I love watching movies. I'm a pretty big fan of re-watching movies that I like as well. I've been known to watch a movie more than once in a row on many occasions. I like all kinds of genres but probably find dramas to be my favorite. It doesn't take much for me to dislike a movie because i'm really picky but that said the list of movies I really like is pretty long. I'm pretty ADD so you'd think that a movie would capture my attention very well but if I'm not interested you'll know real quick!
I just love knowing what people's favorite movies are. You can really get a feel for someone's personality based on their movie selections. Anytime I'm meeting someone new one of the first questions to get things going I ask is about movies.
I made a good attempt to gather a list of my favorite movies. My list got to be pretty big and I excluded horror flicks because that's an entire list in it'self. Here's my shortened list. It was a struggle to decide which to use and which not to use because I just love so many movies.
The Breakfast club/ I know this is a cliche movie but I love it! This is a movie that really spoke to me because the first time I saw this movie I was going through some identity issues. The fact that all these people came from different walks of life made me feel not so alone.
The Cider House Rules/ I first saw this one freshman year of college in film class. I fell in love, this movie is a timeless love story about an orphan and his journey through life and his struggle to accept the fact that he has a "place" in life. Because this film follows his life from birth to adulthood showing his life struggle I feel more emotionally connected. I'm a sucker for movies made about life struggles. Also any time a movie is set in New England (especially NH, ME and VT) I get really excited.
October Sky/ What an empowering movie! Three high school boys from a coal town get together and follow their dreams. Overcoming every obstacle in their way. I feel an attachment to this one because when I was a kid I had a big fascination with rockets. I used to build and launch model rockets out my back yard.
Good Will Hunting/ Matt Damon, that's all there is to say. This movie is another good one. It chronicles the life struggles of a South Boston labor worker as he expands his mind through mandated therapy and math all while re evaluating his friendships with himself and those around him. I watched this because Matt Damon was in it and ended up liking it for the plot and acting.
Breakfast at Tiffany's/ I was very very late to the band wagon on this one. I don't think I officially saw it until high school. I love Audrey Hepburn so this was a must for me.
The Talented Mr. Ripley/ Another movie with Matt Damon, how wonderful! I have loved this movie since as long as I could understand it. This movie is a wonderful tragic love story full of backstabbing and mind bending twists. I love movies with a twist especially dramas like this. And the setting? Italy, Perfect!
Philadelphia/ Falling into the LGBTQIA spectrum myself I couldn't help but hold this movie close to my heart especially because it's a true story. Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington's acting in this movie was amazing! I just love LGBT films.
Ghost Busters/ Who doesn't love Ghost Busters? It's a classic timeless movie with some killer actors and a great plot. If I never mentioned it before let me tell you now that I love Bill Murray. He's funny and a great actor.
The Parent Trap/ What girl doesn't love this movie? It's funny, captivating and stars Lindsay Lohan (before she went off the deep end). I'm a sucker for kids movies so when picking my list this tied with It Takes Two.
Winter's Bone/ A gripping drama that kept me on the edge of my seat right till the credits. The award for best picture this movie won was totally deserved. The plot for this film really frames the setting well and the acting is perfect. I love movies with "southern accents" for some reason so this was a shoe in.
What are your favorite movies?
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