Feel-good films are shamefully underappreciated. There will be no tears here. Just absolute bliss.
The ups and downs of life are never easy. They can leave us feeling befuddled, bewildered and even heartbroken. But there is one thing that way always makes us feel better: films. There are movies out there that can help you recover and move on, whether you are in a mood for a good cry or a feel-good humour. They also give us hope and remind us that the world is a huge place with limitless possibilities.
Starred by Abigail Breslin, Toni Collette, Paul Dano and Steve Carell. Following a daughter’s request to compete in a beauty pageant, the family embarks on an epic cross-country road trip to get her on stage. You can't help but smile as you see these family make great efforts to make their daughter's wishes come true.
The film's framing device is an old man reciting the story you are about to witness to his grandson to make him feel better. Fencing, torture, battling, giants, revenge, escapes, monsters, true love, chases, miracles" This is a movie that truly has it all, and even in it’s “darkest” moments, it’s still amusing, pleasant and a welcome respite from your daily problems.
If you are looking for some girl power and laughter, Girls Trip is the film for you. The film follows four friends who reunite in New Orleans after five years apart for a crazy and wonderful weekend. Girls Trip is the perfect movie to remind you that sometimes all you need is a wonderful group of friends to help you heal and move on, thanks to its raucous comedy and sympathetic characters.
Jenny is a young lady who moves to San Francisco and also deals with heartbreak from her long-term love. She turns to her two best friends for a wild and chaotic last night in New York City to cope with her heartbreak. Along the way, she realises that her relationship is finished, but her life is far from done.
A man suffering from mental illness falls in love with a woman, played by Jennifer Lawrence, who is also coping with personal issues. The two create an unexpected friendship as they support one another and negotiate life's ups and downs.
If you see Moonstruck enough times, the family in the film may begin to resemble your own. Cher's portrayal as Loretta Castorini, a person who feels destined for a life of misfortune, earned her an Oscar. She decides to marry one man, but she ultimately develops feelings for his siblings.
In this enduringly charming movie, Anne Hathaway portrays Andy, an ambitious writer who lands his ideal position at a fashion magazine akin to Vogue. The sole snag? Meryl Streep's evil employer, Miranda Priestly is a living nightmare.
Kirsten Dunst plays the leader of her high school's prestigious cheering squad, Torrance, in the first of the raucous, cult-classic film series. They discover that their routines are exact replicas of those of their rival team, The Clovers, captained by Gabrielle Union as they are en route to the championships.
This viral sensation on Netflix is the ideal teen romance to brighten your day. It centres on Lara Jean, a high school student whose world is turned upside down when her five crushes get unexpected hidden love letters. The finest aspect? Rewrites are underway for this story.
Ups and downs can be difficult, but nothing beats a good feel-good movie to elevate your spirits and assure you that everything will be fine.
