Drama
The denotative aspects of drama from Aristotle's "Poetics" include a story development with a beginning, middle and an end. In the more conventional sense, dramatic presentations include the portrayal of characters, settings, life situations and stories in the course of a theatrical performance. In theatre, drama usually takes on the scope of dealing with matters of a serious nature.
Drama is Alice's largest section and a treasure trove of great drama catering for every taste. The bulk of the "Drama" section (generally made since 1965 and include psychological dramas) is listed below, however you may also choose from the "Classic Drama" sub-section (generally made before 1965), in blue on left. Also helpful may be "Alices Playhouse", "True Stories" and "Shakespeare" features.
Right: Scene from Kubrick's beautifully mounted "Barry Lyndon"
The Last Castle (2001)
6.9/10
Director: Rod Lurie
Starring: Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Delroy Lindo
This powerhouse suspense/drama tells of a charismatic army general (Robert Redford) who is sent to a military prison for disobeying orders. Once there... Read more
The Last Circus (2010)
6.6/10
Director: Alex De La Iglesia
Starring: Manuel Tallafe, Antonio de la Torre, Carlos Areces, Carolina Bang
Director Alex de la Iglesia presents this twisted tale of love and revenge set in a 1970s Spanish circus. Javier, a Sad Clown, finds work in a circus... Read more
The Last Days of Frankie the Fly (1996)
5.4/10
Director: Peter Markle
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Daryl Hannah, Kiefer Sutherland
Dennis Hopper plays a runner for a neighbourhood thug (Michael Madsen) who's looking to get out in this yet another 'Pulp Fiction' clone. Read more
The Last Days of Pompeii (1935)
6.4/10
Director: Ernest B Schoedsack, Merian C Cooper
Starring: Preston Foster, Basil Rathbone, Alan Hale
In the doomed Roman city, a gentle blacksmith becomes a corrupt gladiator, while his son leans toward Christianity. Read more
The Last Diamond (2014)
6.3/10
Director: Eric Barbier
Starring: Yvan Attal, Berenice Bejo, Jean-Francois Stevenin
The 'Florentin', a fabled, 137-carat yellow diamond last seen in 1918, has resurfaced and is up for sale at an exclusive Antwerp auction house. Simon,... Read more
The Last Five Years (2014)
5.9/10
Director: Richard LaGravenese
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Jeremy Jordan
"The Last Five Years" is a musical chronicling a love affair and marriage taking place over a five year period. Jamie Wellerstein (Jeremy Jordan) is a... Read more
The Last Grenade (1969)
5.3/10
Director: Gordon Flemyng
Starring: Honor Blackman, Richard Attenborough, Stanley Baker, Alex Cord
Stanley Baker and Alex Cord star in this pin-pulling action yarn as mercenary buddies who become fast enemies when Cord betrays Baker's army while the... Read more
The Last King of Scotland (2006)
7.7/10
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Starring: Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Simon McBurne...
Forest Whitaker walked away with the Best Actor Oscar for his complex portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Adapted from the novel by Giles Foden, t... Read more
The Last King of Scotland ( Blu-ray ) (2006)
7.7/10
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Starring: Forest Whitaker, Gillian Anderson, James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, Simon McBurney,...
Forest Whitaker walked away with the Best Actor Oscar for his complex portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Adapted from the novel by Giles Foden, t... Read more
The Last Legion (2007)
5.4/10
Director: Doug Lefler
Starring: Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley, Peter Mullan, Aishwarya Rai, John Hannah, Kevin McKid...
As the Roman Empire collapses, military commander Aurelius (Colin Firth) joins forces with a powerful wizard (Ben Kingsley) to protect a young boy bel... Read more