Friday, July 15, 2011

movies that will stand the test of time

There are some movies that ya just love. You can watch them over and over, and they are still just as good as the first time (maybe even better).

Here are a few of mine:


Big Fish

This is kind of a zany movie about the relationship between a father and son, Edward and Will Bloom. Edward is a storyteller, and Will thinks he only spins tall tales. This movie is a little wacky, but in the end Will learns that truth-telling and story-telling have more in common than he thought. (that was kind of a cheesy sum-up, but I don't want to spoil it for you)


How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

This was sort of a rite-of-passage movie for me. I saw it for the first time when I was 18 and about to move away from home. It became an apartment favorite, and even now, through the crazy (but predictable) plot, I think of those days when I was learning how to be an adult.

Plus, it's hilarious.

Ever After

This is another one that I get a little nostalgic over. This was my favorite favorite movie when I was about 11 or 12. When I was a kid, I was all about princess movies. This is like a more grown-up princess movie that I don't have to feel embarrassed about, so it makes the list.


Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. 

Ferris is the teenager we all wanted to be: carefree, adventurous, well-known, and well-loved. No wonder Jeannie was jealous.


Wild America

Do you remember the days of swooning over JTT? I sure do. I was a member of his fan club, and one of my most prized possessions was an autographed photo of the teeny-bopper star. Good ol' Jonathan Taylor did a few movies during his time, but Wild America will always be my favorite.


Oklahoma! (starring Hugh Jackman)

I am a Hugh Jackman lover. In this less-than-well-known flick, he sings, dances, and acts. My aunt would call that a triple-threat, folks. I am a complete dork who love, love, loves musicals. Add to that my love of Hugh Jackman, and you've got a winner.

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