Need a pick-me-up? Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the films that are guaranteed to turn your frown upside and into a smile.
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00:00It is perfect. You know me so well.
00:05Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at the films that are guaranteed to turn your frown upside down and into a smile.
00:12Next Saturday night, we're sending you back to the future!
00:21Don't let this film's premise fool you.
00:23While Little Miss Sunshine seems like a quirky comedy, it's actually about the strength that comes from family.
00:28I couldn't help noticing Dwayne has stopped speaking.
00:31Oh, yeah, he's taken a vow of silence.
00:34You've taken a vow of silence?
00:36Yeah. He's gonna join the Air Force Academy, become a test pilot, and he's taken a vow of silence until he reaches that goal.
00:41You're kidding.
00:42The movie follows the dysfunctional Hoovers on a road trip to reach a child beauty pageant.
00:47As expected, hijinks ensue along the way.
00:49While they start at odds, the family grows closer during the journey, learning that they can get through anything if they stick together.
00:56I apologize for the things I said.
01:00I was upset, and I didn't really mean them.
01:06It's okay, come on.
01:07Little Miss Sunshine's offbeat humor and moving soundtrack balances its tragic moments, connecting us with the Hoovers and their personal arcs.
01:14Glad you're talking again, Dwayne.
01:19You're not nearly as stupid as you look.
01:21It doesn't have the standard happy ending, but it does reassure us that when all seems lost, we can lean on our family for support.
01:32An entire generation associates their childhood with the Harry Potter series.
01:36Still, if there's one entry that makes us feel all warm and comfy, it has to be the first one.
01:41I'm warm.
01:43You're a wizard, Harry.
01:47I'm a what?
01:48A wizard.
01:49Although Harry faces various dangers, it's also the year he feels at home at Hogwarts, makes friends, and experiences true acceptance.
01:57The school is at its most magical in its debut, as every part of Hogwarts lives and breathes marvelous wonder.
02:03What's happening?
02:06The staircases change, remember?
02:15Let's go this way.
02:16The battle between good and evil is firmly tipped in the hero's favor, and Harry's defiance of Lord Voldemort is still as inspiring as ever.
02:23With further themes like friendship, courage, and love, the Philosopher's Stone never fails to spark that wonderful belief that anything is possible.
02:31All right there, Ron.
02:32All right.
02:33You?
02:35All right.
02:37Hermione?
02:39Never better.
02:42Coming-of-age teen films can serve up a ton of emotions.
02:45However, they can also deliver a barrel of laughs and feel-good sentiment.
02:50I don't know why Dion's going out with a high school boy.
02:53They're like dogs.
02:54You have to clean them and feed them, and they're just like these nervous creatures that jump and slather all over you.
03:00Ew! Get off of me!
03:03Ugh, as if!
03:05Clueless leans all the way toward the latter.
03:08Wealthy and popular Cher Horowitz is our very likable protagonist, who takes it upon herself to help anyone she pleases.
03:15Cher's style, attitude, and kind-hearted personality are entirely unique, absorbing everyone around her with her infectious charm.
03:22I would just like to say that physical education in this school is a disgrace.
03:27I mean, standing in line for 40 minutes is hardly aerobically effective.
03:32I doubt I've worked off the calories in a stick of carefree gum.
03:37With an equally relatable set of supporting characters, Clueless shows why you should surround yourself with people who get you.
03:43Along with endless one-liners that never fail to make us laugh,
03:47the film builds towards a heartwarming conclusion that ties everything up in a neat little bow.
03:52You're... young... and beautiful... and...
03:59and... and... uh... well, what?
04:05You think I'm beautiful?
04:08The Sound of Music
04:09A story set right on the cusp of World War II doesn't exactly sound like a happy one.
04:22And yet, The Sound of Music eschews the usual war setting to be just that.
04:26Captain Von Trapp and his children's lives are changed forever when they meet Maria, the new governess.
04:31Taken with her free-spirited, upbeat nature, the characters come to realize that they too deserve happiness.
04:46The war brewing on the horizon perfectly contrasts The Sound of Music's cheerful tone,
04:51highlighting the importance of love and laughter amid trying times.
04:55Of course, with Julie Andrews in full singing form,
04:58it's hard not to get wrapped up in all the fun and dance that the film offers.
05:13Sometimes, movies don't need a central plot to be entertaining.
05:16Take Amélie, for example, where the protagonist simply looks to spread joy and expects nothing in return.
05:28Filled with a sense of purpose, Amélie tries to enrich the lives of people around her.
05:32And that's it. The story is about being kind for the sake of kindness.
05:36Although the minimalist plot might seem odd compared to its 123-minute run time,
05:41we can't get enough of Amélie.
05:59The Parisian cinematography, bright set design and bubbly tone are all ingredients for a perfect cinematic recipe.
06:05It's a film designed to pick up your mood when you need it most, showing just how easy it is to be kind.
06:19Will Ferrell's over-the-top antics can be found in most of his works.
06:24But put that together with a character who just wants to be accepted,
06:27and we've got a lovably dorky protagonist in Buddy Hobbs.
06:39Raised as one of Santa's elves, Buddy arrives in New York to reunite with his biological dad.
06:44While the initial impression he leaves is questionable,
06:47Buddy's kindness and endless optimism ultimately win everyone over.
06:54Santa's coming to town!
06:55Santa! Oh my God!
06:58Santa here? I know him!
07:01The film turns what should be a wacky premise into a wholesome story about finding love against all odds.
07:07Regarded as a modern Christmas classic, Elf can be enjoyed on your own or with the entire family.
07:13Buddy, you're more of an elf than anyone I ever met.
07:18And the only one who I would want working on my sleigh tonight.
07:22Really? Really.
07:26If you're looking for a film that is quintessentially the 80s, then look no further.
07:31We're back. You get it.
07:32Marty McFly's trip to the past isn't just your usual sci-fi fare.
07:36Doc, I'm from the future.
07:41I came here in a time machine that you invented.
07:44Now I need your help to get back to the year 1985.
07:50It's about learning from your mistakes and making the right choices.
07:53After accidentally meddling with his parents' romance, Marty's involvement gives them a second chance for a better tomorrow.
07:59Really likes you.
08:01She told me to tell you that she wants you to ask her to the Enchantment of the Sea dance.
08:06Really?
08:07Oh yeah. All you gotta do is go over there and ask her.
08:11What? Right here, right now in the cafeteria?
08:14The snazzy soundtrack, cool visuals and the chemistry between Marty and Doc Brown are all timeless.
08:19Back to the Future doubles as both a sci-fi and romance film, as Marty's time-traveling antics bring his parents closer.
08:25Two equally beloved sequels heightened its appeal.
08:28Fans worldwide still hope to hop into their own time-traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime.
08:33We better back up. We don't have enough roads to get up to 88.
08:36Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.
08:41The Shawshank Redemption
08:47For a film with so many trials and tribulations for the main character, it sure does make it worth it.
08:52You strike me as a particularly icy and remorseless man, Mr. Dufresne.
08:57It chills my blood just to look at you.
09:01By the power vested in me by the state of Maine, I hereby order you to serve two life sentences back-to-back.
09:08After Andy Dufresne gets a life sentence for a crime he may or may not have committed,
09:12he suffers under the cruel regime of prison warden Samuel Norton.
09:16But thanks to a friendship with fellow inmate Red, Andy's fighting spirit is never diminished.
09:21The Shawshank Redemption illustrates how it's never too late to take matters into your own hands.
09:25There's something inside they can't get to, that they can't touch.
09:33It's yours.
09:37What are we talking about?
09:39Hope.
09:40It celebrates the value of grit and determination, as well as the triumph of the human spirit.
09:45Andy's bid for freedom is littered with pain and heartbreak.
09:48But the film keeps our hopes alive until its closing moments.
09:52Remember Red, hope is a good thing.
09:56Maybe the best of things.
09:58And no good thing ever dies.
10:02Looking for a film that ticks all the boxes for a fairy tale?
10:05I guess I'm too bad. I'll try and stay awake.
10:08Oh, well thank you very much, very nicely.
10:12Your vote of confidence is overwhelming.
10:14Here's one as you wish.
10:16Within the framing device of a fantasy novel,
10:18The Princess Bride is filled with witty references, hilarious one-liners, and a battle between good and evil.
10:24While we get invested in the love story between Wesley and Buttercup,
10:27the film builds a sparkling world around them.
10:29Why didn't you wait for me?
10:31Well, you were dead.
10:35Death cannot stop true love.
10:39All it can do is delay it for a while.
10:43I'll never doubt again.
10:45Watching The Princess Bride is like getting lost in a storybook where each page offers something new.
10:50With romance, adventure, and magic all in store,
10:52it's a film that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
10:56So when life gets tough, head on over to the kingdom of Florin for a swashbuckling ride like no other.
11:01Help him.
11:02Why does Wesley need helping?
11:04Because he has no strength.
11:05I knew it. I knew you were bluffing.
11:07I knew he was bluffing.
11:08Shall I dispatch him for you?
11:10Thank you, but no.
11:11Whatever happens to us, I want him to live a long life alone with his cowardice.
11:14Before we unveil our top pick,
11:16here are some honorable mentions.
11:18Legally Blonde.
11:19Overcoming stereotypes and looking flawless while at it.
11:22What, like it's hard?
11:23You got into Harvard Law?
11:26What, like it's hard?
11:27Paddington 2.
11:29Everyone deserves a happy ending.
11:31Even anthropomorphic bears.
11:34You gave us a wee scare.
11:36But you're home now.
11:38Home?
11:39Groundhog Day.
11:40Phil Connors' time loop ultimately makes him a better man.
11:43I couldn't imagine a better fate than a long and lustrous winter.
11:49From Punxsutawney, it's Phil Connors.
11:52Mamma Mia!
11:53Sing, dance, and fall in love in a world where Abba rules.
11:57You can dance.
11:59You can die.
12:01Having the time of your life.
12:05The Parent Trap.
12:06Classic family fun with a twist.
12:08That's my dad.
12:10That's my mom.
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12:33It's the feel-good movie to end all others.
12:36It's a Wonderful Life is the defining film of the genre.
12:39Jimmy Stewart stars as George Bailey,
12:41whose guardian angel takes him on a life-altering journey on Christmas.
12:45Oh, no, no, no, George.
12:47I'm the answer to your prayer.
12:49That's why I was sent down here.
12:51How'd you know my name?
12:53Oh, I know all about you.
12:55Having considered his existence meaningless,
12:57George learns how much he matters to the ones around him.
13:00Most people have had similar feelings,
13:02so George serves as the perfect POV character.
13:05The movie hits hard with the message that we all matter,
13:08even if we don't realize it.
13:10I want to live again.
13:12Please, God, let me live again.
13:14Simultaneously, a tear-jerking and uplifting affair,
13:17It's a Wonderful Life lives up to its title in more ways than one.
13:22You'll want to hug your loved ones a little tighter,
13:24as the film encourages you to pause and count your blessings.
13:28George, darling, where have you been?
13:30Oh, George, oh, George.
13:32Which movie gives you the warm fuzzies?
13:34Let us know in the comments.
13:36I'm amazed.
13:37That I'm devoting myself so generously to someone else?
13:40No, that you found someone even more clueless than you are to worship you.
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