The Guilt Trip
Paramount’s new film, The Guilt Trip is a funny, feel-good story where Joyce Brewster (played by Barbra Streisand), takes an eight day road trip with her son, Andy (played by Seth Rogen).
The Guilt Trip is such a good clean fun movie that mothers and their grown children will be able to watch it together squirm-free (we’ve all been there); it’s the perfect feel-good movie to watch on Mother’s Day.
Everyone loves a good feel-good movie; the kind that never fail to lift the spirits. Take a look at our top ten feel-good movies that will give you a reason to smile.
Everyone has their favourites, but we promise that at least one of these will be enough to turn your frown upside down.
1. A Lot Like Love (2005)
A Lot Like Love is a rom-com about two friends who've convinced themselves they would never make a good couple, and discover they might just be wrong.
Nothing more satisfying than the scene when Oliver (played by Ashton Kutcher) serenades Emily (played by Amanda Peet) with Bon Jovi when you’ve had a bit of a crap day; definitely one to watch if you’re ever feeling like all hope is lost!
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2. The Hangover (2009)
Three guys wake up after a bachelor party with absolutely no recollection of what happened the night before.
There’s a baby in the closet, one guy is missing a tooth, there’s a tiger in the bathroom, and the groom-to-be has disappeared... this hilarious movie is perfect after you've had a really bad day and need a little bit of stupidity and simplicity. If you’ve not seen it it’s definitely one to add to the list!
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3. Grease (1978)
Grease is perhaps one of the ultimate feel-good movies, combining memorable songs, groovy dance numbers and good old fashioned romance.
The movie follows heart-throbs Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) as they try to rekindle their steamy summer romance amidst the hustle and bustle of gossip-hungry Rydell High School cliques.
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4. Singin’ In The Rain (1952)
We all know the moment. Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) is skipping down the street, humming contentedly away. The rain is falling but it can't dampen his spirits. After all, he's in love.
He breaks into song and dance, using his umbrella and the nearest lamp-post as props. Common knowledge now tells us that Gene Kelly was actually really unwell in that scene and had a temperature of 104, but you’d never know it from the enthusiasm in this number.
Whether you're a fan of musicals or not, it's hard to argue that Singin’ In The Rain isn't one of the most uplifting films of all time.
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5. The Pursuit Of Happyness (2006)
Will Smith plays a struggling salesman who decides to take charge of his own destiny while at the same time remain a good father during a difficult relationship breakup.
This heart-warming movie earns its place at the top ten feel-good films, but is certainly a tear jerker so have those tissues at the ready!
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6. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Bridget Jones’s Diary is a perfect example of a movie to make you smile. A British woman is determined to improve herself and look for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary.
Unfortunately life doesn’t go quite the way she plans! Bridget Jones is a sympathetic, likable, funny character, giving this romantic comedy a lot of charm.
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7. The Holiday (2006)
This fantastic feel good movie is about two women troubled with guy-problems: Amanda (Cameron Diaz) a workaholic living in Los Angeles and Iris (Kate Winslet) is a society column editor for The Daily Telegraph in London.
They swap and homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy (Jude Law and Jack Black) and fall in love. A perfect Christmas film but fantastic all year round!
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8. Notting Hill
This British romantic comedy film is set in Notting Hill, London. This story is about the life of a simple bookshop owner (Hugh Grant) changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world (Julia Roberts).
It's funny and heart-warming; and the Rhys Ifans has become synonymous as his amazing character, Spike!
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9. Love, Actually (2003)
This film follows eight different and slightly interrelated stories of people dealing with their love lives in the month before Christmas.
With an all-star cast and some amazing and very quotable moments, this is another film that although is mostly enjoyed as a Christmas treat, is great all year round.
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10. The Guilt Trip (2013)
Andy Brewster is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime, and who better to accompany him than his overbearing mother Joyce. Although he may think he’s taking her along to help her out, he might find that it’s actually the other way around!
The pair have amazing chemistry and make for a great double act, and really appreciate your mum!
Treat yourself to a feel good treat and catch The Guilt Trip, in cinemas from 8th March.
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