My Favorite Movies

Here you will find a list of some of my favorite movies! This will definitely be missing a few because I probably won't be able to think of them all on the spot. But if anyone is looking for a good movie to watch I highly recommend every single one of these!

First we have Musicals: Yes, I do like musicals. I mean, it's music and a story in one! Who doesn't like that? These are my top picks. (caution: all are tear-jerkers)

1. West Side Story: A more modern version of Romeo and Juliet, set in the the 1950s.
2. The Phantom of the Opera: The story of a mysterious man who lurks underneath the Paris Opera House who yearns for love and happiness. 
3. Les Miserables: A battle story of the french people who tried to rise up against the government in order to gain the right for themselves and fellow poor.
4. Moulin Rouge: A lady-of-the-night tale of a prostitute who falls in love with a man, and their struggle to stay together in spite of the world around them.

Action/Fantasy: Some awesome movies complete with some amazing CGI.

1. Thor: A film about the god of thunder and his struggle to learn to be a better person (or god?). Complete with the amazing side story of his brother Loki. 
2. Captain America: How the USA's very patriotic superhero came to be. 
3. The Avengers: An epic movie that contains the story of many superheros coming together to fight against evil. 
4. Star Wars: A complete must for every fantasy-nerd out there!
5. Harry Potter: Also a must!
6. Lord of the Rings: Another epic saga. 

Sad: Some days you just need a good cry.

1. Anna Karenina: I recently saw 2013 film version of this story, and in my opinion it is one of the most beautiful, heart-wrenching stories ever. 
2. My Sisters Keeper: Although I prefer the book MUCH more, the movie (about a young girl and her constant battle between her family and terminally-sick sister) is also good.  
3. Pay it Forward: I have no words for how amazing this movie is. Just watch it. Please. 
4. Miss Potter: Based on the true story of Beatrix Potter, the woman behind many popular children's stories, like Peter Rabbit. 
5. The Hours: How the book "Mrs. Dalloway" affects three different women who are all in different timelines. 
6. August Rush: A young music-prodigee boy's journey to find his parents. 

Romance: Because we all need some (occasionally cheesy) love stories in our lives. 

1. Dirty Dancing: A movie from the 1980s about a girl who wants to get the guy. With, of course, some fun dancing. 
2. 10 Things I hate About You: Based off Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew comes the story of how one guy finds out that he can only date his dream girl if her older, indie-rocker sister does. He sets off in determination to put his plan in to action, and hilarity and romance ensures. 
3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: A chaotic love story that only makes sense when you get to the end of the movie. 

Comedy: For times when laughter is a necessity.

1. What's Up Doc?: A couple head to San Francisco, and discover that they are in for much more than they bargained for. Complete with hilarious chase scene at the end!
2. Angels in the Outfield: A boy believes he is seeing angels helping out his favorite baseball team.
3. Cat Ballou: A not-so-serious Western. 
4. Get Smart: Who doesn't love some Steve Carell? 

I hope you liked this list! If you have any suggestions for great movies that you think people need to watch please leave a comment below. Thank you!