A good period drama is able to transport the viewer to a different era and explore a new way of life. It can be an engrossing and entertaining genre when done effectively and there are so many classic period dramas to choose from. But which ones would suit a Capricorn movie fan?
Capricorns are usually very serious in nature and considered with time, so the period drama genre seems pretty ideal for them. But with their particular likes and dislikes, they need to choose the right film. Here are some period dramas Capricorns will love and some they will hate.
Love: The King’s Speech
As with everyone in the world, Capricorns have their own flaws and shortcomings they have to deal with. But Capricorns, more than most people, will put in an extraordinary amount of work to improve themselves in any such area.
Given this drive, Capricorns would likely be inspired by the inspirational story being The King’s Speech. The movie follows King George of England who, as World War II loomed, began extensive training to get rid of his stutter so he could address his people with clarity and confidence.
Hate: The Favourite
Being active and on the move is something every Capricorn considers to be important. They have their own ambitions and pursue them with utter determination. Therefore, they cannot understand people who seem unenthusiastic and lazy in their work.
The Favourite would be a frustrating film for any Capricorn as Queen Anne in the film is another but ambitious. The queen is a lazy and irritable ruler who relies on others to do the work and tell her what to do. Not an aspiring leader for any Capricorns.
Love: Dunkirk
Capricorns are also not immune to roadblocks in their journeys, but while they might be slowed down, they will not be stopped. There is a level of determination in Capricorns that pushes them forward when most people who have quit.
That “never say die” attitude is at the center of Christopher Nolan’s amazing war epic, Dunkirk. The film depicts the British soldiers trapped on the beaches of France waiting for rescue as the enemies close in. These soldiers make attempt after attempt to escape only to narrowly escape death again and again. But they never give up.
Hate: Finding Neverland
Capricorns are not cold people, but they do have a certain “no-nonsense” outlook on things. For them, there is a time and a place for fun, and they do not like it when others fail to know where to draw the line. Foolishness and ridiculous behavior don’t amuse them.
Finding Neverland is supposed to be a story of embracing your inner child, but Capricorns would likely not appreciate that message. The movie follows J.M. Barrie’s journey to creating Peter Pan, but the idea of a man who acts like a child is not someone Capricorns would find inspiring.
Love: The Imitation Game
When an issue arises, some people will go with their gut in solving it, but Capricorns can always be relied on to take a practical approach. They are not interested in the bold and flashy ideas but would rather look at the data and come to a reasonable conclusion.
This is the kind of thinking that propelled Alan Turning in The Imitation Game. Benedict Cumberbatch plays Turning as he leads a team of codebreakers who became influential in winning World War II. Turning relied on the facts and computers to give him the answers when everyone else was concerned with action.
Hate: Atonement
Capricorns deal in concrete facts first and foremost. Much like their decisions being based on practical thinking, they despise it when rumors and hearsay dictate how things happen. Not surprisingly, they are not big fans of gossip in general.
Atonement would be quite an unsettling and frustrating story for Capricorns. Set during the outbreak of WWII, James McAvoy and Kieran Knightley play lovers who are torn apart due to an unproven accusation based on a lie.
Love: Cinderella Man
Responsibility is an important virtue for many Capricorns. They often see themselves as providers and protectors who are willing to sacrifice a lot to help their loved ones. When it comes to their family, they put their needs above everything else.
Such qualities in a movie character makes them easy to cheer for, especially Jim Braddock in Cinderella Man. This true story follows Braddock, a professional boxer who inspired countless people during the Great Depression as he fought to provide for his family.
Hate: Braveheart
Though Capricorns can be emotional, just like anyone else, they prefer to keep those emotions in check so that they do not interfere in their actions. For Capricorns, the worst thing you could do is lead based on your emotions, especially when that emotion is anger.
Alas, that is what kicks off William Wallace’s journey to becoming a Scottish hero in Braveheart. The film plays around with the historical facts to make Wallace’s war an act of vengeance. Capricorns would not see this as a worthy motivation.
Love: Victoria & Abdul
Capricorns hold the wisdom of experience in very high regard. They often see themselves as teachers, completely willing to impart their own knowledge on others. But they also enjoy learning new things from others who have different experiences.
Such a relationship is at the center of the charming story of Victoria & Abdul. Based on another true story, the movie explores the unlikely friendship that bloomed between Queen Victoria and an Indian clerk. The two teach each other and learn from each other while becoming acquainted.
Hate: Titanic
Capricorns like to take a sensible approach to things and get uncomfortable with those who let their emotions be known to the entire world. So the love story at the center of Titanic would appear less romantic to them and more like a series of bad mistakes.
The movie follows two star-crossed lovers, one a high-society girl and the other a passionate artist, who meet on the ill-fated ship. While Capricorns would likely see Rose’s desire to escape her suffocating life, the wild and impulsive life of Jack Dawson would not be their first choice either.
