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What's your ultimate 'comforting hug' film?

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LajesticVantrashell · 06/12/2019 15:05

I've got a mild hangover after Christmas drinks last night, DH has his works Christmas do tonight and I cannot wait just to snuggle on the sofa in my PJ's with a pizza once DS is in bed.

I want to watch an old familiar film which I've seen before, which I don't have to concentrate on and which will sooth my achy post hangover body.

What is your top re-watch film for situations like this? My brain is too frazzled to think!!

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Serin · 08/12/2019 17:14

What we did on our holidays
I love Billy Connolly.

SapatSea · 08/12/2019 17:40

Now, Voyager or The Old Maid with Bette Davis
Penny Serenade (Cary Grant and Irene Dunne, a crappy but reliable tear jerker)

I know that the racism in Gone with the Wind is dreadful but I do love Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in it.

TammyKat · 08/12/2019 17:43

Dirty dancing

janj2301 · 08/12/2019 19:21

I'm a cartoon freak. Monsters Inc, wall.e, ice age. Love the stories and the skills

Limaloma1 · 08/12/2019 19:28

Identity Thief
Bridget Jones
Bridesmaids
Sister Act 1&2.

They all make me feel better.

XXMansplainShieldActive · 08/12/2019 20:57

@JesusMaryAndJosepheen Uncle GP sounds divine.

I will add...

Passport to Pimlico
The Princess Bride
To Kill a Mockingbird
Dogma
North by Northwest
Maleficent
Happy Gilmore
The Neverending Story
Mrs Miracle

What's your ultimate 'comforting hug' film?
NameChangedForTheDay · 09/12/2019 01:24

Shirley Valentine. I never tire of that film. Love it.

Haribeau · 09/12/2019 01:46

Blindside
Erin brockovic
While you were sleeping
Slum dog millionaire
Cool runnings
Stepmom

Haribeau · 09/12/2019 01:53

Three men and a baby
Jerry maguire

reasonsforwaiting · 09/12/2019 10:43

Legally Blonde
The devil wears Prada
Persuasion
About a boy
It's a wonderful life
Fred Astaire films
Sound of music

Love this thread; feeling rough today with a rotten cold, but feel warm and fuzzy inside thinking of being curled up with hot drink, a blanket, and a lovely comforting film.

TheSandman · 09/12/2019 10:54

The Great Garrick - a long forgotten 1937 Warner Brother romantic comedy starring Brian Aherne and Olivia DeHavilland, directed by James Whale. I taped it off Channel 4 sometime in the 80s and transferred the tape to DVD a while back before it wore out. I have never seen a commercial release of this film. It's my best Sunday Afternoon film of all time.

www.imdb.com/title/tt0028953/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

usernamerisnotavailable · 09/12/2019 10:59

Overboard with goldie hawn, classic!
Breakfast club
Princess bride
Dirty dancing

Ninkanink · 09/12/2019 11:01

Now, Voyager is a great film! One of my absolute favourites.

Also,

North by Northwest
Charade
To Catch a Thief
Rear Window
Sunset Boulevard
How to Marry a Millionaire
Casablanca

Hepsibar · 09/12/2019 11:47

Pride and Prejudice (BBC TV series or film)
Cold Comfort Farm
Sense & Sensibility
Love Actually
Anne of Green Gables (TV mini series Megan Follows version)
Emma

Ninkanink · 09/12/2019 13:44

Oh oh I forgot all about The Bishop’s Wife! Love it.

And Somewhere in Time.

notalwaysalondoner · 09/12/2019 16:11

Notting Hill
Pretty Woman
Dirty Dancing
Pride and Prejudice (BBC miniseries)

I also enjoy the Hollywood Golden Era films - always seek them out on flights as they are such easy watching eg. Gentleman prefer Blondes, Singing in the Rain,

MoobaaMoobaa · 09/12/2019 17:45

I forgot about

The Blues Brothers

TheSandman · 10/12/2019 08:31

I forgot about

The Blues Brothers

I've been trying to for years. How did you manage it?

Chemenger · 10/12/2019 08:32

Very, very old film- The Ghost and Mrs Muir.

Moominfan · 10/12/2019 08:35

Dream girls
Nightmare before Christmas
Beetle juice

ValancyRedfern · 10/12/2019 13:33

Oh yes the Megan Follows Anne of Green Gables. Absolute perfection!!

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