When I don’t have anything to do, I usually just Google “movies that give you the feels” and find a list to pick a movie from. After years of reading lists and watching those feel good movies, I have decided to make a list of my own. So, on that note, here is my list of my top 5 feel good movies!
5. The Intern
I first watched this movie about a year ago and it instantly became one of my all time favourites. The Intern tells the story of business owner, Jules Ostin, who meets widower Ben Whittaker. Their relationship starts out as a business relationship when Ben signs up as an intern, but ultimately blossoms into an unlikely friendship. From the heart warming story to the effortless acting, this movie will take anyone through a roller coaster of emotions with characters you will learn to love.
4. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty follows the story of Walter Mitty, an average man with some wild daydreams. He works a job that it seems will lead to nothing, but a missing photo takes him on the journey of a lifetime. I first watched this movie in my English 20 class and I have to say that it did not disappoint. Watching this film has made me question if I had been making the most out of my life, and it pushes me to do so. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty tells a wonderful story with a great message that anyone can take from.
3. The Proposal
Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock are two of my favourite actors, so naturally, their movie The Proposal made it’s way into my list of top movies. The reason I say this movie is so great is because of how meaningful but funny it is at the same time. I won’t go into too much detail because it is hard to do so without spoiling too much of the plot, but The Proposal tells the story of Margaret Tate, a Canadian at risk of deportation, who lies about being engaged to Andrew Paxton, her assistant. From there, things just get crazier. Regardless, this is a must watch for anyone looking for a light rom-com.
2. Eddie the Eagle
Eddie the Eagle is on my list for a couple of reasons. The biggest reason is because of how inspirational it is. It tells the story of aspiring ski jumper Eddie Edwards who, against all odds, makes his way into the 1988 Calgary Olympic games. Every actor in this movie was amazing, but Hugh Jackman really stole the show. This movie really shows how far determination and a little bit of faith can go.
1. Begin Again
This is, without a doubt, my all time favourite movie of all time. From the acting to the story all the way to the soundtrack, there was nothing that I disliked about this movie. Begin Again tells the inspiring story of a New York music producer who has hit rock bottom and feels that there is nothing left in his life. However, everything changes when he meets Greta, a girl stuck in a similar in a similar situation. I cannot continue writing about the movie without spoiling part of it, but if you are a person who loves a heartwarming story filled with good music, Begin Again is definitely a movie you should consider watching.
That concludes my top 5 list of feel good movies. If you are ever bored and want to watch a good movie you should definitely consider one on this list.
