10- Star Wars (1977)
For buddies who love to quarell and bicker but stay together and look out for each other….
Once upon a time in a galaxy…George Lucas made an everlasting space opera classic that, was among other things, a terrific tale of friendship against all sorts of odds. And no, I don't just mean the solid camaraderie between fresh-faced Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and the cocky Han Solo (Harrison Ford). I am also talking about the irresistible dynamic between the film's mechanical juggernauts- the smooth-talking C-3PO and the sneaky R2D2. The two, serving as the narrative's observers, might quarell and bicker. But both of them might even do their best to make sure that the other always remains safe.
9- The Nice Guys (2016)
For buddies who are both silly and smart and that is what makes them stick together….
The latest entry in this list is a wild, wacky and whip-cracking Shane Black bromantic comedy that serves sizzling dollops of 70s-style and a lot of crackling chemistry between its goofy lead pair. Slippery private eye Holland March (an outstanding Ryan Gosling) is the perfect foil for hulking ex-cop Jackson Healey (Russell Crowe) and as they stumble awkwardly in a murder mystery-cum-conspiracy, they end up being the perfect pair. They are both silly and unexpectedly clever in equal measure and they sure make a good two-men team against all sorts of meanies and baddies.
8- The Last Crusade (1989)
For fathers and sons who make the best buddies and share their grandest adventures together….
The first two Indiana Jones adventures were all about the titular hero on his rollicking romps in Egypt and colonial India. But the third film is where Steven Spielberg achieved the 'Boy's Own' zing. Harrison Ford's heroic Indy shares his perilous quest, this time with..his dear daddy, played with charming relish by Sean Connery. The two hit off an endearing chemistry that only fathers and sons can relate too- discussing their common squeeze, chafing at each other's methods and catching up on the lost time by sticking together against the villains. There is also a gushing poignancy in their exploits.
7- All The President's Men (1976)
For colleagues at work who might not be like each other but stick together to get the job done at any cost….
Alan J. Pakula's journalism drama might be a scathing attack on the Nixon-era political subterfuge but it is also a thrilling tale of two different office colleagues pitted together in a race against time. Real-life heroes Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) rush through an assortment of clues, hazy conversations and reluctant witnesses to deliver the red-hot story of the scandal. In the process, they become a perfect two-man team, driven to overcome differences and get the job done at any cost. It is a comradeship every working man can understand.
6- The Avengers (2012)
For a gang of best buddies, who bicker together, party together, make plans together and save the day together…
Before Joss Whedon's 'The Avengers', superheroes were mostly solo performers. It was only with this film that it became fashionable to be a part of a club. The team consists of one smart-mouth (Robert Downey JR's Iron Man), one disciplined leader (Chris Evans' Captain America), one introvert (Mark Ruffalo's excellent Bruce Banner) and a bunch of other buddies who love to have fun. Plus, when they all come together to save the day, even the villains are shit-scared. Talk about real teamwork. It kicks ass and stays really cool.
5- E. T- The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
For friends who come from different worlds but end up forming bonds that last lifetimes….
Forget NASA's space missions; in the matter of a simple science fiction ballad, Steven Spielberg brought two worlds together in a wonderful state of boyish friendship. It helped that young Elliot (Henry Thomas) was a lonely guy with noone to share his Reese's pieces with. Along came a little lost alien from the woods and friendship bloomed. From then on, it would just take a couple of unforgettable moments on a bicycle to establish their bond as something truly divine and spectacular. They also loved getting drunk together. What a camaraderie!
4- Lethal Weapon (1987)
For buddies who are total opposites, yet become more of brothers than just best friends…
It is a pity how underrated Shane Black is as a writer of some of the finest bromance in cinema. Richard Donner's blazing, cocky and hilarious cop actioner is then the ultimate testament to his natural flair for pitting exact opposites into a sort of crackling friendship against all odds. For soon-to-be retiring cop Murtaugh (Danny Glover), the perfect mismatched partner is hot-head Riggs (a stunning Mel Gibson). Together, they make for a reluctant team against a bunch of drug smugglers. But in between the terrific stunts and explosions, they always end up bonding like brothers.
3- Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
For friends whose lives may take different turns but who eventually come back to realize that they only have each other….
Whatever happened to Farhan Akhtar? Two slick-looking miserable action films have dampened his potential and his second outing, 'Lakshya', sank without a trace. It's sad, since he was the only one who nailed the urban male rapport with great panache. 'Dil Chahta Hai' is a mesmerizing, fun-filled and poignant look at three best friends (Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna at their best) as they navigate individual paths of love and adventure only to come back together. You can still feel the influence of its throbbing male dynamic in 'Rock On!' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'.
2- A Hard Day's Night (1964)
For buddies, who can never ever stay apart and create miracles when they all come together to rock and roll….
They taught us all that we can get by with a little help from friends. Richard Lester's rip-roaring mockumentary on the Fab Four is a soaring celebration of the enthralling, eventful days of Beatlemania and the infectious chemistry shared by the four legendary Liverpudlians. To watch them make goofy wisecracks, fool around like naughty schoolboys and drive grown-ups grumpy is a sheer delight. To watch them set the stage on fire, with mind-blowing melodies and frenzied screams of girls, is as poignant as seeing them split painfully some years later. A treat for all Beatles lovers.
1- Andaaz Apna Apna (1994)
For buddies, who are silly, slippery and utterly witless, but end up being totally loveable as heroes…
22 years after its release and lukewarm reception at the boxoffice, Rajkumar Santoshi's finest film (take that, 'Ghayal' fans) has earned its rightful honor as the only Bollywood film till date to rejoice bromance in the best, most hilarious way possible. The endlessly rib-tickling one-liners have lost none of their comic punch, the characters are worthy of being on spunky tees (eye-ball popping Master Gogo, most of all) and most of all, the infectiously mischievous lead pair of Amar and Prem (Aamir Khan and Salman Khan at their boisterous best) is still a triumph of a side-splitting funny friendship that makes all the lightning-paced tomfoolery a really endearing delight.
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