Feel Good Movies

There are times in our lives, when nothing seems to be going right. I would not be wrong when I say that each one of us go through such times. It may be because of not getting a job, poor scores in exams, a fight with a loved one or may be just because one is lonely. Whatever may be the reason for being in a sad mood, it is important to find ways to cheer up oneself as being moody can affect people around us.

Each one of us has different ways of lifting our mood. While some like to read a good book, there are others who like to go for long walks alone. Another way one can bring back the good mood is to watch some feel good movies. These movies do not come under a particular category i.e. feel good movies are not necessarily comedy or romantic. Rather, they can come under a variety of categories including sad, action oriented, etc. What all these movies have in common is that they make the person smile and feel good about himself as well as life in general. So, if you are feeling a little depressed and dejected, some of the following feel good movies will definitely help in lifting up your bad mood.

Most Amazing Feel Good Movies

Comedy Groundhog Day (1993) Cast: Bill Murray, Andie Macdowell, Chris Elliot How would you feel if you wake up everyday to find that you are living the same day over and over again? Extreme fun is what is in this story of a weatherman who has the worst day of his life, everyday. Dumb & Dumber (1994) Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly A no-brainer about two stupid amigos that has everything to make you go all LMAO and ROFL. Jim Carrey. Enough said. Ghostbusters (1984) Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver Three kicked-out-of-their-company scientists set up a shop to hunt ghosts and trap them. Things become interesting when they are called on to save the New York City from an untold evil. Others Wedding Crashers (2005), Bruce Almighty (2006), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989), Death at a Funeral (2007), Liar, Liar (1997).

Romance Love Actually (2003) Cast: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson To experience the overwhelming feeling of love, take a sneak at the lives of eight couples that connect during Christmas. Before Sunrise (1995) Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Andrea Eckert If you had only a night to spend with the person you believe to be your soul-mate, what would you do? This beautiful tale of two strangers who meet on a train to Europe keeps you gripped until the end. Pretty Woman (1990) Cast: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Jason Alexander A filthy rich man hires an escort for a couple of social gatherings - few hours, which soon turn into days, making him realize that he has fallen in love with this damsel. Watch the American sweetheart take your breath away. Others 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Annie Hall (1997), When Harry Met Sally (1989), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), The Holiday (2006)

Inspirational The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton When you're sentenced to a lifetime of imprisonment, hope doesn't really come handy. Or, does it? Watch two men bond in prison over the years, where, through their cryptic acts, they eventually find redemption. One of the highest rated movies of all time. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Cast: Will Smith, Thandie Newton, Jaden Smith It makes you cry, I won't lie. But those tears will be a result of immense happyness as you see a man struggle through the rigors of life, and eventually win over them. It's Will Smith at his best. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore When an angel enters the life of a frustrated man, he realizes the worth of life, even if it's unfair. When hardships wreak mayhem, and you lose the will to live, this movie is the first thing you need to watch. Others Rocky (1976), October Sky (1999), Schindler's List (1993), Life is Beautiful (1997), Forrest Gump (1994)

Animation Toy Story (1995) Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles Fancy talking and walking toys? This movie offers animation at its very best by bringing toys to life. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen have given their voices to the main characters. Wall-E (2008) Cast: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin It was a tough job to select a genre for this beautiful animated flick, for its romance whelms you, overly so. When a waste collecting robot in the distant future ends up on a space journey with an advanced robot, the fate of the humankind is determined. Meanwhile, the romance between the robots makes you go 'aww' at every damn moment! The Incredibles (2004) Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter A family that comprises undercover superheroes ends up saving the world from endless catastrophes. Another Pixar gem. Others Finding Nemo (2003), The Lion King (1994), Shrek (2001), Up (2009), Ratatouille (2007)

When you feel nothing seems to be going right in life, give a go to any of the above-mentioned flicks that, even if they fail to combat the gloom, at least succeed in putting a smile on your face for a while. They will definitely inspire you as they give the message that even though one has to face a lot of trials and tribulations in life, it is actually a wonderful place to live in. So, waste no time, pick a DVD of one of these, and soak all the goodness that lies within.