Feel Good Movies
January 4, 2009 by Kailani
Filed under random thoughts
First of all, thank you for all your well wishes and prayers. My family and I really appreciate all the kind words of support you shared with us. We’re taking it one day at a time and there are more good days than bad ones. That’s how I know that things are going to get better.
The past few days, DH has taken the girls to Maui so I could have some time to myself. What I enjoyed most was having complete control of the television. I was able to watch some great older movies that always make me feel better – Field of Dreams, Remember the Titans, Pretty Woman, Good Will Hunting. I don’t know what it is about these movies but it’s kind of like a good home cooked meal, comforting and satisfying.
What are some of your feel good movies?
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Kailani: I’m so glad to hear that you are getting along ok. I have been thinking about you a lot and sending good vibes your way.
My favorite “feel good” movies include some of the ones you’ve listed, plus:
* Heaven Can Wait (the Warren Beatty version)
* Tootsie
* Up Close and Personal
* Funny Girl
* Funny Lady
* The Way We Were
* Reds
* An Affair to Remember
* Sleepless in Seattle
* The Mirror Has Two Faces
Now I just noticed that some of those movies are kind of sad, but they are sad in a good way. Sometimes a good wallow in a movie romance that doesn’t work out makes for a good time. At least when it involves Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, anyway.
YOuve got mail
pretty in pink
breakfast club
top gun
its a wonderful life
hope floats
an officer and a gentleman
I am a 80’s kid and I love those movie’s!
I am aslo glad that you are feeling better, you needed to take time to reflect and get back to your ole self. Iknow it is hard to do! I have been there
I watched Steel Magnolias this past weekend. It’s a sad movie, in parts, but I love it.
I’m glad you had some time to yourself. Praying the days get better.
Goodbye Girl, Forever Young, Indiana Jones?
I am glad to hear you are feeling better.
Glad you’re getting better. I suggest you see romantic comedies like Music and Lyrics, Miss Congeniality, Two Weeks Notice.
Someone already took one of the ones I was going to say. Mine are Sweet Home Alabama, Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got Mail, and Miracle on 34th Street.
I’m glad you were able to get some time to yourself and begin to heal.
Time to yourself AND control of the TV? Wow…you are one lucky girl! I’m glad you and your family are doing better.
Some of my faves- Grease, Hope Floats, Coyote Ugly, Save the Last Dance, Sweet Home Alabama, A Knights Tale (mmm, Heath Ledger!). Do you see a theme in most of these? GREAT music!!
On another note- your Field of Dreams…filmed in my state! “Is this Heaven?” “No, it’s IOWA!”
Glad you are feeling well… I like: Love Actually, 50 First Dates, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, and Sliding Doors
DD & I just watched Babe yesterday and she actually sat through it all. I don’t think that I’ve quite yet convinced her that its good though.
My feel good movies are You’ve Got Mail, When Harry Met Sally, and Love, Actually. I also like to watch “Buffy” episodes when I need comfort TV. Big hugs to you.
Forrest Gump, Pretty Woman, Grease, Dirty Dancing. I forgot about Sliding Doors until I saw it up there in the comments – great movie.
I love It’s a Beautiful Life but it’s really emotional.
Like Water for Chocolate is an oldie but goody foreign film. The Notebook is good, too.
Prayers and Hugs to you and your family.
Nothing can turn my day around like Grease.
I’ll sing every song, and recite most of the dialogue.
And to really get me going, I’ll even dance some of the dances (or try to.)
Glad you got some time alone. Sounds like you spent it wisely!
I agree with everyone else, but thought I would throw out some movies no one ever thinks of…
Wild Hearts Can’t be Broken
Dave
Legally Blonde
Glad to hear you are doing better. Nothing like some great movies to make everything better for a couple hours! Sleepless in Seattle, Dirty Dancing, Steel Magnolias and 7 Brides for & Brothers. Have a warmderful day! Its 19 degrees here in Maine!
Forest Gump!
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
Never Been Kissed
Radio
The Wedding Singer
Sixteen Candles
Jerry McGuire
I’m glad you’re doing a little better… hang in there ((hugs))
As for movies… I really like While You Were Sleeping, Everafter, The Princess Bride and a new favorite is Penelope… all romantic stories and yet I find myself laughing a lot as I watch.
I don’t really like “girl” movies, which is an entirely different story, as last time I checked I am indeed a girl…. but Sixteen Candles makes me laugh out loud, EVERY single time I watch it.
I love Steele Magnolias. But I NEVER watch the ending…too depressing.
Kailani – I’m so glad you’re starting to feel better. I think my favorite movie is Pretty Woman.
Have a great week.
As goofy as it sounds, I’m always in a better mood after watching Kenneth Branaugh’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” It has an awesome cast – Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, Emma Thompson, etc. It’s one of my favorite Shakespeare plays!
P.S. I’m happy to hear that you’re feeling a bit better!
Love these:
The Money Pit
Ghost
A lot of great movies listed here. I like Amelie, Like water for Chocolate, Chocolat, Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile, The Iron Giant, My Fair Lady,What Dreams May Come, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – man I could go on & on!
Keep feeling better
oddly, i find Shawshank Redemption very uplifting. you get to cry and it’s a good ending. i also like Forest Gump, very moving. i also vote for Iron Giant, great message. and Finding Nemo: ‘just keep swimming’. just for fun, i like Grease, the Wedding Singer and ANYTHING with Cary Grant! take care of yourself
The Sandlot always makes me laugh, it reminds of who my husband is on the inside:)
I like the movies listed above however I need comedy & action to lift my spirits.
Also how can you not feel good after watching Mel Gibson & Danny Glover in any of the Lethal Weapon series?
I do hope that you will continue feeling better. Wishing you peace & joy in 2009
Madagascar and Over the Hedge, but they’re also kids’ movies. I love them! How about Milo and Otis?
Love Actually!
I love that movie.
I am glad you are doing as well as can be expected.
I will watch anything that will make me laugh when I am feeling down. Eventually I realize that I am laughing and not thinking about whatever for just that hour and a half.
I love The Pursuit of Happyness! It is one of those kind of movies that makes you feel grateful for all you have and with perseverance you can make it through anything!
when you said “older” movies… I was thinking waaaaaaaaaay older. Those don’t seem “old” enough to be “older” ha
Happy New Year! Wishing you a great 2009.
I love feel good movies too.
I love…
Pretty Woman
You’ve Got Mail
Sleepless in Seattle
A Walk in the Clouds
I love to watch Pride and Prejudice (A&E) when I’m down.
Bridget Jones’ Diaries, both of ‘em
Hey Kailani, I am pleased to read this post, that you are doing well. And I pray you will one day see God’s hand in this, although admittedly, I don’t always manage this myself. But I haven’t given up. xoxo
Everyone is coming up with what I would have said but really any romantic comedy makes me happy. I also love Say Anything.
one of my personal favorite inspiring movies: THE MIGHTY.
I am all about the feel good movies! One of my favorites is “Miracle.” http://www.trulymovingpictures.org is an awesome website (check out the list of feel good movies.)
There are certainly a few I can watch again and again ~ Sleepless in Seattle, Dirty Dancing, Working Girl, Step Mom, Runaway Bride, Miss Congeniality…
I was thinking of you and praying for you (although I didn’t get to tell you right away….
I am glad you had that quiet moments with your self…
yes, take it one day at a time.
Liza
Sleepless in Seattle is my favorite
And a classic one is A Sound Of Music
DH is good to you. What a blessing. Hope today is a good day for you. Don’t ask me why, but I always feel good after You’ve Got Mail.
Ohh and Hitch.