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

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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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ApolloandDaphne · 08/07/2023 19:51

Legally blonde.

Miss Congeniality

Little Miss Sunshine

Kenwoodmixitup · 08/07/2023 19:51

Anything I have binged watched and can watch again and savour the story.

Looking forward to rewatching ‘Anneka’ and ‘Gordon from Accounts’ soon.

MeinKraft · 08/07/2023 19:52

Leap Year. It's the biggest pile of absolute shit ever.

Thebigblueballoon · 08/07/2023 19:54

Isthisexpected · 08/07/2023 19:48

Oh the Happening. Also apocalyptic and also crap.

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Oh God yes. The Happening was absolutely shit. 😂

LAHallucinations · 08/07/2023 19:54

Kevin and Perry Go Large or one of the Sex And The City movies.

AnxiousShep · 08/07/2023 19:59

Any Star Trek, marvel and potter films. But my most watched is Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol.

WhatADrabCarpet · 08/07/2023 20:02

Embarrassed to say, ' Carry On ' films.

I know they're dated and stereotypical but they make me giggle and I don't have to think about my woes.

Shinytaps · 08/07/2023 20:03

tattychicken · 08/07/2023 19:22

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

Oh yeessss! Love this one for forgetting about everything. Sweet Home Alabama

Shinytaps · 08/07/2023 20:04

What happens in vegas

JeandeServiette · 08/07/2023 20:06

90s thriller-lite such as The Pelican Brief or The Net.

BarelyLiterate · 08/07/2023 20:07

Any James Bond film. The Roger Moore era ones are particularly silly.

HRTQueen · 08/07/2023 20:07

Spinal Tap
When Harry Met Sally
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Bridesmaids

Toddler101 · 08/07/2023 20:07

Action films. Anything Jason Statham.

ZeldaWillTellYourFortune · 08/07/2023 20:08

JeandeServiette · 08/07/2023 20:06

90s thriller-lite such as The Pelican Brief or The Net.

Yes, I like 90s thrillers too. Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Perfect Murder, etc

HappiDaze · 08/07/2023 20:08

Action films like Die hard or rom coms like love actually

HappiDaze · 08/07/2023 20:09

Currently re watching House of Dragons to keep my brain at the door

TwigTheWonderKid · 08/07/2023 20:14

Usually something from the 50s or 60s, ideally with with Cary Grant, Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Audrey Hepburn etc. Anything from North by Northwest to How to Marry a Millionaire.

Notthecarwashagain · 08/07/2023 20:16

Labyrinth.
🦉

Notthecarwashagain · 08/07/2023 20:17

Also 50 First Dates!

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WillowtreeHouse · 08/07/2023 20:18

Isthisexpected · 08/07/2023 19:48

Oh the Happening. Also apocalyptic and also crap.

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Both sound right up my street. Settled on The Core for tonight. Hilary Swank is just about to drill to the earth's core to save mankind and so that everyone isn't microwaved. Awesome.

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WellThisIsFun1 · 08/07/2023 20:18

Any Austin Powers movie or a Carry On Film.

Niftythrifter · 08/07/2023 20:19

Bridget Jones
Clueless

ladygindiva · 08/07/2023 20:20

Maid in Manhattan
Bridget Jones

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WillowtreeHouse · 08/07/2023 20:21

Just googled The Happening. Looks appalling so it's right up my street. 😂

I will also watch any old shite with Jason Statham in it too. Marvellous.

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ilovelamp82 · 08/07/2023 20:22

Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
Apollo 13
Braveheart