Top Ten Pick Me Up Movies
There’s something about a great romantic story that makes me all warm inside and happy. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslett star in a film about love and the lengths people will go to try and deal with the pain of love lost. Michel Gondry gives us a great film that will stay with you as you see some of the dazzling visual tricks that he plays with you as he takes you (literally) through our protagonist’s mind.
SIX – Speed Racer (2008)
The Wachowski’s give us their live-action remake of the popular 60s Japanese animated TV show about a world where cars go fast enough to put 6Gs of strain on their drivers and a guy is okey for dressing up with a massive X on his forehead. This movie is not a great movie, however it is one of those movies that makes me smile from ear to ear during every frame. I love all of the driving scenes (especially the cross country rally and when they get into the ice cave section). This movie is gorgeous and I love what the Wachowski’s did with it. I don’t care what you think of me, I love this movie and will defend it to my grave.
FIVE – Hot Fuzz (2007)
What??? You’ve never seen the genius that is Bad Boys and Point Break??? Well don’t worry, just watch this action movie spoof that Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost made and you will get the gist of all of those movies that all of your friends pretend to like. This movie is completely ridiculous and for the correct reasons.
FOUR – The Princess Bride (1987)
The man in black has come to rescue the damsel in distress. It’s a sweep you off your feat fantastical tale of Prince Charming and all those fairy tale type of stuff. I love this movie because (as most of the ones above) it never takes itself seriously and it just wants you to enjoy. Just remember, “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
THREE – Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (2005)
When I think of completely quotable films I have to name Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang with Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer. It’s a film about a mystery murder and someone seems to want to peg the murder on Harry. The narration alone is enough to get you into this movie. As it begins with Robert Downey continually realising that he’s cocking up the story abd having to take you back and clarify and mention things that he forgot (and even sometimes telling people in the frame to move out of the way so you can see something) just keeps me laughing everytime. Quote: Harry: “Still gay?” Perry: “Me? No. I’m knee-deep in pussy. I just like the name so much, I can’t get rid of it.”
TWO – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
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