Each astrological sign expresses itself and perceives the world in a certain way, meaning everyone will enjoy the many different genres of entertainment in some way. In this series of articles, an example film from different genres is presented for each astrological sign. The plot and characters illustrate the qualities that each character would enjoy. This article is about the films for Virgo.
Virgin
Virgo is the mutable earth sign of the zodiac, so films for this sign should feature witty dialogue, practical problems/solutions and excellent acting, with storytelling utilizing ensemble casts, local settings and well-defined characters. Mercury rules this sign and focuses on the pleasures of the everyday, so films about different points of view in everyday and ordinary life will appeal to people with this sun sign.
Comedy
The Complete Monty (1997)
Quick summary from Google.com: “After losing his job at a steel mill, Gaz (Robert Carlyle) discovers that his wife wants to sue him for missed child support payments. Desperate for money, Gaz and his friend Dave (Mark Addy) decide to form their own male striptease act. The two friends recruit four more men, including their former foreman (Tom Wilkinson) and a security guard (Steve Huison). The group promises that their show will succeed because they are willing to go “the Full Monty”: completely naked.”
Why Virgo will love it
Virgo appreciates clever humor, well written and well acted. They also appreciate a film that succeeds without regular actors. Despite being a comedy, the film tackles serious topics including: unemployment, depression, impotence, homosexuality, body image, working class culture, parental rights and even suicide. This mix of comedy and drama is ideal for a Virgo viewer.
Drama
The King’s Speech (2010)
Short summary from the-numbers.com: “After the death of his father, King George V, and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII, Bertie, who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England . With his country on the brink of war and in dire need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to visit an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue. After a difficult start, the two dive into an unorthodox treatment method and ultimately form an unbreakable bond.”
Why Virgo will love it
The story is about overcoming a disability that would prevent the new king from succeeding even if he had the mind for the role and responsibility. Colin Firth’s interpersonal dynamics and stellar performance will keep a Virgo viewer captivated from start to finish. The careful attention to the details of the speech impediment and how it was overcome would be particularly interesting to a Virgo viewer.
Action
World War Z (2013)
Quick synopsis from Google.com: “When former UN investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) and his family get stuck in an urban gridlock, he senses it’s no ordinary traffic jam. His suspicions are confirmed when the city suddenly erupts into chaos. A deadly virus, spread through a single bite, turns healthy people into something cruel, thoughtless and wild. As the pandemic threatens to consume humanity, Gerry leads a global search for the source of the infection and, with any luck, a way to stop its spread.”
Why Virgo will love it
Dealing with a pandemic, and a unique one, the film is also something mysterious that uses science to solve the problem. Brad Pitt stars and the film takes place all over the world, which is also a part that Virgo will appreciate, seeing how different cultures are shown and how they deal with the problem.
Children
Finding Nemo (2003)
Short summary from the-numbers.com: “The momentous journey of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin and his young son Nemo – who become separated when Nemo is unexpectedly taken far from his ocean home in the Great Barrier Reef to an aquarium in a dental practice office. Strengthened by the company of Dory, a friendly but forgetful blue tang, Marlin embarks on a perilous journey and becomes the unlikely hero of an epic journey to save his son, who devises some daring plans of his own to return home safely . .”
Why Virgo will love it
The film is certainly a visual spectacle, but Virgo will love it for the special relationships between Nemo, his father, and Dory, a forgetful fish who eventually becomes the traveling companion of the father who searches for his lost son. Another film where one of the main characters, Nemo, is different due to a disability, but overcomes through intelligence, skill and a positive attitude.
Science fiction
Blade Runner (1982)
Quick synopsis from Google.com: “Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as a Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Colonial Replicants who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation and meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant girl with whom he falls in love.
Why Virgo will love it
Although the film was released in 1982, it still holds up in the special effects department and is now considered a cult classic of film noir. Lead actor Harrison Ford delivers a gritty performance in an inhospitable future city where he must track down the fake humanoids. Ridley Scott is a master of details, giving every frame a poetic beauty that a Virgo’s discerning eye will appreciate.
Mystery
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Quick synopsis from Google.com: “Young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. Cole becomes frightened by the visits of people with unresolved issues coming out of the shadows. He is too scared to tell anyone about his fear, except child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis). While Dr. Crowe tries to discover the truth about Cole’s supernatural abilities, the consequences for client and therapist are a shock that makes them both aware of something explainable.’
Why Virgo will love it
This film has a slow, methodical pace that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats until the end. Virgo will appreciate the careful way the story unfolds and how the mystery is built and ultimately uncovered.
Honorable mention
- Horror: Devil’s Advocate
- Fantasy: Ladyhawke
- Superhero: Eternals
If you select these movies to watch with your Virgo friend, partner, or loved one, they will be pleasantly impressed with your choices.
