Are you feeling miserable? Down in the dumps? What you need is a good movie. Whether you’re a lover of comedy, animation, or that heartwarming feel-good factor, sink your teeth into one of these mood boosters, and you’ll feel upbeat in no time.
Pitch Perfect
It’s the kind of movie that prompts a groan for its vacuous musical numbers, but under the surface lies razor-sharp wit and a whole heap of banter. You might hate yourself for it, but you’ll be transfixed and suitably cheered.
Superbad
This movie can do no wrong with the comic genius of Jonah Hill and Seth Rogan coupled with Michael Cera’s perfect stooge. Its witty one-liners, cringe moments that don’t freak us out, and comical adolescent awkwardness make this movie ideal for mood-lifting.
A Bug’s Life
How have we forgotten about this incredible animation movie from Pixar? It’s colorful, engaging, and loaded with tasteful gags. There’s also an added treat at the end: hilarious outtakes. A definite mood booster.
Bridesmaids
Indulge yourself with a strong all-female cast that can deliver pacy comedy in spades. It’s rude and hilariously funny, and Melissa McCarthy is in it. Need we say more?
Ratatouille
It’s an oldie but a goodie. With its quick wit and fast pace, the release of numerous cartoon movies has made us forget just how funny this was. You can’t be in a bad mood when you’re with the gourmet rodent.
The Naked Gun
You’ve seen it before, and you know exactly what’s about to happen. You laugh as much as you did when you first saw it. This classic cop spoof delivers the comedy that many modern comedies fall short of intelligent quips and well-paced gags.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Monsters Inc.
Simplicity is always best, and that’s why this Pixar masterpiece is worthy of a rewatch. The clever spin on monsters lurking in kids’ closets to pay for electricity is hilarious and genius. This is one of Pixar’s most visually captivating animations.
Stardust
It’s a movie that combines comedy, action, and romance in one sitting. The laughs are hard; some say it was Robert DeNiro’s best and funniest role to date. When this movie is funny, it is backbreaking funny.
Shaun of the Dead
In this zombie apocalypse spoof, UK comedy stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost entertain with true British sarcasm and dry wit. The underlying fact that Pegg’s character is late to discover the apocalypse is hilarious enough. It’s a definite feel-good movie.
Finding Dory
Sequels rarely live up to their predecessors, and when you follow in the steps of a hit like Finding Nemo, the odds are lined up against you. Finding Dory is funny, poignant, and thought-provoking, and it complements the first chapter beautifully.
Bad Neighbors
We can all relate to having nightmare neighbors, which makes this movie so relatable. Watch Zac Efron welcome his older neighbors into his sorority and experience a belly full of laughs. Rose Byrne is a dynamite comedy actress.
Borat
Undoubtedly cringing and socially inappropriate, you’ll laugh endlessly at Sacha Baron Cohen’s eccentricity if you can overlook its absurdity. The naked wrestling is weird, but the scene with the cockroaches is impossibly comical.
Meet the Parents
In this witty rom-com, Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro steal the show with their sublime offering of cringe and comedy, respectively. The movie is so funny that you forget it’s a romance.
Antz
Featuring an all-star cast, stunning animation, and upbeat humor, Antz is the perfect movie for kids and adults alike. Those facial expressions were impossibly realistic.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Starring comic icon Steve Martin and John Candy, it is considered one of the greatest comedies of the 80s. Anything with Steve Martin is funny, but this was one of his greatest moments on film.
Dumb and Dumber
Everything about this movie should be terrible. The script is poor, the premise is dull, and the actors overact to the point of embarrassment. We remain in awe of the silliness of it all. Humor involving bodily fluids can be funny.
Ice Age
It’s ranked up there with Pixar and Dreamwork’s best-animated movies and is legitimately funny. Aside from the sharp wit, you’ll realize you could watch a movie about Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel, and his obsession with acorns.
