We’re slowly getting more and more snow, and the weather is hinting at a cozy day inside with a hot cup of cocoa and a good movie. Though often times, it’s hard to decide on a movie that you haven’t seen. So below I’ve listed my top 10 movie recommendations.
10. The Martian
I think I’ve seen this movie at least three times. It’s about an astronaut (Matt Damon) trying to survive on Mars alone after his whole team assumes him to be dead. It’s a really intriguing movie, with a lore more humour than you’d expect.
Rated: PG-13
9. The Aristocats
This movie is most certainly one of my favourite Disney movies. It’s a cute story about a family of cats trying to find their way home. If you’re looking for a wholesome animated movie, look no further than this movie.
Rated: G
8. Pitch Perfect
This movie came out years ago (they’ve made three movies in the series but nothing tops the first one) It’s about an acapella singing group and their journey in an acapella competition. Personally, I think it’s one of the best movies ever. There’s so much good music and it’s hilarious.
Rated: PG-13
7. The Sound of Music
I’m sure that nearly every person ever has seen this movie, but if you haven’t, please go watch it. It’s lovely musical about a woman going to be a governess for a quite rich family and it’s just so good. And Julie Andrews is in it, so it’s definitely worth seeing it for her.
Rated: G
6. Kill your Darlings
I’ve only seen this movie once, but dear god it was so good. It’s set in 1944 and it’s about the poet Allen Ginsburg (I’ve read some of his poetry, which is really good) and a murder that him and a few other poets are involved in. It’s a pretty intense movie but I liked it a lot.
Rated: R
5. Christopher Robin
This came out pretty recently and it’s an adorable movie about the characters of Winnie the Pooh, and the now grown up Christopher Robin. I cried so hard. I grew up watching Winnie the Pooh and this live action movie exceeded all my expectations.
Rated: PG
4. The Notebook
I hate to admit that this movie is on my top ten list, but it’s my guilty pleasure. It’s a cliché love story between a poor boy and a rich girl (I can’t really go into much without spoiling anything) and I remember sobbing by the end. It’s a lovely movie, featuring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams might I add.
Rated PG-13
3. The Imitation Game
I haven’t seen this movie in a good few years, but it’s actually spectacular. It’s about an english mathematician in WW2 trying to crack the German Enigma code. Now, this movie is definitely not light hearted, but it’s very good. The acting as well, is just spot on.
Rated: PG-13
2. Call Me By Your Name
Okay, so I read the book that this movie is based on (it’s such lovely writing I definitely suggest it) last year, and then this summer I watched the movie. And it was so beautiful. For one, the actors are fantastic and then the actual camera work was amazing as well. I loved it. The story is about a boy in Italy falling for a man staying with him and his family. I cannot stress enough how beautiful this movie is.
Rated: R
Before I do my #1 movie, I’d like to mention a few runners up. They’re all wonderful movies, just not my top ones.
- The Miseducation of Cameron Post
- The Breakfast Club
- A Single Man
- Ocean’s 11
- Heathers
- The Princess Bride
- Deadpool
- and Holding the Man
Last but not least,
1. La La Land
I know for some this was probably anticlimactic, but this movie is honestly a work of art. I’m probably exaggerating just a little but I’ve seen this movie four times and every time I cry so hard. It’s about a young woman trying to make it as an actress in Hollywood, all whilst falling in love with a jazz obsessed pianist. I don’t know how to put into words just how much I love this movie. It’s also a musical, which really made it for me. I just love it so much, it’s gorgeous and whimsical and definitely deserves to be top of my list.
