What’s on your all-time feelgood movie list? #TheGuild #ChooseAGuildAgent #ProudGuildMember

What’s on your all-time feelgood movie list? #TheGuild #ChooseAGuildAgent #ProudGuildMember

In this 90 second read, we share 10 of the best feelgood movies to make staying at home that little bit more bearable.

At MILLBANKS we love a good film, and we think the ones that have made it to this list are bound to leave you with a spring in your step and smile on your face.
In no order.
1)     E.T. - Steven Spielberg’s extra-terrestrial is an all-time classic that is warming the hearts of children and adults nearly 40 years after its release.
2)     UP – This Pixar piece of perfection features one of the most moving love stories told in minutes. The rest of the film is as uplifting as it is entertaining.
3)     CHEF – This road movie features excellent food, music, and a story of overcoming the odds and the importance of families and friends.
4)     FORREST GUMP – The world certainly needs a lot more of Forrest’s childlike optimism and simple wisdom right now.
5)     LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE – Another road movie and another brilliantly warm story about being proud of being different and loving yourself.
6)     CINEMA PARADISO – An Italian masterpiece about film lovers, friendship and finding your life’s purpose.
7)     THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION – Consistently rated as one of the world’s favourite films the ending is pretty much guaranteed to leave you smiling.
8)     PADDINGTON 1 AND 2 – Ok so this would make it 11 films on the list but these movies featuring the loveable bear from Peru are feelgood features at their best.
9)     GROUNDHOG DAY – Bill Murray is masterful in this classic that teaches us to find the magic in everyday life.
10)  LA LA LAND – This easy-going musical will get you smiling and your feet tapping at the same time.
Others worth mentioning include Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Goonies, Toy Story and the School of Rock.
What movies would you recommend to help your neighbours in Attleborough and East Harling feelgood during this winter lockdown, please leave a comment below and let us know what your all time favourite film is?


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