Loved Leo? 5 must-see movies recommended by Lokesh Kanagaraj you can watch on OTT right now

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is basking in the success of his latest directorial outing Leo, starring Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay.

Lokesh is one of the leading contemporary voices of Indian mainstream cinema and his storytelling prowess is deeply influenced by Hollywood classics. Even Leo is touted as his tribute to A History of Violence .

Here are the five must-see Hollywood movies recommended by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

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Django Unchained

This could be described as Quentin Tarantino's love letter to the classic Western genre that played a key role in shaping his unique taste in cinema. In this Western masterpiece, a freed slave (Jamie Foxx) joins forces with a bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz) to rescue his wife from a ruthless plantation owner (Leonardo DiCaprio). In this film, Tarantino blends action, dark humour, and history to deliver a fun and memorable tale of vengeance and justice.

Django Unchained is avilaible on SonyLIV, OTTplay Premium and Amazon Prime Video.

Goodfellas

Goodfellas is a milestone movie in the gangster genre. Directed by master storyteller Martin Scorsese, the film tells the story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), who nurtures the desire to be a gangster from a very young age. However, when his wish comes to pass after his rise through the ranks of the mob, his life soon spirals out of control. It's only a matter of time before he learns that he doesn't really have what it takes to be a mob boss. The offers a gritty and authentic look at the underworld of organised crime. The movie also stars Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.

Goodfellas is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Apple TV.

Seven

Seven is an atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of the seat from start to end. This dark and twisted thriller tells the story of two detectives (Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman) who set out to investigate a series of gruesome murders based on the seven deadly sins. The film also stars Kevin Spacey, who offers one of the most chilling performances of his career.

Seven is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video.

LA Confidential

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LA Confidential is a classic neo-noir, which honours every feature of its genre. Set in 1950s Los Angeles, this crime drama follows three detectives, who are on a mission to uncover corruption within the LAPD while solving a high-profile murder. This modern classic stars Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce and Kim Basinger.

LA Confidential is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

David Fincher's reboot of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo packs a solid punch. Based on Stieg Larsson's best-selling novel, this dark mystery thriller follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) and hacker Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara) as they investigate a decades-old family disappearance. Rooney Mara delivers the career-best performance as Lisbeth, who is at once most vulnerable and invincible. The movie also stars Christopher Plummer and Stellan Skarsgård.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.