Behind the making of a movie, the hard work, blood, and sweat of actors usually go unnoticed. They put everything in to give us a perfect entertainment treat; to sit back, relax, and enjoy the movie with popcorn.
However, some movies demand more than the blood and sweat of the actors where they go the extra mile to understand their characters and live in their conditions to bring out the perfect scenes for the movie.
So, if you are curious, check out this list of 6 powerful movies where the stars give more than their blood and sweat, making these movies epic pieces.
Sarbjit (2016) – YouTube: Actor Randeep Hooda sheds 20 kg weight while chaining himself down and refraining from toilet-flush to experience his character's 22-years of imprisoned life.
The Dark Knight (2008) – JioCinema, Netflix, Prime Video: Heath Ledger nailed the role of ‘Joker’ where he used to write down Joker’s thoughts to understand his chaotic feelings better, providing the Oscar-winning performance.
Cast Away (2000) – Prime Video: Actor Tom Hanks dislocated one of his arms for the role of a FedEx executive who survived on a deserted island for years after his flight crashed and needed surgery for after infection.
Black Swan (2010) – Prime Video: In this psychological thriller drama the actress Natalie Portman went through relentless hours of ballet, swimming, and dancing while facing injuries like sprained ankles, dislocated ribs, etc., which are ingrained in the character’s narrative.
The Machinist (2004): Christian Bale playing the role of an insomniac industrial worker popularized the term ‘Machinist Diet’ which includes an apple, water, a tin of tuna, and coffee and fully inhabited the character’s psychology for the powerful performance.
Trapped (2016) – Zee5: Rajkummar Rao defines perseverance by committing to only black coffee and two carrots per day for 20 days, enduring immense weight and physical discomfort to play the role of a man who was locked in a building without any food and water.