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Really feel good films

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inthemornin · 23/10/2022 10:23

I am so hungover today, got a presentation tomorrow which I am dreading, however, I am prepared for it. I am going to order a take away today and totally chill, drink lots of water and have a long shower tonight hoping I wake up feeling better tomorrow, or at least less anxious.

I need some feel good films along the lines of the blindside, the help, the pursuit of happiness etc.

Could anyone please recommend?

OP posts:
HollyBollyBooBoo · 23/10/2022 12:32

Sleepless in Seattle
Bridget Jones 1 or 3
I can watch 'The Holiday' all year round but clearly an Xmas one!
The Notebook
Time Travellers Wife
The Goonies
The Blind Side
In her Shoes

MissTruecrime · 23/10/2022 12:34

Steel Magnolias

GCAcademic · 23/10/2022 12:34

The Grand Budapest Hotel

PrettyMuchBollocks · 23/10/2022 12:41

Lots of good suggestions here. Mention of the holiday reminded me of Last holiday which is also a nice easy watch.
Princess Bride
The birdcage
mama mia
The proposal
Wonder

usernamenotaccepted · 23/10/2022 12:44

How about 'Michael' starring John Travolta.

notangelinajolie · 23/10/2022 12:47

Most of them rubbish but I love Christmas films. Nothing better than switching to one of the Christmas channels when I have the remote to myself.

Everydaywheniwakeup · 23/10/2022 12:48

Thank you so much re Jack and Sarah! Love love love that film and not been able to find it anywhere. That's today sorted 👍

HollyBollyBooBoo · 23/10/2022 13:10

Princess Bride - what a classic!

Willow I also like.

loverofpants · 23/10/2022 13:33

When Harry met Sally or Singing in the Rain are my go to when I feel like this! Good luck with the presentation

ParentallyUnprepared · 23/10/2022 13:39

I watched Muriel's Wedding for the first time recently and I just don't get it. And I LOVE Toni Collette.

Needhelp101 · 23/10/2022 13:43

Pride!

Heartwarming, hilarious and based on a true story. If you don't see the closing credits through a haze of happy tears, you're not human.

Parrotpretty · 23/10/2022 13:47

I'm watching the original "the patent trap" love it

LifeSucksBigTime · 23/10/2022 13:53

Peanut butter falcon

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 23/10/2022 13:56

I watched The son of Rambow the other day and thought that was a lovely feel good film, currently on Netflix.

Whatsthestorymorningglory95 · 23/10/2022 13:58

I absolutely LOVE ‘The Holiday’. I can watch it all year round.
He’s just not that in to you - another favourite.
It’s complicated - love Meryl Streep and Steve Martin
The Out of Towners - Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn.
Overboard - Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.

I do watch quality films too - these are ones that I watch when I feel a bit ‘bleugh’

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 23/10/2022 14:05

Now watching Muriel's Wedding Grin

LadyApplejack · 23/10/2022 14:07

Greatest Showman

Lovewineandchocolate · 23/10/2022 14:10

I'm a huge Christmas film fan (but a little early yet)!! I enjoyed Eat Pray Love for an easy watch good feel vibe.

JamieFrasersBigSwingingKilt · 23/10/2022 14:12

Strictly Ballroom.

yodaforpresident · 23/10/2022 14:14

Ferris bueller’s day off
high fidelity

Ihateboris · 23/10/2022 14:19

Keyansier · 23/10/2022 11:29

I have the perfect film if you're feeling low and have a presentation you need to deliver on tomorrow where the protagonist is initially downtrodden but emerges from the flames like a phoenix arising and wins at life and everything:

Muriel's Wedding.

Love love love Muriel's Wedding. Toni Collette is just brilliant in it. "You're terrible Muriel..." 🤣🤣

OhAmBackAgain · 23/10/2022 14:19

my favourite go to is Sweet Home Alabama

Furrydogmum · 23/10/2022 14:20

"It's a Wonderful Life" is the best feel good film I can think of..

littlepeas · 23/10/2022 14:21

The Wedding Singer!

RosesAndHellebores · 23/10/2022 14:22

The Sound of Music
Pretty Woman
Bridget Jones

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