Films about changing appearance are very popular with viewers. In most cases, this story promises a good fairy tale for adults. Such films inspire and give determination to change their image, thereby improving the quality of life. After all, it is no secret to anyone that our sense of self is in close connection with the way we look. Impeccable image gives self-confidence and enhances social status.
And some films on this subject make you think about what is really important, and about the price that sometimes the hostages of a distorted system of values have to pay.
Office Romance (1977)
Films about changing appearance are popular not only in modern cinema. The classic fairy tale story about the magical transformation of the ugly duckling into a beautiful swan has been in demand at all times.
A delightful example of cinematic art is Eldar Ryazanov’s comedy “Office Romance”. The film tells the story of a single father with two children Anatoly Novoseltsev and his boss Lyudmila Kalugina. Of course, this is a story of love and its transforming power. Initially, a modest and shy Anatoly decides, on the advice of a comrade, to strike for a strict and impregnable boss for the sake of promotion on the career ladder, but everything changes when a genuine feeling arises between them. Lyudmila herself is also changing, transforming from a restrained, inexpressive, dry woman into a real beauty. This helps her not only to arrange a personal life, but also to establish relationships with colleagues.
The Gloss (2007)
Another Russian film about changing appearance. The director of the picture is Andrei Konchalovsky. Excellent cast: the main roles were played by Julia Vysotskaya and Alexander Domogarov. Also in the film were Irina Ryazanova, Alexei Serebryakov, Olga and Tatyana Arntgolts, Mikhail Policeitsimako, Efim Shifrin and others. And although the picture is positioned as a comedy, it raises a lot of difficult topics.
The plot is based on the story of Gali, who came to Moscow from the province in the hope of becoming a model. But at the first interview, the girl, not embarrassed in the expressions, makes it clear that nothing shines on her in this field. From hopelessness Galya gets a job as a seamstress. But one day she gets a lucky ticket: she gets a job in a fashion agency that selects brides for wealthy men. Initially, she takes the position of assistant to the owner of the agency, but soon she herself becomes one of the candidates for the wife of a millionaire.
Galina manages to conquer the catwalk and marry a rich man, it would seem that all her dreams have come true, but this does not bring her happiness. You have to pay for a sweet life, and sometimes this price is disproportionately high.
Miss Congeniality (2000)
This is a beautiful, kind comedy with the magnificent Sandra Bullock in the title role. The heroine is an FBI agent. She is smart, purposeful, assertive, but completely devoid of femininity. It would seem that this does not bother her at all. But one of the tasks leads her to a beauty contest, in which she will take part in order to calculate and capture the criminal. So in Grace's life comes a time of change. Under the strict guidance of the stylist Victor, the heroine goes from a manly woman with bad manners and bad habits to a stunning beauty and a real lady.
The picture is filled with humor and unobtrusive irony. Miss Congeniality is a movie that will surely cheer you up.
“Terribly Beautiful” (2011)
Not all films about changing appearance tell stories of girls' wonderful transformation. “Terribly Beautiful” - a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Alex Flynn. This is a modern version of Beauty and the Beast. The main character - Kyle (performed by Alex Pettyfer) is very handsome, rich, successful and confident that only beautiful people rule the world. His arrogance and neglect of others lead to the fact that the witch casts a spell on him. Kyle loses his beauty, and the only thing that can save him is love. The sorceress gives him a year to find someone who can love him. But to achieve this, having a repulsive appearance, is not easy. Especially for the person who attached too much importance to beauty. Meanwhile, there is less and less time.
This is an incredibly romantic melodrama about true values and, of course, about true love.
Every girl dreams of becoming a princess
The film "How to Become a Princess" (2001) is a family comedy about a girl named Mia (Anne Hathaway). She is an ordinary American teenager, leads an unremarkable life and is not popular at school. But one day everything changes abruptly: Mia learns that she is the princess and the only heiress to the throne of a small country. Her grandmother, the ruling queen, comes to her to persuade the girl to take the throne. The heroine will not only have to go the path of transformation, learn the rules of etiquette and find appropriate manners, but also make a difficult choice between her former habitual life with her mother in California and the management of the whole country.
In addition to an amazing change in appearance, the film tells about family values and the significance of true friendship. And of course, not without a romantic line in the plot.
Stupid (1995)
The main character and her friend belong to the golden youth of Beverly Hills. The daughters of wealthy parents, they are only interested in shopping and parties. Feeling amused by the entertainment, they decide to add variety to their lives and benefit the new girl, introducing her into her circle and turning her into a real beauty. They have to get a very unexpected result.
But a classmate is not the only one who becomes the object of the heroine's charity. Cher decides to arrange the personal life of a middle-aged and not particularly attractive, but kind and intelligent teacher. She finds for him an ideal, from her point of view, a couple in the person of one of the teachers of her school and proceeds to active actions.
Everyone can be happy
The film “The Mirror has Two Faces” (1996) is full of deep meaning. The inimitable Barbra Streisand not only played the main female role in it, but also acted as the director of the picture.
The main character, Gregory Larkin, gives a course in mathematics at Columbia University, his only love is work. He has behind him the sad experience of a failed relationship. Gregory thinks that sex only complicates and distracts from work, but also does not want to be alone. Then he decides to build a relationship not on the basis of passion or love, but on the basis of intellectual intimacy. The hero gives the corresponding announcement in the newspaper. So he met with Rose Morgan. She is also a teacher with an unsettled personal life. Rose is not beautiful, but she is smart and pretty charming. Soon the heroes decide to get married.
Their marriage is more like friendships. But Rose is not satisfied with this state of things, like any woman, she wants to love and be loved. During one of Gregory’s business trips, the heroine decides to experiment: she radically changes her image in order to attract the attention of her husband.
The heroes of the film “The Mirror has Two Faces” are the most ordinary people, everyone can find a reflection of themselves in them. Nothing unusual, magical, fairytale happens to them. They have a natural desire for everyone to be happy. But happiness is not what is given to us from above, sometimes it is necessary to fight for it. Sometimes with oneself.
This is a very bright, kind and sincere story that everyone can be happy.
Beauty and the Ugly (2007)
Among the films about changing the girl’s appearance, the most dramatic changes with the heroine occur in this picture. Of course, this is a comedy, and much has been exaggerated in it, including the degree of unattractiveness of June Figgs, one of the central heroines.
The plot is based on the love story of Nat Cooper, who could not forget his first school love. Years later, he accidentally meets his beloved Christabel Abbott. Nat is determined not to miss her chance and build a relationship with the beautiful Christabel. However, the girl everywhere walks with her ugly friend June, which becomes an obstacle to the implementation of our hero’s plan. Nat is struggling to find a pair for June, but she has such a repulsive appearance that even for the money men refuse to go on a date with her.
In desperation, Nat decides to help June change her appearance for the better. And he does it, and how!
“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006)
Another film with a plot about changing appearance with Anne Hathaway in the title role. The picture is based on the novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger.
Young, full of hopes and dreams, Andrea, or Andy, is looking for work after graduation. She dreams of serious journalism, but receives an invitation only to the editorial office of a fashion magazine. Andy is very far from the world of fashion and does not consider this work serious, but still comes for an interview, since there are no other options yet.
The editor-in-chief of the magazine is tyrannical Miranda Priestley (Meryl Streep), a real shark in the fashion world. It would seem that the rustic provincial Andy has no chance of becoming her assistant, but this is what happens by the will of fate. The heroine very quickly realizes that she will not be able to succeed if she does not become one of those beauties with whom the fashion industry is filled. But with the change of image comes not only success at work, but also a shift in values. It turns out that beauty and a successful career are not always what can bring happiness.
“The Skin I Live In” (2011)
Among films about changing appearance, you can find not only romantic comedies and melodramas. The psychological thriller “The Skin I Live in” tells the story of dramatic changes, including gender reassignment.
The action takes place in a secluded mansion owned by the brilliant plastic surgeon Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas). He managed to create artificial human skin. This would be wonderful if the object of his experiments was not the woman he is holding captive. The young captive of the crazy doctor, Vera, is struggling to keep her mind in these terrible conditions.
Once in the house is the son of the servant of Marilia, Seca, he decides to take advantage of the absence of Robert and rape Vera. The returning master kills Seku. This launches a chain of flashbacks in which events unfold before the audience six years ago, very unexpected and confusing.
This is a rather mixed, sometimes shocking picture. But the depth of the plot and the masterful play of the actors will definitely not leave you indifferent.
200 Lbs of Beauty (2006)
Among Korean films about changing appearance, it is worth noting “200 pounds of beauty” (“200 pounds of beauty”). The transformation of the main character is very radical and can not do without plastic surgery, which is extremely popular and widespread in South Korea.
The plot focuses on the talented singer Kang Han Na. Unattractive appearance and overweight do not allow her to go on stage, so she sings behind the scenes, and in front of the audience at this time appears textured, but devoid of talent girl. The unrequited love and neglect of others make Han Na decide on a radical change in appearance. The girl seeks help from plastic surgeons. A year later, from the notorious bbw there is no trace left. The transformed heroine is determined to build a solo career, because now no less beautiful body is attached to her beautiful voice.