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Some of my favorite feel-good films!
Lady In The Water [DVD] [2006]Lady In The Water [DVD] [2006]
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This film is stunning. It leaves you feeling deeply and emotionally satisfied.
The Village [DVD] [2004]The Village [DVD] [2004]
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This one is a bit scary, but it's a fascinating love story at heart, the two leads are excellent, and the score by James Newton Howard is the most inspirational I’ve ever heard.
Waitress [DVD] [2007]Waitress [DVD] [2007]
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One of the funniest, cutest and most feel-good films ever!
Bridget Jones's Diary [DVD] [2001]Bridget Jones's Diary [DVD] [2001]
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THE all-time feel-good classic. If you haven't seen it yet, make sure it's the next thing you do!
WALL-E (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2008]WALL-E (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2008]
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A little film with a big message: Who would've guessed that robots could be so adorable? Strong and meaningful.
Good Girl, The [2003] [DVD]Good Girl, The [2003] [DVD]
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Jennifer Aniston + Jake Gyllenhaal + mountains of black-comedy + every feel-good trick in the book = one of my favorite films ever!
Be Kind Rewind [DVD] [2007]Be Kind Rewind [DVD] [2007]
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This is the funniest film I've seen in ages- creative, hilarious and heart-warming.
Hairspray (2007) [DVD]Hairspray (2007) [DVD]
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Arguably the most feel-good musical of all time!
Ten Items Or Less [DVD] [2006]Ten Items Or Less [DVD] [2006]
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70 minutes of pure amazement- hypnotically beautiful.
Happy-Go-Lucky [DVD] [2008]Happy-Go-Lucky [DVD] [2008]
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Not as much as its title suggests, but this film somehow teaches you life lessons and leaves you feeling richly satisfied.
Once [DVD]Once [DVD]
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A powerful, moving and original musical- guaranteed to make you laugh AND cry.
Little Miss Sunshine [DVD] [2006]Little Miss Sunshine [DVD] [2006]
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Funny, sweet, and incredibly witty. (Oh yea, and TOTALLY adorable!)
Eagle Vs. Shark [DVD] [2007]Eagle Vs. Shark [DVD] [2007]
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Awkward, painful, heart-breaking... and true. Fantastic stuff.
Pay It Forward [DVD] [2001]Pay It Forward [DVD] [2001]
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What can I say? Heart-wrenching and heart-warming, with a plot to die for!
Ratatouille [DVD] [2007]Ratatouille [DVD] [2007]
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Absolutely stunning, just, absolutely, stunning.
Bridge To Terabithia [DVD] [2007]Bridge To Terabithia [DVD] [2007]
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One of the saddest, most unexpected and soal-warming films I've ever seen. An utter triumph.
Stand By Me [DVD] [1987]Stand By Me [DVD] [1987]
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THE coming-of-age classic. Moving, charming and unbearably funny.
October Sky [DVD] [1999]October Sky [DVD] [1999]
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This was the most unlikely hit of 2004- powerful, inspiring and relevant.
The Polar Express [2004] [DVD]The Polar Express [2004] [DVD] by Tom Hanks
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This film makes Christmas 10 times better. Snuggle up next to the fire and enjoy.
Knocked Up [DVD] [2007]Knocked Up [DVD] [2007]
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One of the most consistently funny films ever! The 2 hours fly by in what seems about 10 minutes!
Clerks 2 [DVD] [2006]Clerks 2 [DVD] [2006]
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It gets a bit close-to-the-edge when the climax arrives, but still, this is a sunny and healthy sequel. Better than the original?
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004]Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004]
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The second film on the list from director Michael Gondry- he makes unthinkable, thinkable in his weird and wonderful films.
Juno [DVD] [2007]Juno [DVD] [2007]
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An overly quirky, incredibly witty and brilliantly honest portrayal of teenage pregnancy at its coolest.
The Princess And the Warrior [DVD] [2001]The Princess And the Warrior [DVD] [2001]
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Explores many areas of love and loss through metaphorical, dream-like sequences. Jaw-dropping.
In Her Shoes [DVD] [2005]In Her Shoes [DVD] [2005]
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What could've been your average chick-flick turned out to be a truly heart-warming gem. Colorful and warm, with great performances.