On March 28th, Bustle posted an article titled ’13 Movies to Watch When You’re Having a Bad Day’ and they have some pretty wonderful recommendations. I agree with their premise that a movie remedy to a bad day should either remind you that life is beautiful and meaningful and the bad days are worth it, or it should be so ridiculous that you forget about your problems. With this in mind, I have decided to compose my own list of films to watch when you’re having a bad day. I am going to use some films from Bustle’s list in my own too, meaning they probably are some of the best. (The first four feature on Bustle).
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
The first time I watched Little Miss Sunshine I was really taken aback by how weird it was, but also really touched by how heart-warming it was. It’s a great feel good film with some sad but funny moments. The cast is phenomenal and the film is full of surprises.
Zoolander (2001)
Watching Zoolander these days makes me feel really silly because it’s just a silly film; but it’s just so good still. It’s funny, entertaining and just downright ridiculous. It has a lovable cast of favourites with Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller taking the lead. It’s impossible to hate this film, right?
Little Nicky (2000)
Little Nicky is another ridiculous film that I absolutely adore. Whilst the majority of Adam Sandler’s good films were at the start of his career, this sure is one of them. It’s funny, outrageous and also touching. As they said over at Bustle, it’s a great distraction for your bad day problems.
Man Up (2015)
This film is one that completely surprised me when I first saw it. It was genuinely funny, interesting, completely entertaining and also heart-warming. This is probably one of my favourite feel-good movies. I’m still pretty impressed with its execution and Simon Pegg, who is typically known for a good film in my opinion, truly redeems himself for doing that god awful Absolutely Anything movie.
Wayne’s World (1992)
“You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl” is the tagline for Wayne’s World and whilst you probably won’t hurl, you’ll certainly do the other two. This is a crazy, funny and uplifting film about two guys, Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, who do their own late night public access show in their basement and are offered to tape with a big time network.
How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Kate Hudson is one of the greatest actresses of are time. I could name a fair few movies starring Hudson that would fit into this list, but How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days is by far my favourite. The first time I saw this I genuinely thought it was the best film ever created. It’s funny, absurdly sometimes, and possesses that tear-jerking, heart-warming touch that we’re always seeking. Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are a dream together.
Deathgasm (2015)
This film is extremely uplifting just because of the tone: heavy metal. It’s surprising incredible. It has the right amount of stupidity, comedy and metal which for me is all I could ever hope for in a movie. The cast are excellent and writer/director Jason Lei Howden really outdid himself.
Clueless (1995)
It’s literally impossible to feel sad when you’re watching Clueless. It’s a classic coming-of-age film with excellent rewatch value and endless lines of quotable dialogue. The film tells the story of the lives of these rich high school students – Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and her friend Dionne (Stacey Dash) in an interesting way; they live as others do with sex, clothes, popularity and their problems, but they’re also incredibly smart whilst doing it as Tai (Brittany Murphy) comes to realise.
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Speaking of classics, The Breakfast Club is THE one coming-of-age film that tells the story of five high school students of different stereotypes that all come together, sharing their deepest feelings with one another, as they share a day in detention. It takes you through some emotions, some comedy and ultimately ends beautifully. The Breakfast Club is a wonderful film for if you’re struggling with people at school, work or just in general. It’s a great reminder that everyone is different but can’t we all just get along?
The Fifth Element (1997)
I have watched The Fifth Element like a thousand times. It’s my favourite feel-good movie. It used to be my favourite movie of all time. Actually, it probably still is. It’s wonderful. It’s got a good mix of everything: Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker and even Lee Evans. Oh wait, the story. Science fiction, comedy, and action set in the year 2257 where Bruce Willis has to save a Milla Jovovich as she is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity. It also has a fantastic negotiation scene.
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