7 Happy Movies

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Let me tell you about seven movies that make me happy. Every. Time. Just like real life, some of these films have sad moments — and I LOVE those moments. I embrace the emotion as part of the whole experience. Some of these may not be your typical “feel good” movies, but they’re my seven happy movies.

1.  The Sound of Music — Don’t EVEN think about hating on Julie. She’s pure perfection in this cinematic classic, as is every single musical number (except “Something Good”… Blah.) I’ve loved this movie since boyhood, and will love it until I’m bald and brittle and bedridden.

2.  Life is Beautiful — How can a movie about the Holocaust be even remotely happy? Perspective. Just TRY not to cry as this devoted father keeps hope alive for his young son while detained at a Nazi concentration camp. Mostly by telling him lies, but still…

3.  About Time — I’m kind of obsessed with this genre called “magic realism,” which includes movies like Ruby Sparks, Timer, Stranger Than Fiction, and The Purple Rose of Cairo. For me, About Time stands above the rest in terms of pure emotion. I cry at all the same spots every time I watch it, which is maybe once every full moon.

4.  Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! — Chick flick alert! And I don’t even care. It’s one of those movies that I love because of the nostalgia, not because it’s Oscar-worthy. My friend Yvonne and I have seen this almost as many times as we’ve hung out… So, countless?

5.  Pride and Prejudice — I’m all about the Keira Knightley version. Mostly because I haven’t seen the BBC version. Can you believe it? I’m told I would love it, but six hours is a big commitment, and I’m already too in love with the 2005 film. Especially the MUSIC!

6.  Spellbound — When I first saw this documentary about a spelling bee, I thought it was a mockumentary, because it’s that funny. But it’s totally real. Which is why I’ve watched it more times than I count. I don’t think it’s helped with my spelling, though.

7.  Dear Frankie — Heartwarming story. Scottish accents. Gerard Butler. Need I say more?

 

5 comments on “7 Happy Movies

  1. Jennifer

    Thank you for this post. I have my share of happy movies (we probably all do). This is my first time on your website and just want to say THANK YOU! The church so badly needs to see singleness as a happy alternative – gay or straight, old or young, male or female, circumcised or uncircumcised, Barbarian or Scythian! Lol, but really. And I feel like I am supposed to be a part of this movement somehow, but not sure what that looks like yet!

    Anyway, love this and am thankful for you.

  2. Frankie

    Oh yes, the 2005 version of Pride & Prejudice is much better than the BBC. I, too, love the music. I have the soundtrack on my iPhone, it’s great for driving. I even bought the piano sheet music.

  3. Katie

    Yes, Bry, all good ones. However, i believe you loved “Bride and Prejudice” before seeing 2005, “Pride and Prejudice”

    Also, where doe “Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour” fall on the list?
    #8 maybe?

    ?

  4. Chris

    I watched Win a date with Tad Hamilton the other night on your recommendation. Thanks for your blog and your happy approach. It’s an encouragement to men.

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