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Need a quick mood boost? We’re counting down the comfort-watch classics and irresistible feel-good favorites that can turn a rough day around in no time. From bubbly rom-coms and crowd-pleasing musicals to charming adventures and heartwarming coming-of-age stories, these movies are packed with iconic characters, unforgettable songs, and pure happy vibes. Which one instantly lifts your spirits?
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00:03Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the comfort
00:08watches and feel-good classics that are practically guaranteed to lift your
00:12mood and turn that frown upside down.
00:15Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.
00:19Number 30, Pitch Perfect.
00:22Nothing beats the energy of a killer acapella performance to spark joy,
00:26and Pitch Perfect delivers that in buckets.
00:35This movie isn't just about music, it's about camaraderie, quirky characters,
00:41the triumph of harmonizing beyond the songs, and sticking together when the stakes are high.
00:46Yes, Chloe! Nice!
00:49Amy!
00:51What are you doing?
00:53I'm doing horizontal running.
00:55Horizontal running?
00:56The Bella's journey from awkward auditions to memorable riff-offs to show-stopping finales
01:01is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, quotable lines, and mashups that still live rent-free in our heads to
01:07this day.
01:08Yes, it launched a franchise, but nothing quite beats the original.
01:12It's a love letter to friendship, finding your voice, and the sheer joy of singing your heart out.
01:18Music
01:28Number 29, When Harry Met Sally.
01:31There's something timeless about this romantic comedy that keeps the heart fluttering and spirit soaring.
01:36I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody,
01:41you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.
01:44It navigates the ups and downs of friendship and love,
01:47with wit, warmth, and those classic New York City vibes
01:50that feel as cozy as a stroll through Central Park in early fall.
01:54Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are pure rom-com alchemy,
01:57delivering lines that have become part of the pop culture lexicon.
02:00What I'm saying is, and this is not a come on in any way, shape, or form,
02:04is that men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way.
02:09Every rewatch feels like catching up with old friends,
02:12and Nora Ephron's script is a warm blanket of humor and heart.
02:16This movie delivers lasting joy long after the credits roll,
02:20whether you're rooting for friendship, romance, or just a really great sandwich.
02:24I'll have what she's having.
02:26Number 28. Sister Act.
02:28If you're ever in need of a laugh and a dose of soulful singing, Sister Act is your go-to.
02:33He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to being happy,
02:40We are!
02:41There's not a man today who could take me away from my God.
02:47Who wouldn't be uplifted by Whoopi Goldberg's hilarious transformation
02:50into a choir director for a bunch of spirited nuns.
02:53The film's heartwarming camaraderie, comedic clashes between characters,
02:57and toe-tapping numbers make it a perennial favorite for anyone who believes in the power of music
03:02to bring people together.
03:03And yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of no food,
03:10I will fear no hunger.
03:15We want you to give us this day our daily bread,
03:18and to the republic for which it stands,
03:21and by the power invested in me, I pronounce us ready to eat.
03:26Every scene is a reminder that sometimes,
03:30the most unlikely communities can create the most unforgettable harmony.
03:34Get into the habit of playing this movie when you need a little mood booster.
03:38It's practically guaranteed to lift your spirits.
03:40There's no sense of patience to deal
03:43For God who's so high
03:45He can't keep me
03:47He can't keep me away
03:49Away from his blood
04:00Number 27, Amélie
04:02Some movies don't just make you happier,
04:05they make the world feel a little kinder.
04:17This one does it through color, whimsy, and a deep love of tiny human pleasures.
04:23Every frame feels carefully crafted to remind you that little acts of kindness matter,
04:27and that everyday life can be surprisingly magical.
04:43Amalie is quirky, but never in a grating way.
04:46She feels like someone who sees beauty where others miss it.
04:49The film's leisurely pace invites you to savor every detail,
04:53making it the movie equivalent of a sun-dappled afternoon spent wandering your favorite neighborhood.
04:58It's a gentle reminder that goodness is everywhere, if you know where to look.
05:08Number 26. Enchanted.
05:11Enchanted is a love letter to Disney classics,
05:13and a wink to every grown-up who still believes in fairy tales.
05:17Now if I could only find a place to rest my head for the night.
05:21What kind of place?
05:22Oh, I don't know. Maybe a nearby meadow or a hollow tree.
05:25A hollow tree?
05:27Or a house full of dwarves. I hear they're very hospitable.
05:30Amy Adams' Giselle is pure, unfiltered optimism,
05:33bursting into song on the streets of New York and melting even the most cynical hearts.
05:38The film joyfully mashes up animation with the real world,
05:42delivering musical numbers that are both hilarious and unforgettable.
05:46Come and roll your sleeves up, so to speak, in kitchen.
05:50Cleaning crud up in the kitchen as we sing along.
05:55The story reminds us not to take life too seriously,
05:58and that it's up to us to create our own magic every day.
06:01It's a charming reminder that happily ever after can be found in the most unexpected places,
06:06and that's how you know it belongs on this list.
06:20Number 25. You've Got Mail.
06:23You've Got Mail is the rom-com equivalent of curling up with a cozy blanket
06:27and your favorite book on a rainy afternoon.
06:29I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.
06:34We need a double today!
06:35On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms.
06:38Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan's digital romance is a time capsule of 90s nostalgia.
06:43The film's gentle humor, charming bookshop battles,
06:46and golden-hued New York autumns make it an enduring favorite for anyone who loves a good meet-cute.
06:52I bet you just love that Mr. Darcy and your sentimental heart just beats wildly at the thought
06:57that he and, um, well, you know, whatever her name is, are truly, honestly going to end up together.
07:03Nora Ephron's script is packed with quotable lines and moments that tug at the heartstrings,
07:08reminding us that the best connections often come when we least expect them.
07:13It's a sentimental classic that leaves you believing in the magic of chance encounters
07:17and the enduring power of a well-written email.
07:20I wanted it to be you.
07:24I wanted it to be you so bad.
07:26Number 24. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
07:30There's a reason this movie hits people right in the optimism.
07:33What'd you get?
07:36It's a wallet.
07:45With life's motto on it.
07:48Ben Stiller's Walter is the ultimate everyman,
07:50quietly yearning for adventure until he's swept into a globetrotting quest
07:54that's as breathtaking as it is heartfelt.
07:57The film's sweeping landscapes and imaginative sequences blur the line between fantasy and reality.
08:02The whole thing feels like it's nudging you to stop sleepwalking through your own life.
08:06If I like a moment, I mean me, personally,
08:14I don't like to have the distraction of the camera.
08:17What sets this movie apart is its sincerity.
08:20Every moment of inspiration feels earned, never forced or preachy.
08:24By the end, you're not just rooting for Walter.
08:27You're ready to lace up your sneakers and start your own adventure.
08:30You have two days to print for cover.
08:35Here's your quintessence.
08:36Number 23.
08:38Mary Poppins.
08:39If you grew up with a VHS copy of Mary Poppins on permanent rotation,
08:44this is a full-on invitation to rediscover the magic you thought you'd outgrown.
08:48Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down in a most delightful way.
08:56Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke practically leap off the screen,
09:01reminding us that a spoonful of sugar really can make the world feel lighter.
09:05Every frame overflows with classic Disney charm,
09:08from the animated penguins to the chalk-drawn adventures,
09:11while the soundtrack is the kind of earworm you'll be humming for days.
09:17Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,
09:18even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious.
09:21If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound perposure.
09:26Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
09:27What really sets Mary Poppins apart, though,
09:29is how it balances pure whimsy with genuine warmth.
09:33It's a film that insists on joy, even when the wind changes,
09:36and that's a lesson always worth revisiting.
09:39As I expected,
09:40Mary Poppins practically perfect in every way.
09:44Number 22.
09:45Grease.
09:46If energy alone could power happiness,
09:48this movie would light up a city.
09:50I better shape up
09:52Cause you need a man
09:54I need a man
09:56Who can keep me satisfied
09:59Packed with unforgettable songs,
10:02colorful style,
10:03and larger-than-life performances,
10:05Grease remains one of the most entertaining movie musicals ever made.
10:09The story itself is simple,
10:10following a high school romance filled with teenage drama and plenty of nostalgia,
10:15but that's hardly the point.
10:17We went strong and drank lemonade
10:21We made out under the dark
10:25Who was that?
10:27It's your turn of clock
10:28This is a film that wants you to have fun,
10:31and it succeeds through sheer enthusiasm.
10:34Even the corniest moments feel charming thanks to the cast's infectious energy.
10:38Like its iconic final number,
10:40Grease leaves you smiling, singing along, and riding off on a high note.
10:53Number 21.
10:54Paddington 2.
10:56Few films combine warmth, humor, and heartfelt storytelling as seamlessly as Paddington 2.
11:01I must say it's turned out a lot better than I expected.
11:11What the devil's that?
11:13It's marmalade.
11:15Remarkably, it manages to top its predecessor in every one of those areas.
11:19This movie is a celebration of kindness, community, and the simple joy of helping others,
11:24all through the eyes of an adorable bear with a penchant for marmalade.
11:28It's so wonderful to meet you all.
11:30I must say it's a great relief to know that Paddington's already made such sweet friends.
11:35Its clever humor and touching moments create a comforting atmosphere that can instantly turn your day around.
11:40Watching Paddington spread goodness in a sometimes grumpy world is an uplifting reminder
11:45that a little sweetness and optimism can go a long way in making us all happier.
11:50Even for bad guys like Phoenix Buchanan.
11:52Rain, rain, don't go away, fill up the sky.
11:58Rain through the night, we'll stay cozy and dry.
12:06Number 20.
12:07Ella Enchanted.
12:09Subverting the usual princess story,
12:11Ella Enchanted has its titular hero go on an adventure to free herself from a curse.
12:15Ella Frel, I give you the gift of obedience.
12:20She meets a prince along the way and gradually finds her own independence.
12:25Throughout the journey, Anne Hathaway sells both the dramatic and humorous parts of the plot.
12:30Her performance gives viewers young and old an inspiring character to admire.
12:34She finds ways to circumvent her obedience curse and discovers a heroic side all her own.
12:40Additionally, the movie also features musical performances.
12:43Somebody to Love, in particular, allows Hathaway to show off her vocal skills.
12:48Can anybody find me?
12:52Somebody to love.
12:55Between the fun adventure and musical interludes,
12:58this movie is guaranteed to enchant any viewer.
13:01Number 19.
13:03The Lizzie McGuire Movie.
13:04You don't need to be a fan of the original TV show to fall in love with this screen adaptation.
13:08The Lizzie McGuire Movie sees the title hero go on a fun trip to Rome.
13:13While there, she discovers that she looks exactly like a local pop star named Isabella.
13:18Isabella?
13:20Huh?
13:20When Lizzie is asked to step into the singer's shoes,
13:23she gets a taste of the celebrity life we all dream of.
13:26This film gives Hilary Duff a chance to shine on the stage and sing some absolute bangers.
13:32Naturally, the most famous moment from the movie comes when Duff gets to sing What Dreams Are Made Of.
13:37This is what dreams are made of.
13:42Incorporating that classic and inspirational song was the perfect way to bring this uplifting film full circle.
13:49Number 18.
13:50My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
13:51Bringing a semi-autobiographical tale to the screen,
13:55writer and star Nia Vardalos tells the story of her Greek family.
13:58When I was growing up, I knew I was different.
14:02The other girls were blonde and delicate, and I was a swarthy six-year-old with sideburns.
14:08The plot concerns her character meeting a non-Greek man and the community's reaction to it.
14:13With this clash of cultures come several jokes, including one about not understanding each other's family rituals.
14:19There's also light-hearted humor throughout about the main character Tula's overbearing relatives.
14:24Ultimately, the movie is a feel-good narrative about a woman finding happiness and two very different groups accepting each
14:31other.
14:33What is it?
14:35It's a bunch.
14:36It's all done with a positive attitude that's sure to lighten up any bad mood.
14:40Number 17.
14:42The Princess Bride.
14:43Who doesn't love a fun adventure?
14:45Farm boy, fill these with water.
14:50Please?
14:51As you wish.
14:52The Princess Bride offers up everything you could want from the genre with a healthy dose of humor throughout.
14:58Instead of being too self-serious, the movie is a self-referential experience full of wacky characters.
15:04Whoever he is, he's obviously seen as with the princess and must therefore die.
15:08And thanks to compelling characters like Inigo Montoya, we're excited to see where the story will go next.
15:14The central romance between Wesley and Buttercup is the sweet frame that brings everything else together.
15:19Their turbulent love story will make you believe that anything is possible.
15:24This inventive fairy tale never lets up on its way to a satisfying conclusion that will have you cheering every
15:30time.
15:31Number 16.
15:32Last Holiday.
15:33What would you do if you only had a short time left to live?
15:36Without treatment, it's terminal.
15:40What?
15:41Last Holiday answers this question with the lovable Queen Latifah in the main role.
15:45While it could have been overly sentimental, the plot instead focuses on making the main character's remaining life as lively
15:52as possible.
15:53Latifah soars in a part that allows her to tap into her natural charisma.
15:57During her adventures, she does everything in her power to help others that need advice and support.
16:02The movie has a few sweet surprises that catch audiences off guard in the best way.
16:07Reminding viewers not to take life for granted, this film has all the ingredients to be an instant pick-me
16:13-up.
16:13You keep your head down, and you hustle, and hustle.
16:18Then you look up one day and wonder, how did I even get here?
16:22Number 15.
16:2313 Going on 30.
16:25After a teenager makes a wish to become older, she accidentally finds herself in the body of her 30-year
16:30-old self.
16:3130 and flirty and thriving!
16:3530 and flirty and thriving.
16:38Jennifer Garner completely sells the role by infusing her performance with wide-eyed innocence and teenage awkwardness.
16:45Outside of the comedic premise, the story's true heart centers around Jenna reconnecting with a childhood friend, played by Mark
16:51Ruffalo.
16:52Hey.
16:55Come on in.
16:56As she helps the jaded adult embrace the fun side of life, we're encouraged to do the same at home.
17:01The optimistic plot also leaves plenty of room for nostalgia.
17:05In one of the best moments, Garner and her co-stars put on an unforgettable performance of Thriller.
17:11That sequence alone is pretty much guaranteed to improve any mood.
17:15Number 14.
17:17Back to the Future.
17:18This legendary sci-fi comedy centers around Michael J. Fox's Marty McFly and his accidental journey to the past.
17:24You're my mom.
17:26You're my mom.
17:27My name is Lorraine.
17:29After the lead character accidentally interferes in his mom and dad's lives, he has to make sure they fall in
17:34love in the past so he can exist in the future.
17:37Fox's charming performance is complemented perfectly by Christopher Lloyd's eccentric role as Doc Brown.
17:43Not only are they both hilarious, but they're both incredibly quotable.
17:47Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with the Earth's gravitational pull?
17:51Watching this duo work together to save the timeline is always entertaining.
17:56And watching them overcome tons of obstacles is incredibly inspiring.
18:00Whether you tune in for the jokes, sci-fi madness, or the performance of Johnny B. Goode,
18:05Back to the Future will give you 1.21 gigawatts of joy.
18:09What the hell is a gigawatt?
18:10I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet.
18:14But your kids are gonna love it.
18:16Number 13.
18:17Hairspray.
18:18Good morning, Baltimore.
18:22Every day's like an open door.
18:25Set in Baltimore during the 1960s, this musical follows Tracy Turnblad's journey to the Corny Collins show.
18:32The would-be dancer faces hurdles along the way, including a sinister manager named Velma that doesn't want plus-sized
18:38performers on the program.
18:40But Tracy doesn't let anything stop her from living her dreams.
18:43As her inspirational story unfolds, the narrative also tackles issues surrounding civil rights and acceptance.
18:49Watching all the characters face their problems and find solutions together makes for a supremely uplifting movie experience.
18:56If you're not won over by the upbeat numbers, the project's good vibes and progressive plot will likely bring a
19:03smile to your face.
19:04And the new Miss Hairspray is...
19:08Ina Stubbs!
19:09Number 12.
19:11Singing in the Rain.
19:12Often called one of the best Hollywood musicals, Singing in the Rain includes many of the finest talents of the
19:18era.
19:18Singing in the Rain.
19:20Just singing in the rain.
19:22What a glorious feeling.
19:24We're happy again.
19:26Star Gene Kelly once again showed that he's one of the greatest dancers ever during this classic.
19:31As Don Lockwood, the actor guides viewers through a transitional period in film history.
19:36The numbers are all exuberant showcases of tight choreography and pristine singing.
19:41Make them laugh.
19:43Don't you know everyone wants to laugh.
19:46Whether it's Donald O'Connor performing Make Them Laugh or Kelly dancing in the rain,
19:51the movie never fails to give us numbers that constantly entertain and delight.
19:55It's the kind of experience that converts even non-musical lovers into fans.
20:00Broadway rhythm.
20:01It's got me, everybody dance.
20:06Number 11.
20:08Mamma Mia.
20:09In preparation for her wedding, Sophie invites three men to the ceremony that she suspects could be her father.
20:15Honey, honey, how he thrills me.
20:18Uh-huh, honey, honey.
20:19The ensuing mystery and celebration happens with the inclusion of film legends like Meryl Streep.
20:25All of this comes together courtesy of ABBA's glorious catalogue of hits.
20:29You are the dancing queen.
20:33Young and sweet, only 17.
20:38Using a Mediterranean setting, the movie also features a magical location that only adds to the peppy mood.
20:45We wouldn't even mind if the cast secretly used the jukebox musical as an excuse to take a vacation.
20:50Gimme, gimme, gimme a man, I can't lie.
20:54Won't somebody help me change the shadows away?
20:58Watching them sing and dance fills us with so much happiness that we wish we were a part of their
21:02eclectic family, too.
21:04Number 10.
21:05Bring It On.
21:06Hate us cause we're beautiful, well we don't like you either.
21:09We're cheerleaders, we are cheerleaders.
21:12Early aughts teen movies will always give us the nostalgic feels.
21:15And one of the best has to be the definitive cheerleader flick Bring It On.
21:19I sizzle, I scorch, but now I pass the torch.
21:23The ballots are in, and one girl had to win.
21:26She's perky, she's fun, and now she's number one kick-kick in Torrance.
21:31Starring Kirsten Dunst as Torrance, who has just become captain of her high school cheerleading squad,
21:36the movie is endearingly over the top from its opening sequence.
21:40There's bitter rivalry, fun cheer routines, an adorable romance, and plenty of cattiness.
21:46Go Torrance, go, go, go Torrance, go Torrance, go, go, go Torrance.
21:53Our game is fierce and we are hit, so get on back, you can't touch this.
21:57It may not have been a major blockbuster upon release, but it has since become a cult classic.
22:02And even over two decades later, we can't get enough.
22:07Number 9.
22:08La La Land.
22:15When a movie opens with an elaborate musical sequence set on a busy Los Angeles freeway,
22:20you know it's gonna be good.
22:22Not much to look at, huh?
22:24I've seen better.
22:25La La Land is one of the more serious picks on our list,
22:28and while it may not be uplifting all the way through,
22:31it's full of enough music, color, and gorgeous California scenery
22:35that the film still makes us feel good.
22:37Also, it stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
22:40And really, what more can you ask for from a movie couple?
22:48No wonder it got 14 Oscar nods.
22:51Number 8.
22:51The Parent Trap.
22:53Sometimes movies that are made for kids are the most comforting.
22:56Alright girls, shake hands.
22:58Come on girls.
23:06In The Parent Trap, Lindsay Lohan plays a set of twins who were separated as babies
23:11when their parents split up, because that's how child custody works,
23:14and are inadvertently reunited at a summer camp.
23:21That's my dad.
23:23That's my mom.
23:25They end up switching places, because of course they do,
23:28with the goal of ultimately getting their estranged parents back together.
23:32I guess you and mom kind of think alike,
23:34because you both sent us to the same camp,
23:36and we met there, and the whole thing just sort of spilled out.
23:41They switched places on us, Nick.
23:43From the early summer camp shenanigans
23:45to the absolutely enviable living situations they both find themselves in,
23:50in Napa and London respectively,
23:52this movie is one we just want to jump right into.
23:55Number 7.
23:56To All the Boys I've Loved Before.
23:58We often have to look to older movies to find something to make us happier,
24:02but every once in a while, a new film is released that fits the bill.
24:06When To All the Boys I've Loved Before was made available on Netflix in 2018,
24:10the world felt like a pretty dark place,
24:12and this teen romance was exactly the antidote we all needed.
24:16Do you want me to call someone, get you some water?
24:18No.
24:19I'm okay.
24:21You sure?
24:27The story is about an introverted girl who writes love letters to the boys she has crushes on,
24:33without any intention of sending them.
24:35My letters are my most secret possessions.
24:38There are five total.
24:40Kenny from Camp,
24:41Peter from 7th Grade,
24:43Lucas from Homecoming,
24:44John Ambrose from Model UN,
24:46and Josh.
24:47But when they all end up in the mail,
24:49her life is changed forever,
24:50in one of the most enjoyable rom-coms of recent years.
24:54You're gonna break my heart, Covey?
24:59I'd always fantasized about falling in love in a field,
25:04but I just never thought it'd be the kind where you played lacrosse.
25:07Number 6.
25:08Love Actually.
25:09No matter what time of year it is,
25:11sometimes you just need the upbeat tone of a holiday movie.
25:15I feel it in my fingers.
25:17In my fingers.
25:19I feel it in my toes.
25:22I feel it in my toes.
25:25Yeah.
25:26Christmas is all around me.
25:29All around me.
25:30And so the feeling grows.
25:33Love Actually is probably the most iconic modern example of a Christmas romance movie,
25:38telling interweaving plots all set in London in the lead-up to December 25th.
25:42While in recent years there has been a bit of backlash against Love Actually
25:46because of its saccharine tone and dated views of what's considered romantic,
25:50we're still able to suspend our disbelief and enjoy it,
25:54feeling our hearts swell alongside the characters.
26:06Number 5.
26:07The Holiday.
26:08Speaking of holiday movies,
26:10we've got another one for you.
26:12Starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet,
26:14The Holiday is another light-hearted romance movie set at Christmastime.
26:19I'm here!
26:26The two women swap houses over the holiday season
26:29when both of their lives are falling apart
26:31and both manage to find what they're looking for on the other side of the pond.
26:40There are beautiful settings,
26:42motivational speeches,
26:44quirky side characters,
26:45and, of course,
26:46some pretty heart-rending romance.
26:48I'm gonna hand off.
26:50Yes.
26:51You smell lovely.
26:53Whenever the snow starts to fall,
26:55we know it's time to put this one on again.
26:58Number 4.
26:58The Princess Diaries.
27:00We love a good makeover scene,
27:02and that's pretty much at the center of this fun live-action Disney movie.
27:06Only Paolo can take this and this
27:09and give you...
27:12A princess.
27:15Mia is a regular, dorky teenage girl
27:18who finds out that she's actually part of a royal family of an obscure European country.
27:23You're not just Amelia Thermopolis.
27:25You are Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Reynaldi,
27:30princess of Genovia.
27:35Me?
27:35A princess?
27:38Shut up!
27:40She has to basically go through a speed round of finishing school
27:43and get an entirely new look in order to appease her prim and proper grandmother,
27:48the Queen of Genovia.
27:49This entire movie is basically every young girl's dream come true,
27:53and even now that we're grown up,
27:55it still charms us.
27:56You know, in old films, whenever a girl gets seriously kissed,
28:00her foot would just kind of...
28:02pop.
28:03Number 3.
28:04Bridget Jones' Diary.
28:06Mother, I do not need a blind date,
28:08particularly not with some verbally incontinent spinster
28:11who smokes like a chimney, drinks like a fish,
28:13and dresses like her mother.
28:14This movie may have come out in 2001,
28:16but it's still extremely relatable.
28:19Bridget Jones is single,
28:20smokes too much,
28:21drinks too much,
28:22and isn't happy with her weight.
28:24But she's got a good group of friends.
28:26Her life may seem bleak at the beginning of the film,
28:29but that doesn't mean her story isn't an uplifting one.
28:32You'll be rooting for Bridget all the way through,
28:34even as she makes mistake after mistake,
28:37making viewers feel plenty of second-hand embarrassment.
28:40I will not be defeated by a bad man and an American stick insect.
28:45Instead, I choose vodka.
28:48Also, if you're an Anglophile,
28:50the entire story is so delightfully British.
28:53Alright.
28:54Enough.
28:55Enough.
28:57Enough.
29:00Number 2.
29:01Legally Blonde.
29:02If what you're looking for is a fun girl power movie,
29:05you can't get much better than Legally Blonde.
29:07Stand and snap!
29:10Good job, everybody!
29:11It stars Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods,
29:14a girl who has never been taken seriously,
29:16who decides to go to Harvard Law School after a bad breakup.
29:19You're breaking up with me?
29:22I thought you were proposing.
29:24Proposing?
29:26Elle?
29:27If I'm going to be a senator,
29:29well, I need to marry a Jackie,
29:31not a Marilyn.
29:32Her rise to success is a triumphant one,
29:34showing that you can be yourself
29:36and still achieve your goals.
29:38Elle completely redefined what it meant to be a good feminist hero,
29:42showing brains and beauty don't have to be mutually exclusive.
29:46To this day, this movie totally holds up
29:48and makes us believe in ourselves.
29:50I believe you've just won your case.
29:55Before we unveil our top pick,
29:57here are a few honorable mentions.
29:59The Sound of Music.
30:00With its soaring melodies and infectious joy,
30:03it remains the ultimate feel-good classic.
30:06Doorbells and sleighbells and schnitzel with noodles,
30:09wild geese that fly with a moon on their wings,
30:12these are a few of my favorite things.
30:15Ferris Bueller's Day Off,
30:17a master class in slacker cool
30:19that reminds us to take stock of what really matters and live.
30:32Elf,
30:33a candy-fueled explosion of holiday cheer
30:35that manages to melt even the frostiest hearts.
30:38Uh-oh.
30:39Sounds like someone needs to sing a Christmas carol.
30:41No way.
30:42Best way to spread Christmas cheer
30:44is singing loud for all to hear.
30:46Bridesmaids,
30:47This hilarious romp proves that raunchy comedies
30:49can be just as heartfelt as they are funny.
30:52I'm excited and I feel relaxed
30:55and I'm ready
30:58to party
31:01with the best of them.
31:04Mean Girls.
31:05Packed with iconic lines and sharp social commentary,
31:08this high school comedy is totally fetch.
31:11So fetch.
31:12What is fetch?
31:14Oh, it's like slang.
31:15England.
31:16Number one.
31:17Clueless.
31:18I actually have a way normal life for a teenage girl.
31:21I mean, I get up,
31:23I brush my teeth,
31:24and I pick out my school clothes.
31:27While all the other movies on our list are great,
31:30it's almost like this one combines the best parts of them all.
31:33There's a bubbly blonde at the center of it
31:35who somehow has wisdom beyond her ditzy exterior.
31:38And in conclusion,
31:40may I please remind you that it does not say RSVP on the Statue of Liberty.
31:47Thank you very much.
31:49Clueless has retroactively defined a generation,
31:52bringing Valley Girl dialect into the cultural lexicon.
31:59Like all our favorite feel-good movies,
32:02the stakes are pretty low,
32:03with Cher's biggest problems being finding great outfits
32:06and a decent guy with whom to have her first intimate experience.
32:10This 90s classic encapsulates a simpler time for high schoolers
32:13that always makes us nostalgic.
32:15Do you think she's pretty or she's a full-on Monet?
32:18What's a Monet?
32:20It's like a painting, see?
32:21From far away, it's okay,
32:22but up close, it's a big old mess.
32:24What's your go-to movie after a lousy day?
32:26Let us know in the comments.
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