Top Ten Movies

Sometimes, we all need a feel-good movie. We need to curl up on the easy chair with a big bowl of popcorn, some iced Coke, we need to shut out the world and just immerse ourselves in a feel-good movie. Here, we zero in on the top ten feel-good movies you must watch if you’re depressed about life.

1. Ever After – A Cinderella story is always welcome. The happy ending is wonderful. Watch this to think happy thoughts of your own Prince Charming.
2. The Notebook – Do you believe in everlasting love? If you watch this movie, you will. Going back and forth in time, it tells the story of a couple who show amazing love for each other.
3. Stepmom – A true feel-good movie. Susan Sarandon is amazing in this, and Julia Roberts is too. The ending isn’t a typically happy one, but it leaves you thinking nonetheless.
4. The Shawshank Redemption – The story of how a man’s knowledge of his innocence keeps his spirit alive, and how he escapes from jail. This is an absolutely brilliant film.
5. Forrest Gump – The story with a moral of never giving up. Tom Hanks is great in this one.
6. It’s A Wonderful Life – This masterpiece by Frank Capra is the ultimate. This movie will show you how wonderful life truly is, by offering a glimpse of what it could have been like had you never existed. The acting is outstanding, and the movie is overall a classic that very few can match for its feel-good factor. Plus, the acting by James Stewart is brilliant.
7. Dead Poets Society – The story of how one professor inspires a group of students to find their inner creativity. Robin Williams is the unconventional teacher, he is great in his role, and the students are wonderful as well. Definitely a film that will inspire you to do all that you ever wanted to do.
8. Return To Me – A heart-warming movie, about finding love, and feeling lucky to have love. It’s also about the overwhelming power of friendship. Watch this if real romance gets you weak in the knees.
9. The Sound Of Music – Julie Andrews is lovely in this one, and has played an instrumental role in having made this movie go down in history, for its universal appeal to all age groups. The songs are amazing, the acting is great, and Christopher Plummer is just yummy. “The hills are alive, with the sound of music!”
10. Fried Green Tomatoes – Watch this one with your best friend. It’ll be some great bonding time, and you’re bound to love this move.

Anthony Hopkins has always been known as an actor par excellence. His chilling portrayal of a cannibal in The Silence Of The Lambs has gone down in history, and even got him an Oscar. He’s done drama too. One of the finest actors around, and definitely one of the strongest in terms of speech delivery, we show our respects by listing his top ten best movies.

1. Beowulf – Even though the movie itself was not that great, Hopkins was, as Hrothgar. He brought out the tensions with his wife wonderfully. Watch it for the Hopkins’ performance.
2. The Human Stain – He plays the part of a disgraced professor, who has an affair with Nicole Kidman, a woman whose past keeps coming back to haunt her. Then, he must confront his own secret, which he has kept hidden from all. The Human Stain is a great drama, definitely a movie you should watch.
3. Red Dragon – Perhaps not better than The Silence Of The Lambs, but really great nonetheless. Hopkins sends chills up and down your spine with his great portrayal of Lecter. He makes himself into a character you just can’t forget in a hurry.
4. The Silence Of The Lambs – A true masterpiece. Hopkins plays the character of Hannibal Lecter with spine-chilling dedication. Even though he’s in a cage, he gets inside your head. His frightening speeches and his devouring of a man’s tongue are images you won’t get over quickly.
5. Bad Company – The movie itself received pretty bad reviews, but Hopkins was quite good as a CIA veteran who must teach Chris Rock to behave like a real agent in just 9 days.
6. Meet Joe Black – The movie got harsh criticism for its unrealistic aspects and its long length, but Hopkins was really charismatic in this role. He plays a character who knows Death is approaching, it is right in his house, so how will he deal with it?
7. Amistad – Hopkins soars in this performance, while the movie talks about the subconscious issues of race and slavery.
8. The Remains Of The Day – Probably one of Hopkins’ finest movies. He plays a butler who has given all his life to his pro-Nazi master, and concealed his feelings for his master’s wife. This is a beautiful movie, one that talks about love which is not expressed.
9. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame – This 1982 movie got Hopkins much popularity, when he played the hunchbacked Quasimodo.
10. Audrey Rose – Though he’s not the main character, Hopkins plays his part very well. This is a movie about reincarnation.

We all love animated movies. Some think they’re just for kids, but really – people of all ages can watch them, because underneath all that childish banter, there are important messages for everyone. And hey, everyone likes animation, right? We tell you the top ten animated movies.

1. Toy Story – This was the first movie to have full computer generated animation. Even though techniques have come of age now, this movie is surprisingly complex in its effects. With lots of humor and a great storyline, you should watch this one, definitely.
2. Ratatouille – From Brad Bird comes a delightfully fresh animated movie, with the theme of cooking, and following your dreams. The voicing is great, Pixar’s animation is wonderful, and of course – all the cooking is bound to get you hungry! Peter O’ Toole is magnificent as the food critic who changes his opinions.
3. The Prince Of Egypt – With a Biblical theme, this is one movie all kids should watch. Learn about the life of Moses, and his relationship with Pharaoh. The dream sequence is really mention-worthy.
4. Ice Age – Great storyline, extremely funny moments, and Ray Romano is simply amazing! Check out the sloth for some funny moments.
5. Shrek – The whole series, in fact. Not just children’s movies, but adults should watch them too. Not only is the animation great, but the plotline is gripping, and inverts the usual “happily ever after” fairytale. Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz are simply stunning in their voicing, and the supporting cast do a great job as well. Plus, the songs are great!
6. Finding Nemo – One of the great movies by Pixar. Watch Marlin try to frantically hunt his son Nemo down. And you’re bound to fall in love with Dory, a very forgetful but extremely cute fish.
7. Bambi – Sweet, wonderful, endearing – these qualities best describe the movie. A favorite with kids everywhere.
8. Antz – As much an adults’ movie as a kids’ movie. You need to understand Communism and Marxism for this one. It’s satire of an animated sort. Woody Allen’s voicing totally hits the mark.
9. The Lion King – A pretty old movie, but the animation is great, the songs are bound to get your feet tapping, and your kids will love it!
10. A Bug’s Life – Another well-known classic. Watch it for the sheer feel-good factor. Not a movie to miss.

We all like watching thrillers. They get us all excited, the adrenalin flows, yes; it’s a very exciting experience indeed. Feel like curling up at home with some popcorn, and watching a quality action thriller film? Here, we list the ten best thrillers.

1. Metropolis – Set in the future, the people are divided into two classes – the thinkers and the workers. Can’t figure out what happens next? Watch this movie to find out more.
2. Indiana Jones: Raiders Of The Lost Ark – This 1981 movie has action, thriller, adventure, romance – all rolled into one. Harrison Ford is great as Indiana Jones. World War II is near, and Indiana Jones must find the Ark. Will he or won’t he?
3. Rear Window – A true masterpiece by Alfred Hitchcock. A wheelchair-ridded man witnesses a murder. What happens then? Watch the movie to find out more. James Stewart and Grace Kelly are great in this one. A film that plays upon our voyeuristic instincts, this is not a movie you should miss.
4. Jaws – The epic movie of them all, that swept away lots of viewers, not literally, of course. A shark creates havoc with some unsuspecting people at a beach. There’s some blood and gore, and lots of thrilling action.
5. Psycho – Another masterpiece by Hitchcock. Fast moving action, great dialogues, this is definitely one of the classic movies to watch.
6. Taxi Driver – One of the most famous movies ever. Robert DeNiro plays a taxi driver, who is fast becoming jaded with his city, the state of politics, and the condition of the lives in the city. Jodie Foster puts in a convincing performance as an under-age streetwalker.
7. Terminator – This, and the second part, are all-time favorites. Schwarzenegger is simply brilliant. Watch these James Cameron films for some fast paced action, and some great visuals.
8. Chinatown – Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway team up in this thriller, this is a movie you won’t forget in a hurry.
9. Transformers – When the planet becomes the battleground for another species, what will happen? The graphics are pretty brilliant in this one. Stay glued to the screen for some awesome fight sequences.
10. Die Hard – Bruce Willis is simply stunning. Another of those epic movies, the sequels are great too. Put these into your thriller movie collection, so you can watch them over and over again.

Aren’t romantic comedies just the best? You can watch them anytime, they are always bound to cheer you up, get you laughing, and overall just feel good. Romantic comedies like “You’ve Got Mail” and “One Fine Day” have gone down in history for their sheer feel-good factor, their great acting, and of course, the yumminess of the actors involved. Here are the top ten romantic comedies..

1. As Good As It Gets – Jack Nicholson suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Helen Hunt is his unexpected love interest. Greg Kinnear comes in as the gay neighbor. A very unusual romantic comedy, this is bound to get you laughing.
2. You’ve Got Mail – Probably the ultimate of them all. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan play two people who are great friends on the Internet, but are business rivals and hence hate each other in person. What happens when Hanks puts Ryan out of business? The actors’ chemistry is dazzling, and teamed with a powerful script, this is definitely one rom-com to watch.
3. Roxanne – A movie about a man with an unusually large nose. Steve Martin is simply great.
4. Two Week’s Notice – Hugh Grant has always been a master at romantic comedies, and Sandra Bullock is not to be left behind either. The acting is fresh, the comedy is witty, overall, a great choice.
5. When Harry Met Sally – Definitely one of the best rom-coms ever. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan make a fabulous pairing. Do you think purely platonic friendship exists? Find out. Oh, and yes, check out the fake orgasm scene. It’ll get you hooting with laughter.
6. Bridget Jones’ Diary – Renee Zelwegger is simply fabulous. So is Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth is absolutely brilliant as well. One feel-good movie you don’t forget in a hurry.
7. My Big Fat Greek Wedding – A very fresh and original movie, about a Greek woman marrying a non-Greek man, and about the hilarious culture clashes that follow.
8. Serendipity – John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale team up in this one, and try to make you believe that love is written in the stars. Great dialogues, wonderful acting, and a fabulous supporting cast!
9. Sleepless In Seattle – A slightly updated version of An Affair To Remember, but a great movie. Meg Ryan rocks in this one.
10. Benny And Joon – Johnny Depp is simply wonderful here, playing an odd man, while Mary Stuart Masterson complements his perfectly as an odd woman.