Whether you’re in a PMS mood, a funky mood, crappy mood, cranky mood, sleepy or whatever mood, it’s always a treat to watch a funny movie. 9 out of 10 times watching a hilarious movie that makes you laugh until you cry will get you out of the slump you’re in and get you into a better mood.
I wasn’t really much into comedy in the past. For the most part I was a “Drama Queen” who loved the emotional intensity of high drama and the thrill of suspense. Acknowledging the undeniable benefits of silliness, goofiness and laughter, however, I decided to expand my horizons…
To help others enjoy some giggles, I recently posted a question on FaceBook, “What’s your favorite funny movie – the one that gives you a really good laugh?” And I got many enthusiastic recommendations from my FB friends! Thank you all!
(Note: It’s a virtue to spread the laughter.)
Here’s the list:
1. Airplane
2. Young Frankenstein
3. Something About Mary
4. Blazing Saddles
5. The Big Lebowski
6. The Wedding Crashers
7. Little Miss Sunshine
8. The Gods Must Be Crazy
9. Full Monty
10. Caddyshack
11. National Lampoon’s Animal House
12. A Fish Called Wanda
13. Meet the Parents
14. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
15. When Harry Met Sally
16. Mouse Hunt
17. Bad Santa
18. Bowfinger
19. Raising Arizona
20. Burn After Reading
21. Rat Race
22. Sleeper
23. Duck Soup
24. Animal Crackers
25. Horse Feathers
26. My Cousin Vinny
27. Rango
28. Best in Show
29. Monty Python in Search of Holy Grail
30. Ernest Saves Christmas
31. The Men Who Stare at Goats
32. What’s Up Doc?
33. Step Brothers
34. Murder by Death
35. The Party
36. Yes Man
37. RIO
38. The Naked Gun
39. Clue
40. Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)
So next time you’re in the mood (whatever mood that may be), order one of the above from Netflix. Just sit back, forget your worries (for a moment anyway), and get silly and goofy with some good laughter. Hopefully it’ll put you in a better mood than the one you were in before.
Please leave a comment if you’d like to add a movie to the list. Spread the laughter!
Pitch Perfect, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, White Chicks, She’s the Man, and Sydney White are also hilarious movies.
Planes, trains, and automobiles is a must for any mood!