Fact: Every Hollywood flick has a unique lesson to tell. Fact: Most audiences overlook these underlying life lessons imparted due to them being completely enamoured by an intriguing story arc (or gnarly explosion). Luckily, we're a bunch of movie fiends here at D'Marge and have pooled our resources into doing the good work.
Behold, the six vital life lessons taken from some of this half century's greatest films.
#1 Crazy Stupid Love
“Let's get out of here.”
Let's face it, Ryan Gosling owned the role in the hugely popular rom-com known as Crazy Stupid Love. Besides his iconic scene featuring rippling abs which looked photoshopped, Gosling also portrayed the modern archetype of a Casanova hustling his way through L.A's flashy bar scene with his older protege (Steve Carrell) in tow.
More importantly, Gosling's character mastered the art of 'Let's get out of here', a punchline used to wrap up his faultless rapport with women whom hung by his every word and killer charm. One could argue that it's fake, but no one can deny Gosling's impeccable wardrobe during these missions. Watch and learn.
#2 Top Gun
“Never leave your wingman.”
It took Maverick a while, but eventually he got there and he didn't leave his wingman in one of the most daunting dogfights to ever be captured on film. The cardinal rule to take away here? Don't be a dickhead by leaving a mate behind during a dire situation. It might be the hairiest predicament you've ever encountered. It might be your best friend being stood up at the altar. Heck he might even be going in for the snip. You never leave your wingman unless you want his untimely demise to forever be a stain on your conscience. Or worse, he ends up having to sleep on your couch for months to recover psychologically.