Some people enjoy eating. Some enjoy running. Some enjoy writing.
I enjoy movies.
Don't get me wrong. I love all of those as well (Reading is probably a tie for my favorite...)
But there is something that a good movie just can't replace.
Ever After
Oh, Drew. Look how cute you are.
This movie is a childhood favorite. I watched it over and over again when I was a kid to the point where the paper VHS box was so wrinkled we had to throw it away. The DVD I have now is kind of scratched up too - that's how much I freaking love this movie.
It's a classic Cinderella story with a dreamy prince and an adorable Drew Barrymore. What's not to love?
The Time Traveler's Wife
So I know I already totally talked about the book being my favorite. And I kind of based the movie in that post. But, the movie is still a real-life personification of the book I love most. So I still have to love it, even a little, right?
In all honesty, I just love the story this movie tells. It's such a beautiful love story (more perfect than The Notebook, in my opinion!) and I watch it both when I am sad and happy about love. It's just that perfect.
And I also really want their wedding. It's gorgeous.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Agghh. This movie. I have such a love-hate relationship with it. It is just so truthfully good.
It's another movie I watch no matter how I am feeling in terms of love. Without fail, it makes me weep no matter how I feel - in such a good way, though! They're such a tragically beautiful couple with such a doomed relationship - a modern day telling of Romeo & Juliet that really makes you think.
And Jim Carrey doing drama is kind of the best thing ever.
Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge is the movie that defines both me as a teenager and me as a person. It was the first movie/musical/anything to make me feel passion (like I do about theatre today) and I blame my obsession with musical theatre on it!
Ewan McGregor is the hottest thing in the world. And he's singing? With beautiful lighting and scenery in the background? Is this real? I don't care that the end is kind of sad - the whole 7/8s of the movie that is not sad is perfect.
If you don't agree with me, we can't be friends.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is my favorite all time movie - SO GOOD and never gets old to me! Great picks, I love some old school Drew!
ReplyDeleteHave you seen Salmon Fishing in The Yemen - we watched it last night and my 13yo foster son and husband were glued to it even though it was a chick flick - it was awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love ESotSM :) Haven't watched it in ages though because it takes some keeping up with lol. I always wanted hair like Clementine!
You & Jami both think this 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' movie is good...I better go rent it or something cause I've never seen it. I do have to agree, Jim Carey is pretty good as a dramatic actor.
ReplyDeleteI used to have Ever After on VHS & wore that thing down watching it so often. Such a fabulous love story.
Everything in this list I agree with 100% particularly Moulin Rouge. No matter what people say its still my all time favorite "musical"
ReplyDeleteAw, Drew! So cute! I honestly don't remember much of the last two.... in fact I *may* have fallen asleep in Moulin Rouge (I don't do well with musicals, historically. They make me want a nap.). Some great selections! Inspiring me to re-watch, I think! :)
ReplyDeleteMy husband made me watch "Eternal Sunshine" and I loved it!
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