20 good movies that make your soul light up

There are times when each of us feels the clouds above our heads especially acutely. At such moments, there is not enough joy, warmth and light to show that our world is not such a bad place. Fortunately, you can always watch a good movie and forget about all the small failures.

We have collected 20 different films, among which there are recognized masterpieces and light entertainment films. They are united by one thing: they all give the desire to live and do good.

Life is wonderful

Surprisingly, a picture about the horrors of war can become one of the kindest films you have ever seen. This is an amazing story of a loving father who managed to give his son a second life even in a concentration camp and turn a terrible reality into a game. And you have to believe: life is sometimes unfair, painful, tragic, but still infinitely beautiful.

Forrest Gump

This film directed by Robert Zemeckis is a worldwide phenomenon of 1994, which even now, 20 years later, I want to review again and again. Despite the fact that you know by heart what the characters will say, with each viewing you discover something new. Apparently, this is the real movie - simple, clear and brilliant.

Barefoot on the pavement

A janitor in a psychiatric hospital, Nick saves a girl Lila from suicide at the last second, and after that his life changes abruptly. A funny, touching, light film with an unusual plot will appeal to everyone and will remind you that the most important things in life are still simple: just to be near your loved one, eat ice cream, travel and enjoy every day.

Temple Grandin

Her name is Temple Grandin, and she's not like the others. The biographical drama tells about an autistic woman who managed to achieve considerable success in science. She managed to change the attitude of the world towards autistics and prove that a person is capable of anything if he does not give up. A decent film about a strong personality will not leave anyone indifferent.

Real love

Love is unforgettable and unattainable, regretful and ecstatic, unexpected and unwanted, inconvenient and inexplicable, inelegant and unequal. Love truly rules everyone around. From the prime minister who instantly fell in love with an employee of his office, to the writer who fled to the south of France to glue his broken heart…

1+1 (Untouchables)

The directors and actors of this film managed to create a life-affirming, witty, funny and charming picture. And they didn't overdo the proportions — a mixture of drama and comedy in the story of two friends who are unlike white and black turned out to be almost perfect.

The Truman Show

Imagine that: you suddenly begin to realize that everything around you is scenery, and people are actors pretending to be who they seem to you. Your whole world turns out to be a big TV series where you play the main role without even knowing it. Will you be able to leave everything for freedom and will you learn to trust people after that? In this instructive film without moralizing, Jim Carrey played one of the best dramatic roles in his career.

Choristers

The plot of this film is not original: a music teacher gets into a boarding school for difficult teenagers and tries to reach his wards. But the picture perfectly plays up the idea that humanity can move mountains, and love can make hearts sing. Separately, it is worth noting the stunning musical accompaniment of the picture - lively, bright, direct.

Penelope

In a world where everyone is used to judging us by appearance, it is not easy for a person who is not like the others to survive. Penelope happened to find out this - a girl over whom an ancient family curse is weighing down. Instead of a nose, she has a pig's snout, and it will disappear only when a person of the same circle with her loves Penelope. Of course, this is a fairy tale, a bright story that teaches a simple old truth — to remain yourself in any situation.

Groundhog Day

During the filming of the film, Bill Murray suffered a production injury: he was bitten twice by a groundhog. But this did not prevent him from playing all the changes in the hero, forced to relive the same day over and over again. The film easily and cheerfully tells about the significance of every moment of life, every decision made, every deed done.

And in the shower I dance

The heroes of this film are people in wheelchairs. But they have more optimism than many healthy people. Chained by cerebral palsy, the guys do not lose heart and try to live in this world fully: rejoice, do stupid things, protect the weak, dance and joke.

Life as a miracle

They say that to understand Kusturica, you need knowledge of the Balkan flavor, awareness of the realities and a special sense of humor. But it seems to us that just interest and not too serious attitude to life is enough: then this film is perceived as a sincere, truly magical fairy tale, telling about difficult things in an accessible way. A fairy tale about a real miracle.

Amelie

Dreamer Amelie finds a cache of old toys in her bathroom and lights up with the idea of returning the "treasure" to its rightful owner. This kind act changes the girl's life, and she begins to interfere in the lives of strangers in a completely unexpected way. The film turned our lives upside down, too, and without the delightful music of composer Jan Tiersen, it is impossible to imagine Paris.

Healer Adams

Once in a clinic for the mentally ill with a diagnosis of deep depression, the hero of Robin Williams unexpectedly finds the meaning of life in helping others. He makes an incredible discovery: it turns out that the best cure for all diseases is laughter, and for the patient, the most important thing is indifference — because kindness and love of life are really able to work miracles.

Marley and me

A young journalist and his wife move to another city to a new place of work. They have grandiose plans: buying a house, children… But first they get a dog. Who would have thought that it would be the main test in their lives. And also - the main teacher and the measure of values in relationships. "A dog doesn't care if you are poor or rich, educated or illiterate, smart or slow-witted. Give her your heart, and she will return the same to you."

Chocolate

One winter day, a young woman named Vianne appears in a quiet French town. And a little later she opens an unusual chocolate shop, offering visitors to experience a new pleasure. With Vianne, magic comes to the town to help people get rid of the burden, free them from shackles and teach them to enjoy life. And one day a miracle will touch the sorceress herself…

Julie and Julia: Cooking happiness by recipe

The film is based on a true story about a girl Julie, who decided to cook 524 dishes according to the recipes of the famous Julia Child. And it had to be done in 365 days. The main character colorfully describes the whole process in a blog. You watch a movie, you feel the smell of delicious food and you seem to rediscover the taste for life.

Stardust

Sometimes every adult wants to be left behind with moralizing and philosophy and just tell him a fascinating fairy tale with a bright taste of magic, beautiful characters, a fantastic plot. This is the story of Tristan, who recklessly promised to bring the most beautiful girl of the village a star that fell from the sky and got into the magical world.

Mouse hunting

Brothers Lars and Ernie Schmunz do not attach much importance to the old dilapidated mansion they inherited until they find out that their dilapidated real estate is worth millions. But there is one problem: in order to sell the house, the brothers must get rid of its only and stubborn inhabitant — a small but very tenacious mouse. A great movie for those moments when you feel sad, cold and lonely.

Full Moon Kingdom

After the mysterious disappearance of a boy from a Boy Scout camp and a closed girl from a troubled family, the principled sheriff puts everyone on their ears. The Boy Scout coach begins his alternative investigation. The girl's mother is hysterical, and the father seems to be hiding something... "The Kingdom of the Full Moon" is a movie that cannot be resisted. After all, everyone has a first love in life.