Amethyst Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Movie recommendations please. We tend to watch a lot of serious movies. Lots of foreign movies, but not exclusively. But I’m in the mood for something more light-hearted tonight. But it has to be something dh would like. Not an easy task. Here are some light-hearted movies dh and I have both enjoyed over the years: Sister Act Ghost Enchanted Hmm. Those are the only light-hearted movies that I can think of right now. Anything else like these out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) Always (with Holly Hunter) - I would say it's poignant like Ghost About A Boy Intouchables - still foreign but nice Amelie (another foreign film) Little Miss Sunshine Sleepless in Seattle (may be a little too RomCom) Ferris Bueller's Day Off My Cousin Vinny Muriel's Wedding Groundhog Day Death at a Funeral- the British version is hilarious Wrestling Ernest Hemingway Man on the Train (French Film) The Castle (Australian) Strictly Ballroom (Also Aussie) Bend It Like Beckham Bran Nu Dae (Aussie - I happend upon it on TV) Edited October 9, 2020 by PrincessMommy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 The princess bride. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) I ** the ones that I thought might esp. be a fit for both of you... Enola Holmes (2020) -- just dropped on Netflix; not perfect, but spunky fun Knives Out (2019) -- very fun whodunnit; the actors look like they all had a blast Thor Ragnarok (2017) -- Marvel superhero acrtion with a heavy helping of humor Sing Street (2016) -- Ireland; Indy film, light fun The Man from UNCLE (2015) -- action, intrigue, heavy dollop of humor, and a lot more creative than the usual The Lego Movie (2014) ** Austenland (2013) ** In a World (2013) ** The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) The Muppets (2011) Tangled (2010) -- animated; similar spunky heroine and humor as Enchanted The Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Arranged (2007) Dan in Real Life (2007) -- quirky comedy Lars and the Real Girl (2007) -- quirky comedy Stranger Than Fiction (2006) -- quirky comedy Nacho Libre (2006) ** Anchorman (2004) ** A Knight's Tale (2001) ** Miss Congeniality (2000) ** Galaxy Quest (1999) The Fifth Element (1997) ** Groundhog Day (1993) Enchanted April (1991) ** The Blues Brothers (1980) Singin' in the Rain (1952) Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Little Shop Around the Corner (1940) -- lovely (and much better) original that "You've Got Mail" was based on Edited October 9, 2020 by Lori D. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) I just watched a movie on Netflix that was quite good called Carrie Pilby. Never saw any of the actors before, but it was a short, satisfying movie. Not too sappy. Sorry, I missed the part about you watching it with your dh. I think it depends on what kind of movie your dh likes. My dh would probably not go for this one. Edited October 9, 2020 by wintermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Yesterday was a cute movie. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (the original from 2002) Not exactly light-hearted, but Knives Out was great and the whole family enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Thanks for all these suggestions. Keep them coming while I check them out. Some of these have jogged my memory. I loved Princess Bride, but I dont Think my husband will. Neither of us like Groundhogs Day. DH does not like sports movies. Moonstruck! He loves that one. Ine of his favorites. I hated Ferris Buehler. We both loved Mean Girls. One of my sons recently mentioned Knives Out and I’ve been trying to convince dh to try it I think maybe it doesn’t have a high enough rating on rotten tomatoes for him to consider it. But keep the suggestions coming. I’m still going through all these suggestions hoping to find the perfect Friday night flick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Amethyst said: One of my sons recently mentioned Knives Out and I’ve been trying to convince dh to try it I think maybe it doesn’t have a high enough rating on rotten tomatoes for him to consider it. It has 97% rating!! It must be some other reason he keeps rejecting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Someone above mentioned Yesterday. My girls and I really liked that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I recently (re)watched Tootsie with Dustin Hoffman. I grew up watching it and was afraid it wouldn't age well, but I still enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Enola Holmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Amethyst said: Moonstruck! He loves that one. Ine of his favorites. I think of Moonstruck as a quirky, character-driven rom-com. From my list above, these might have a feel similar to you:- In a World (2013)- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)- Dan in Real Life (2007) - Lars and the Real Girl (2007)- Stranger Than Fiction (2006) And possibly one of these even more quirky but positive films: - Big Fish (2003) - Punch Drunk Love (2002) - Happy Accidents (2000) Edited October 9, 2020 by Lori D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Pitch perfect 1,2, & 3 Mirror mirror Easy A ( since you like mean girls) Mom's night out Simply Irresistible Leap Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 If you're okay with raunchy comedy - The Spy Who Dumped Me Similar to Mean Girls - Confession of a Teenage Drama Queen Similar to Pitch Perfect - Bring It On, Step Up. I really liked High Strung, Free Dance on Netflix. The Drew Barrymore - Ever After is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 My Spy with Dave Bautista was pretty cute. (It's either on Netflix or prime). But if we're talking spy movies, we quite like Get Smart with Steve Carell. 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I just watched Enola Holmes tonight and really enjoyed it! Knives Out was fun. I want to watch it again and see what kind of re-watch value it has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Midnight in Paris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 "Oscar" is our family's favorite funny movie. I think it's one of only a few movies I can watch over and over and not get bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 A Fish called Wanda - one of my all time favourites. It's got everything; crime, comedy, animals (that might be #2 with the gorilla), law, Waking Ned Devine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) Does anyone know if there's a movie or documentary about Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine? If not, there should be. Wonderful singer and performer and probably a really interesting story, though very sad she's not performing anymore. I loved her music and voice. I just did a bit of googling and she and her husband have a musical about their lives and their music called On Your Feet. It looks amazing. Edited October 11, 2020 by wintermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 The Proposal To Catch a Thief (older Hitchcock but good & funny) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 So, @Amethyst -- what did you guys end up watching, and did you enjoy it? And if it was something not mentioned by anyone, give us your review! 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Catch Me If You Ca? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 All of the Jumamji movies. If you've never seen them, start with the original 1995 one with Robin Williams. If you've seen them all, then just re-watch them in any order. You can probably skip Zathura but the rest are fun to watch multiple times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 8:33 PM, Lori D. said: So, @Amethyst -- what did you guys end up watching, and did you enjoy it? And if it was something not mentioned by anyone, give us your review! 😄 Ugh. We started watching Knives Out. Seemed fun to me. But after half an hour my husband paused the movie. He was not enjoying it. What? Oh well. So that sort of took all the fun out of it to me. We had barely gotten through the exposition!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 But I have this nice list now when I’m looking for a movie to watch by myself! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Amethyst said: Ugh. We started watching Knives Out. Seemed fun to me. But after half an hour my husband paused the movie. He was not enjoying it. What? Oh well. So that sort of took all the fun out of it to me. We had barely gotten through the exposition!! Sorry it didn't work out. But, from this post and your others up-thread, frankly, it sounds like DH is the picky movie watcher, not you!! That's rough! We have been at that place with adult DS#2 for the last half dozen years -- he is so limited in what he's willing to watch anymore in those rare moments when he IS willing to watch something with the family, that it's virtually impossible to find something he'll agree to...🙄 🤨😤 BEST of luck with finding something that works for both of you. Maybe a TV series that is streaming on Netflix or other service?? Warmest regards, Lori D. Edited October 12, 2020 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I missed the party, but here are my suggestions: IQ Corina, Corina Auntie Mame Seabiscuit (yes, it's a horse movie, but it was surprisingly good) The Wedding Planner You've Got Mail (which can also be a Christmas movie) (I don't have many requirements to be a Christmas movie, lol) Also, I always have to watch the Jumanji movies in order. 🙂 Also, the last one, which I enjoyed a little less than the first two, had a little discussion about male body parts that I thought was, um, awkward. o_0 All three are Christmas movies (as I said, I don't have many requirements for it to be a Christmas movie). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 17 minutes ago, Ellie said: I missed the party, but here are my suggestions: IQ Corina, Corina The Wedding Planner You've Got Mail (which can also be a Christmas movie) (I don't have many requirements to be a Christmas movie, lol) 11 hours ago, Terabith said: Catch Me If You Can On 10/9/2020 at 8:05 PM, DorothyNJ said: The Drew Barrymore - Ever After is really good. Dan in Real Life is my all-time favorite movie. Secretariat Cool Runnings The Odd Life of Timothy Green Hidalgo Miracle (but sports) Tom Hanks movies Conspiracy Theory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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