10 Most Intense Movies of the 21st Century

Some movies are designed to push us to the edge. They are often vicarious experiences, so it only makes sense that those films that put their characters through the wringer, be it emotional, physical or mental, would want to immerse the audience in that feeling. As technology has advanced, and filmmakers have gotten more creative, this intensity has only increased in the 21st century, but all the technical prowess in the world isn’t a guarantee that a film itself will be intense.