Today's post is not one that I find as easy nor as interesting as the rest. I'm not one of those people who is crazy about movies. I don't get really excited when a new movie that I can't wait to see comes out on DVD, nor do I go see movies in the theaters. I'm too cheap and my attention span too short. [Irony: I'm watching a movie-well a documentary- while writing this. It's on the Bloods and the Crypts. That's right, the gangs. I'm a sociology major, it's research...]
I am one of those people who watches the same movies over, and over, and over again. 90% of the time, I'd pick a movie I'd already seen over one that I hadn't yet. That might be a little bit of an exaggeration, but not by much. That being said, there are movies that I love. Movies I am always ready to watch. Now, I do not have very impressive movies tastes. You wont find any "indie" films on this list, or really anything of too much substance. I watch movies to be entertained, to make me feel good. Not to get me to think, or to challenge me. You may think this is dumb, I don't care. I'm not out to impress anyone with my favorite movies.
So in honor of the seventh day... here are my top 7 favorite Movies:
1. The Sound of Music
Oh yeah. This is on the list. How do you solve a problem like Maria? I am 16 going on 17.... These are a few of my favorite things. Seriously, I love this movie. It is my all time favorite. I can sing along (poorly) with all of the songs, and I'll go ahead and say it... I relate to Maria. She is a disaster most of the time, but that is what makes her loveable. Ask the Captain, he fell for her.
2. Beauty and the Beast.
Duh. Momma says that I used to act this movie out with her and my dad from the time I could talk- which is right around the time it came out. Love that Belle, love that Beast. And who is going to resist Chip? Plus the movie has great implications for life as an adult. Love someone for their heart, not their outward appearance... yadda yadda ya.
3. Definitely, Maybe.
um, Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin, and Isla Fischer. What more could you ask for from a movie? Besides an adorable plot line.
4. Love Actually.
This movie is filthy. Filled with sex and nudity and scandal. Yet, the Christmas charm, the way it all works out in the end, the love. I can't ignore it. Every Christmas, out comes Love Actually. I always get mad at Alan Rickman, I always want Sarah to ignore the call from her brother when she is with Karl, and I always cry Colin Firth proposes. The movie is beautiful amidst its crudeness. Watch it (but not with some one under 17... or someone sheltered. whew, they will be scarred.)
5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
It's my favorite book in the series and my favorite movie. He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named returns. And things get interesting. Plus, Cedric Diggory--HELLO!
6. Little Women.
One of my favorite books would of course be one of my favorite movies. It is so tender, and sweet and I love the way the March girls interact. Makes me think of my silly family. But seriously Jo, why on EARTH would you say no to Teddy? Really, dumb move.
and finally
7. The Sandlot.
Do I really have to explain? I give you but one word... Squints. Perfect.
There you have it. If Friday night rolls around and you're looking for something entertaining... check out one of these. Its bound to be enjoyable.
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