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What films do you watch when you want to leave your brain at the door?

94 replies

WillowtreeHouse · 08/07/2023 19:18

Sometimes I just want to watch nonsense and for me, you can't beat a good old disaster movie. If I'm feeling a bit fed up (like I am today, thanks covid) give me The Towering Inferno or The Poseidon Adventure and I'm happy as a clam. Watched 2012 this afternoon. Man, that was utter shite and I feel I may have to trawl Netflix shortly for something else.

What are your preferences for 'no think watching' as my DS calls it?

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WhimHoff · 08/07/2023 19:18

Clueless

Backstreets · 08/07/2023 19:21

Horror movies. I’ve watched Malignant probably a dozen times. It’s so OTT and stupid and deliciously entertaining. Or 80s macho tosh like Road House. Strapping sweaty men in vests punching each other 😙👌

tattychicken · 08/07/2023 19:22

The one with Reese Witherspoon and the Bloke who makes glass out of lightning and sand.

Humidititties · 08/07/2023 19:22

Hot Fuzz
Stepbrothers

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 08/07/2023 19:23

The Day After Tomorrow and Cast Away are my usual go-tos.

FlyingUnicornWings · 08/07/2023 19:23

The Greatest Showman
Crazy, Stupid, Love
The Great Gatsby

Changingplace · 08/07/2023 19:24

Hot tub Time Machine, utter nonsense but lots of fun.

DRS1970 · 08/07/2023 19:27

1984, the old version.

Saucery · 08/07/2023 19:28

Deadpool 1 and 2
Withnail And I
Shaun Of The Dead
The Dirty Dozen
300

GalileoHumpkins · 08/07/2023 19:28

The Wedding Singer
13 Going on 30
Any of the Marvel or Star Trek movies

HamHand · 08/07/2023 19:28

Hot Tub Time Machine for me too!

Jewel1968 · 08/07/2023 19:31

Pride and Prejudice

Davros · 08/07/2023 19:31

Laura
Pride & Prejudice (Olivier & Greer Garson)
The Big Sleep
Julie & Julia
A Good Year

Thefieldisfallow · 08/07/2023 19:32

tattychicken · 08/07/2023 19:22

The one with Reese Witherspoon and the Bloke who makes glass out of lightning and sand.

Sweet Home Alabama - also my go to!

TheChosenTwo · 08/07/2023 19:32

Father of the bride or three men and a little lady, can totally tune out, very unstressful, they’re comforting!

DemonicCaveMaggot · 08/07/2023 19:34

RIPD
Detective Pikachu
Ghostbusters (the original)
Jaws

Thebigblueballoon · 08/07/2023 19:36

Pretty Woman, The Devil Wears Prada, Castaway, Mrs Doubtfire, Episodes of Come Dine With Me/Dinner Date.

DemonicCaveMaggot · 08/07/2023 19:37

The Lost Voyage
Leviathan
Ghost Voyage

Thebigblueballoon · 08/07/2023 19:38

Oh, and if you enjoyed 2012, you’ll probably appreciate Knowing with Nicholas Cage… 🥴😂

WhereYouLeftIt · 08/07/2023 19:39

Groundhog Day
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Demolition Man
The Lake House

Whattodo112222 · 08/07/2023 19:40

Bridesmaids

LubaLuca · 08/07/2023 19:42

Rocky IV. Very little dialogue, no plot, Dolph Lundgren in short shorts. Perfection.

FiloPasty · 08/07/2023 19:44

Jewel1968 · 08/07/2023 19:31

Pride and Prejudice

Me too, sometimes I watch the old series with Jennifer Ehle and then watch the one with Kiera Knightly I do it at least once or twice a year

Isthisexpected · 08/07/2023 19:45

TheChosenTwo · 08/07/2023 19:32

Father of the bride or three men and a little lady, can totally tune out, very unstressful, they’re comforting!

These are two of my favourites with the Three Men and a baby first. Also, the Look Who's Talking films and anything with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn from the 80s or 90s.

Isthisexpected · 08/07/2023 19:48

Thebigblueballoon · 08/07/2023 19:38

Oh, and if you enjoyed 2012, you’ll probably appreciate Knowing with Nicholas Cage… 🥴😂

Oh the Happening. Also apocalyptic and also crap.

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