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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 1:29:20 GMT
Edited to correct: Sorry, FIFTY to 75!
Crowd is mostly 50-75 yo, several in the group may feel depressed during and after the holidays.
What are your favorite FEEL GOOD movies?
thanks!
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Post by Zee on Dec 8, 2015 1:36:48 GMT
Finding Nemo
Elf
Up, if you can get past the tear-jerking beginning, LOL
The Incredibles
Toy Story
Really I think most Pixar movies fit the bill as they're good for kids but also smart enough for adults
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 1:38:01 GMT
Finding Nemo Elf Up, if you can get past the tear-jerking beginning, LOL The Incredibles Toy Story Really I think most Pixar movies fit the bill as they're good for kids but also smart enough for adults I found Up to be very sad, even past the beginning. I agree with Elf and Toy Story for sure. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 8, 2015 1:39:12 GMT
Christmas Vacation
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Post by Zee on Dec 8, 2015 1:40:56 GMT
Finding Nemo Elf Up, if you can get past the tear-jerking beginning, LOL The Incredibles Toy Story Really I think most Pixar movies fit the bill as they're good for kids but also smart enough for adults I found Up to be very sad, even past the beginning. I agree with Elf and Toy Story for sure. But the dogs, and Kevin the bird, and the interaction between Russell and the old man...it's hilarious!!!! I get that it's sad at the beginning, but it all gets better, and I think it's a nice message  |
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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 1:42:19 GMT
Finding Nemo Elf Up, if you can get past the tear-jerking beginning, LOL The Incredibles Toy Story Really I think most Pixar movies fit the bill as they're good for kids but also smart enough for adults Sorry, there was a typo. Movie is for adults, 50-75ish. I love your suggestions, other than UP, though. (I didn't care for that film at all.) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 1:47:41 GMT
I found Up to be very sad, even past the beginning. I agree with Elf and Toy Story for sure. But the dogs, and Kevin the bird, and the interaction between Russell and the old man...it's hilarious!!!! I get that it's sad at the beginning, but it all gets better, and I think it's a nice message Very true ZAG. I think the part where they are trying to take his house and he looses it by the mail box. OMG, that just about killed me. But I do love......squirrels! |
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Post by Zee on Dec 8, 2015 1:50:43 GMT
Finding Nemo Elf Up, if you can get past the tear-jerking beginning, LOL The Incredibles Toy Story Really I think most Pixar movies fit the bill as they're good for kids but also smart enough for adults Sorry, there was a typo. Movie is for adults, 50-75ish. I love your suggestions, other than UP, though. (I didn't care for that film at all.) Ooops, I see Well I just recently watched a couple movies with my 72 y/o MIL that she liked a lot. One was Danny Collins with Al Pacino (an aging musical performer finds a long-lost letter sent to him from John Lennon, and he goes on a journey of self-discovery; nicely done, amusing, some adult content but nothing too uncomfortable) The other was Jersey Boys, the somewhat-biographical tale of the young men who formed the Four Seasons (directed by Clint Eastwood, interesting movie although somewhat sanitized and entirely appropriate for viewing with one's parents) Her favorite movie is A Christmas Story though your audience may be thoroughly sick of that one by now. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 1:55:08 GMT
A good year with Russell Crowe
Return to me
Mrs Winterbourne
George of the jungle
An action movie. The one where sly Stallone is trapped in the tunnel. My mother loved that movie. She sat in the edge of the chair through the whole thing.
My favorite Christmas movie. Die hard1, 2,3,4.
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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 1:57:02 GMT
Ooops, I see Well I just recently watched a couple movies with my 72 y/o MIL that she liked a lot. One was Danny Collins with Al Pacino (an aging musical performer finds a long-lost letter sent to him from John Lennon, and he goes on a journey of self-discovery; nicely done, amusing, some adult content but nothing too uncomfortable) The other was Jersey Boys, the somewhat-biographical tale of the young men who formed the Four Seasons (directed by Clint Eastwood, interesting movie although somewhat sanitized and entirely appropriate for viewing with one's parents) Both great suggestions, thanks! I hadn't ever heard of Danny Collins. |
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Post by kckckc on Dec 8, 2015 1:57:14 GMT
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I took my mother to see this and we both really liked it. (I'm 58 and my mother is 83)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 2:00:16 GMT
That movie the 100 foot journey? About the two restaurants next to each other. Very good
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Post by styxgirl on Dec 8, 2015 2:20:10 GMT
Home Alone 1 & 2
How about When in Rome
Or Ever After
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Post by Zee on Dec 8, 2015 2:20:17 GMT
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I took my mother to see this and we both really liked it. (I'm 58 and my mother is 83) Oh yeah, I watched that with MIL and my mom! The 2nd one wasn't as good. Kind of lame. |
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Post by ellen on Dec 8, 2015 2:26:06 GMT
How would the movie "Lars and the Real Girl" go over with this crowd? It's one of my favorite movies and actually makes me want to be a better person after viewing it. I know that some church groups have used this for adult groups because it does foster good discussions.
eta - I just reread your title. I don't know how lighthearted it is since they are dealing with the mental illness of the main character, but it's a great movie.
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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 2:28:41 GMT
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I took my mother to see this and we both really liked it. (I'm 58 and my mother is 83) Excellent suggestion, thank you. I loved it and think the crowd would too, but many of us saw it when it was out at the theater a few years ago. Something along these lines would be great! |
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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 2:28:52 GMT
That movie the 100 foot journey? About the two restaurants next to each other. Very good Oooh, I loved that one too! Don't think as many of our folks have seen it... |
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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 2:30:05 GMT
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I took my mother to see this and we both really liked it. (I'm 58 and my mother is 83) Oh yeah, I watched that with MIL and my mom! The 2nd one wasn't as good. Kind of lame. I never saw the sequel, sounds like I didn't miss much.... |
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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 2:30:57 GMT
How would the movie "Lars and the Real Girl" go over with this crowd? It's one of my favorite movies and actually makes me want to be a better person after viewing it. I know that some church groups have used this for adult groups because it does foster good discussions. eta - I just reread your title. I don't know how lighthearted it is since they are dealing with the mental illness of the main character, but it's a great movie. Thanks, Ellen. Definitely going for light-hearted this time. |
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Post by justmer on Dec 8, 2015 2:38:33 GMT
Bucke List
Lost Vegas
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Post by stampinchick on Dec 8, 2015 2:41:36 GMT
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Post by scrappysurfer on Dec 8, 2015 2:54:25 GMT
San Andreas - doesn't everyone love a good disaster movie?
Pitch Perfect if it is not too raunchy for your audience. Same for Love actually.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Dec 8, 2015 2:54:58 GMT
Jersey Boys would be great for that crowd |
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Post by bunnyhug on Dec 8, 2015 3:07:21 GMT
The Grand Seduction is a Canadian film about a Newfoundland village trying to persuade a young doctor to move to their community. It's sweet and funny and way more universal than you'd think a story about a Newfoundland fishing village would be. I think it would be a great fit for your group.
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Post by ntsf on Dec 8, 2015 3:13:07 GMT
Love actually
the man who went up a hill and came down a mountain
a tall blond man with one red shoe (the french original)
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Post by tomboymama on Dec 8, 2015 4:35:59 GMT
A couple of my favorites:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller), an employee at Life magazine, spends day after monotonous day developing photos for the publication. To escape the tedium, Walter inhabits a world of exciting daydreams in which he is the undeniable hero. Walter fancies a fellow employee named Cheryl (Kristen Wiig) and would love to date her, but he feels unworthy. However, he gets a chance to have a real adventure when Life's new owners send him on a mission to obtain the perfect photo for the final print issue.
The Big Year Three men find that they have come to a turning point. Stu (Steve Martin) faces a late-life crisis, Kenny (Owen Wilson) is in the grip of a midlife crisis, and Brad (Jack Black) is wallowing in a no-life crisis. Determined to kick-start their stagnant lives, Stu, Kenny and Brad decide to enter a prestigious contest. During the course of one calendar year, the three friendly rivals criss-cross North America in a quest to count more species of birds than anyone else.
Editing to add another older one I love: The Dish In the days before the July 19, 1969 space mission that marked humankind's first steps on the moon, NASA was working with a group of Australian technicians who had agreed to rig up a satellite interface. That the Aussies placed the satellite dish smack dab in the middle of an Australian sheep farm in the boondocks town of Parkes was just one of the reasons that NASA was concerned. Based on a true story, The Dish takes a smart, witty, comical look at the differing cultural attitudes between Australia and the U.S. while revisiting one of the greatest events in history.
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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 5:16:48 GMT
The Grand Seduction is a Canadian film about a Newfoundland village trying to persuade a young doctor to move to their community. It's sweet and funny and way more universal than you'd think a story about a Newfoundland fishing village would be. I think it would be a great fit for your group. I'm def. going to look this one up! Thanks so much! I'm a Canadian girl born and raised but have lived in the US for half of my life. I have never seen any Canadian films, I don't think. I'd love to hear more titles that you recommend. |
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Post by flanz on Dec 8, 2015 5:18:59 GMT
A couple of my favorites: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller), an employee at Life magazine, spends day after monotonous day developing photos for the publication. To escape the tedium, Walter inhabits a world of exciting daydreams in which he is the undeniable hero. Walter fancies a fellow employee named Cheryl (Kristen Wiig) and would love to date her, but he feels unworthy. However, he gets a chance to have a real adventure when Life's new owners send him on a mission to obtain the perfect photo for the final print issue. The Big Year Three men find that they have come to a turning point. Stu (Steve Martin) faces a late-life crisis, Kenny (Owen Wilson) is in the grip of a midlife crisis, and Brad (Jack Black) is wallowing in a no-life crisis. Determined to kick-start their stagnant lives, Stu, Kenny and Brad decide to enter a prestigious contest. During the course of one calendar year, the three friendly rivals criss-cross North America in a quest to count more species of birds than anyone else. Editing to add another older one I love: The Dish In the days before the July 19, 1969 space mission that marked humankind's first steps on the moon, NASA was working with a group of Australian technicians who had agreed to rig up a satellite interface. That the Aussies placed the satellite dish smack dab in the middle of an Australian sheep farm in the boondocks town of Parkes was just one of the reasons that NASA was concerned. Based on a true story, The Dish takes a smart, witty, comical look at the differing cultural attitudes between Australia and the U.S. while revisiting one of the greatest events in history. These sound great, esp the last two. Thanks! |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 8, 2015 5:28:57 GMT
Oh yeah, I watched that with MIL and my mom! The 2nd one wasn't as good. Kind of lame. I never saw the sequel, sounds like I didn't miss much.... I enjoyed the sequel just as much as the first, so don't necessarily write it off. Besides, a couple of hours looking at Richard Gere isn't wasted in my book!  |
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Post by Peamac on Dec 8, 2015 11:18:14 GMT
I really liked Secondhand Lions. I think that's the one where Haley Joel Osment goes to live with two old uncles in the middle of nowhere. Loved the ending!
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