipulates his best friend (Greg Sestero). This cult classic is definitely worth watching all the way through, even if you hate it.
Did you like Dallas Buyers Club?
Did you see this iconic Oscar-winning film? In mid-1980s Texas, electrician Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey) is stunned to learn that he has AIDS. Though told that he has just 30 days left to live, Woodroof refuses to give in to despair. He seeks out alternative therapies and smuggles unapproved drugs into the U.S. from wherever he can find them.
Did you like Spotlight?
In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys. Led by editor Walter "Robby" Robinson (Michael Keaton), reporters Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Matt Carroll and Sacha Pfeiffer interview victims and try to unseal sensitive documents. Did you see this investigation movie?
Did you like 12 Years a Slave?
12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. by two conmen in 1841 and sold into slavery. Did you like this movie?
Did you like Suicide Squad?
Did you see this gun-slinging crazy movie? Figuring they're all expendable, a U.S. intelligence officer decides to assemble a team of dangerous, incarcerated supervillains for a top-secret mission. Now armed with government weapons, Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and other despicable inmates must learn to work together.
Did you like Good Will Hunting?
Have you seen this moving film? Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard), who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. Will gets treatment from therapist Sean Maguire (Robin Williams).
Did you like The Grand Budapest Hotel?
Are you a Wes Anderson fan? In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes). Zero, a junior lobby boy, becomes Gustave's friend and protege. Gustave prides himself on providing first-class service to the hotel's guests, including satisfying every need of the many elderly women who stay there.
Did you like Gigli?
In this movie, Gigli (Ben Affleck) is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki (Jennifer Lopez), a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki. How did you like it?
Did you like Arrival?
Did you see this nerdy aliens movie? Linguistics professor Louise Banks (Amy Adams) leads an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down in 12 locations around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must race against time to find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors.
Did you like Her?
A sensitive and soulful man earns a living by writing personal letters for other people. Left heartbroken after his marriage ends, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) becomes fascinated with a new operating system which reportedly develops into an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. This powerful movie came out right before the Amazon Alex... creepy!
Did you like The Hurt Locker?
Did you know Kathryn Bigelow was the first female to win an Oscar for best director for this film? Staff Sgt. William James (Jeremy Renner), Sgt. J.T. Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty) are members of a bomb-disposal unit in Baghdad. As their tour of duty enters its final weeks, the men face a set of increasingly hazardous situations.
Did you like LUCY?
Did you enjoy this Scar Jo romp into the sci-fi world of sub-par animation? It had it's moments, but the jury is still out. In the film, when a boyfriend tricks Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) into delivering a briefcase to a supposed business contact, she is surgically implanted with a package containing a powerful chemical, but it leaks into her system, giving her superhuman abilities, including telekinesis and telepathy.
Did you like the Illusionist?
A master magician named Eisenheim (Edward Norton) vies with Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) of Vienna for the hand of noblewoman Sophie (Jessica Biel), the girl he once loved. He brings his considerable powers to bear on the prince, as she is about to be named royal fiancee. This spooky magic movie wowed audiences when it was first released. Did you like it?
Did you like Inception?
This maze movie is still confusing argumentative movie-lovers to this day. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves.
Did you like Snakes on a Plane?
When was the last time you saw Snakes on a Plane? Were you laughing, or crying? Or scared of flying forever more? FBI agent Nelville Flynn (Samuel L. Jackson) boards a flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles, escorting a witness to trial. An on-board assassin releases a crate of deadly serpents in an attempt to kill the witness. Flynn and a host of frightened passengers and crew must band together to survive the slithery threat.
Did you like The King's Speech?
England's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) hires Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. Did you enjoy this feel-good film?
Did you like La La Land?
Did you see this musical favorite? Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.
Did you like All About Steve?
Did you catch this rom-com during its short theatre run? After a lovely blind date, crossword-puzzle creator Mary Horowitz (Sandra Bullock) falls head over heels in love with Steve (Bradley Cooper), a news cameraman. Mary is convinced that she and Steve are soul mates, and with the encouragement of a reporter (Thomas Haden Church), follows Steve around the country in a bid to win his love.
Did you like The Matrix Trilogy?
Are you a hardcore Matrix-head? The Matrix is a science fiction action media franchise created by The Wachowski Sisters, about heroes who fight a desperate war against machine overlords that have enslaved humanity in an extremely sophisticated virtual reality system. References to the trilogy have been cemented into our modern culture. Did you take the red pill?
Did you like No Country For Old Men?
Have you seen this classic epic film? While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh (Javier Bardem) picks up his trail. Thrilling!
Did you like House of Wax?
Do you remember this crazy Paris Hilton horror movie? A gang of college friends, including Wade (Jared Padalecki) and his girlfriend, Carly (Elisha Cuthbert), are en route to a school football game when they wind up with a flat tire in a ghost town. They are forced to seek help in the only place that's open: the local wax museum. Creepy! Did you enjoy it, though?
Did you like Crash?
This amazing film interweaves several connected stories about race, class, family and gender in Los Angeles in the aftermath of 9/11. Characters include a district attorney and his casually prejudiced wife, dating police detectives Graham and Ria, a victimized Middle Eastern store owner and a wealthy African-American couple humiliated by a racist traffic cop.
Did you like Saving Private Ryan?
Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) takes his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Surrounded by the brutal realties of war, while searching for Ryan, each man embarks upon a personal journey and discovers their own strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency and courage. Have you seen this moving wartime film?
Did you like The Big Short?
In 2008, Wall Street guru Michael Burry realizes that a number of subprime home loans are in danger of defaulting. Burry bets against the housing market by throwing more than $1 billion of his investors' money into credit default swaps. His actions attract the attention of banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), hedge-fund specialist Mark Baum (Steve Carell) and other greedy opportunists. Did you like this financial thriller?
Did you like A Night at the Museum?
Do you remember this silly movie from the 2000s? A night watchman (Ben Stiller) at a museum of natural history makes a startling discovery: Thanks to the unleashing of an ancient Egyptian curse, the museum's animals, birds, bugs and other exhibits spring to life after the building closes, and former President Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams) is among those the hapless guard encounters.
Did you like Precious?
Have you seen this powerful film? Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (Mo'Nique). Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school.
DId you like Being John Malkovich?
In this quirky cult-favorite comedy, unemployed New York City puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) reluctantly takes a temp job as a filing clerk for the eccentric Dr. Lester (Orson Bean). While at work, Craig discovers a portal that leads into the mind of renowned actor John Malkovich. This is a cult-favorite for many comedians.
Did you like Jennifer's Body?
Do you remember the scandal when this movie first comes out? A demon takes possession of high-school hottie Jennifer (Megan Fox), and she turns a hungry eye on guys who never stood a chance with her before. While evil Jennifer satisfies her appetite for human flesh with the school's male population, her nerdy friend, Needy (Amanda Seyfried), learns what's happening and vows to put an end to the carnage.
Did you like Slumdog Millionaire?
Did you see this movie, starring Dev Patel at the start of his career? As 18-year-old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) answers questions on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," flashbacks show how he got there. Part of a stable of young thieves after their mother dies, Jamal and his brother, Salim, survive on the streets of Mumbai.
Did you like Super Size Me?
Did you see this gross-but-important documentary about fast food in America? Director Morgan Spurlock's attempts to subsist uniquely on food from the McDonald's menu for an entire month. In the process his weight balloons, his energy level plummets and he experiences all sorts of unexpected -- and terrifying -- side effects. I didn't want to eat any McD's for years after seeing this movie.
Did you like Fool's Gold?
Did you see this movie when it came out? Treasure hunter Ben "Finn" Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) has sunk his marriage to Tess (Kate Hudson) and his trusty boat in his obsessive quest to find the legendary Queen's Dowry. When he finds a vital clue that may finally pinpoint the treasure's whereabouts, he drags Tess and her boss, billionaire Nigel Honeycutt, along on the hunt.
Did you like The Departed?
South Boston cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) goes under cover to infiltrate the organization of gangland chief Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). As Billy gains the mobster's trust, a career criminal named Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) infiltrates the police department and reports on its activities to his syndicate bosses. Did you like this cop thriller-drama?
Did you like The Terminal?
Did you like this early Tom Hanks film? When Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks), an Eastern European tourist, arrives at JFK in New York, war breaks out in his country and he finds himself caught up in international politics. Because of the war, the Department of Homeland Security won't let him enter or exit the United States. He's trapped at JFK -- indefinitely.
Did you like The Tree of Life?
In this highly philosophical film by acclaimed director Terrence Malick, young Jack (Hunter McCracken) is one of three brothers growing up as part of the O'Brien family in small-town Texas. Jack has a contentious relationship with his father (Brad Pitt), but gets along well with his beautiful mother (Jessica Chastain). Did you see this inspirational and award-winning film?
Did you like The Imitation Game?
This Oscar-winning film attempted to do justice to Turing's disastrous life. In 1939, the newly created British intelligence agency MI6 recruits Cambridge mathematics alumnus Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to crack Nazi codes, including Enigma -- which cryptanalysts had thought unbreakable. Turing's team, including Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), analyze Enigma messages while he builds a machine to decipher them.
Did you like The Truman Show?
This hilarious and creepy movie is one of Jim Carrey's best. He doesn't know it, but everything in Truman Burbank's (Jim Carrey) life is part of a massive TV set. Executive producer Christof (Ed Harris) orchestrates "The Truman Show," a live broadcast of Truman's every move captured by hidden cameras. Cristof tries to control Truman's mind, even removing his true love from the show and replacing her.
