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*~*Uplifting Films*~*
The Station Agent [2004]The Station Agent [2004]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £3.86
A beautiful, thoughtful, and funny film. You'll be glad you saw it. I even enjoyed the cast commentary (!)
Office Space [1999]Office Space [1999]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.50
Very funny cult comedy, and a must if you hate your job.
Secretary [2002]Secretary [2002]
Buy used from: £4.99
Brave and kinky love story.
The Big Lebowski (Special Edition) [1998]The Big Lebowski (Special Edition) [1998]
Buy new: £3.21 / Used from: £2.90
So funny. Jeff Bridges is brilliant. Even better on second or third watching.
The Story Of The Weeping Camel [2004]The Story Of The Weeping Camel [2004]
Buy new: £4.68 / Used from: £5.45
Really engrossing, a bit like meditation. And you really care about the camels - honestly!
My Neighbour TotoroMy Neighbour Totoro
Buy new: £7.16 / Used from: £6.90
My favourite ever animated film. I suppose it's for kids really, but it's just so imaginative and fun.
Benny And Joon [1993]Benny And Joon [1993]
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An original, offbeat romantic comedy.
The Abyss [1989]The Abyss [1989]
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Not your average alien film. Thoughtful and kind of romantic.
Cinema Paradiso (4 Disc Deluxe Edition Box Set) [1989]Cinema Paradiso (4 Disc Deluxe Edition Box Set) [1989]
Buy new: £7.79 / Used from: £12.00
Beautiful and heart-warming.
Don Juan De Marco [1995]Don Juan De Marco [1995]
Buy new: £3.18 / Used from: £3.20
I love this film.
Swingers (Special Edition) [1996]Swingers (Special Edition) [1996]
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Funny and cool.
Serenity [2005]Serenity [2005]
Buy new: £2.24 / Used from: £1.99
You'll get more out of it after watching the 'Firefly' TV series (shiny), but is still brilliant and witty sci-fi on its own.
Il Postino [1995]Il Postino [1995]
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Slow-paced, beautiful, atmospheric, touching.
So I Married An Axe Murderer [1993]So I Married An Axe Murderer [1993]
Buy new: £4.21 / Used from: £2.75
I think it's Mike Myers at his best. 'We shall fly like children of the night!'
High Fidelity [2000]High Fidelity [2000]
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John Cusack and friends are all brilliant in this.
Beautiful Girls [1996]Beautiful Girls [1996]
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Warm-hearted small town comedy.
Midnight RunMidnight Run by Robert De Niro
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.55
Really enjoyable buddy movie, made when they still had proper actors in them, not just 'comedians' or Jackie Chan. And Robert de Niro is beautiful in this.
Next Stop Wonderland [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Next Stop Wonderland [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Buy used from: £3.50
An intelligent, low-key romantic-comedy. Very enjoyable. Must be a Region 2 version somewhere.
Barefoot In The Park [1967]Barefoot In The Park [1967]
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I love this. Robert Redford is brilliant. Funny and very charming. Seen lots of times.
Gigi [1958]Gigi [1958]
Buy new: £3.47 / Used from: £2.96
Sumptuous and atmospheric, with beautiful songs. If you ever get a craving for an old-fashioned romantic musical, this is the one to watch. The Gigi of the title is a beautiful Parisian courtesan.
The Princess Bride.The Princess Bride.
Buy used from: £37.00
I loved this as a kid, and as an adult too. The line about 'using your left hand so it's not over so quickly' escaped my attention as a kid. Ha ha!
Galaxy Quest [2000]Galaxy Quest [2000]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £1.91
One of the funniest films Ive ever seen, and brilliant characters.
Tremors [1990]Tremors [1990]
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Well-crafted monster fun, with funny characters.
Contact (Special Edition) [1997]Contact (Special Edition) [1997]
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Jodie Foster is great in this entertaining but thoughtful alien movie.
Much Ado About Nothing [1993]Much Ado About Nothing [1993]
Buy new: £3.78 / Used from: £3.77
Glowy and happy. PS - click my username for Part 2 of this list. :)