For instance, I can be in the most horrendous mood! I’m talking slamming doors, snapping at everyone who dares make eye contact and thumping around like a natural disaster leaving news worthy chaos in my wake. Yet, I’m almost certain that in 30 minutes time I will probably be grinning from ear to ear either at Doreen the forgettable fish or singing my not so tuneful lungs out along with Mama Mia in to my hairbrush and suddenly, all is right with the world again! I know that seems a tad dramatic but it’s true and if my collection/stress reducer someday does not have this desired result – that’s when I find a therapist! But up to this point I have saved a fortune. There is just that selection of movies that never get old even though you can recite every word and somehow watching it for the thousandth time still gives you that feeling you got the first time. So, I have decided to celebrate these magical mood enhancing movies and by bringing them in to the spotlight once more. So this January, when you are inevitably feeling gloomy with the cold weather, dark nights, serious cash flow deficit, the flu and what feels like a million years until pay day, just snuggle up with a good movie and feel the warmth wash over you!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you 15 of the most classic feel good films around – enjoy over Xmas or the new year!
Bridget Jones
That’s right, any film that outs a woman’s secret collection of ‘big pants’ and somehow makes them a) acceptable and b) thought of as quite sexy must be a classic! Not to mention the delectable and quite charming Mr Darcy! Any movie that shows an ordinary and just like us woman finding the man of her dreams (and not the usual blonde, model type who of course can get any guy she chooses – very believable!) has to make a feel good hit. You will certainly be made to feel better for any of your own embarrassing moments!
The Wedding Singer
So Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) is a wedding singer in the 1980’s who meets Drew Barrymore’s character Julia Sullivan and needless to say this film makes for a hilarious romantic comedy. The two have since worked together on other funny films including the brilliant 50 first dates and its clearly a partnership that works! The dodgy 80’s outfits, Adam’s singing, the happy ending where they realise they are about to marry the wrong people and of course – the cameo by Billy Idol at the end make this a true feel good film that is sure to still give you belly ache from laughing too hard.
Little Miss Sunshine
This extremely original and quirky film documents a family’s determination to get their daughter in to a beauty pageant which sees them take a trip in their VW bus. This film has all the aspects you wouldn’t expect including a suicidal sibling, bankruptcy, the dad who preaches about success but is an actual loser in life, a son taking a vow of silence and a grandfather addicted to heroine! Expect no special effects but a whole lot of charm. I think we can all relate to a dysfunctional family like this one!
Finding Nemo
This is just one of the funniest animations created in a long time and you will roll about laughing again and again when you meet Doreen the fish voiced by Ellen DeGeneres who has a short term memory! The other animals that you meet along the way such as Crush the unbelievably cool Turtle and the group of Sharks who have vowed to be vegetarian, will leave you charmed and grinning from ear to ear and the reunion of Nemo with his dad at the end is so cute!
The Sound of Music
It’s quite hard to believe that a film released in 1965 is still loved as a favourite movie some 45 years on. Especially considering the progression in film since that era but the lack of CGI and animation does just not seem to bother us. This musical will have you singing along and lifting your spirits the minute Julie Andrews breaks in to song!
The Breakfast Club
Another classic film is the Breakfast Club which was released in 1985 and has lived on in our hearts. As kids we all like the idea of meeting four other stereo typical high school kids that would never talk to you in a million years but circumstances force you together and then you realise you are all alike. Going from unknown to popular overnight and forming and exclusive club was the dream. I think even as adults we can all still relate to this film and remember our high school days as well making it a truly feel good film.
Mama Mia
The fairly recent release sees a film made from the hugely popular ABBA songs which are sang throughout this magical musical. All our fave ABBA hits in one place what could possibly be better? Meryl Streep and friends give extremely funny performances and Pierce Brosnan lets us in on his very dodgy singing voice!
Toy Story
The third installment has just been released but for me the first film will always reign supreme! The adorable adventures of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and friends will make you giggle while their fight to remain Andy’s number one toy will pull at your heart strings and make you regret that day you callously threw out Action Man/Barbie without thinking about their feelings!
Forrest Gump
This film captures the true essence of human kindness and spirit and depicts the life of Forrest Gump, a kind and caring person through and through. Forrest doesn’t know how to be nasty only to be kind and how to protect the ones he loves. His life demonstrates that you don’t have to be smart to be successful and makes you feel as though anything you have ever hoped for is possible. You are smiling through his successes and feeling upset with him for his losses. A true emotional roller coaster and a must see movie.
Groundhog Day
Bill Murray successfully displays a whole lot of sarcastic comedy thrown in with sheer misery yet manages to leave us charmed and loving his wisecracks all these years later. Imagine reliving the worst day of your life over and over again! We can’t begin to think about it but luckily we don’t have to worry. Instead, we can kick back, relax and watch Bill Murray relive his worst moments while our worries slowly begin to fade away.
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Take a foul mouthed blind man in debt to his bookie (Pryor) and a deaf news stand owner (Wilder) who often misreads lips who happen to be at the scene of a crime together and get blamed for a murder so must then go on the run to clear their names and you have one of the funniest comedy films ever made. Add Kevin Spacey in as a villain as this has all the feel good movie points needed to hit the spot on a gloomy day.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Released in 1946, this is the oldest film on the list. It’s hard to believe that a film from this era can still capture our hearts now. A small man with big dreams sees his obligations stop him from pursuing the things he wants in life and finds himself stuck in a small town with a family to support and everyone demanding something of him. He then considers taking his own life as it becomes too much. I know this sounds like a depressing movie but he comes through and the pain make the victory more poignant and sweet! The relate-ability of this film and the ultimately happy ending are what has made it resonate with so many.
As Good As It Gets
As Good As It Gets tells the story of a single mother working as a waitress who forms unlikely friendships with a gay artist and a grumpy author. Nicholson (the grumpy guy) decides to turn his life around and become a better man. The message is that it is never too late to change and be a better person and the chances are you wont be able to resist a few tears at the end.
ET
Elliot is a little boy who finds a lost alien which he calls ET. The film is about him keeping a secret while he searches to find a way to get him home but mostly its a story of friendship and the lengths people will go to honour a friend. ET is definitely the film that takes me back to my childhood each time I see it. I remember being transfixed by this weird looking little Alien and loved how cute it was and not a lot has changed today. Again, tears are bound to be shed near the end and this really is a classic feel good film.
Dirty Dancing
This release has been described numerous times as the ‘best movie medicine’ and is constantly on top of the best movie lists. Featuring the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray it sees the unlikely couple dance together and eventually end up together. Total romance fest and the soundtrack and dancing are bound to get you out of any funk.
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1 Comments
#1 Sanadtech Posted 2 years ago:
You forgot Grown ups!