Hey there! I'm in need of a good recommendation for movie night with my friends.
You looking for a comedy, romance, action, drama? Maybe horror?
Ok, definitely not horror. Not in the mood to feel disgusted. I think any other category would be fine. Looking for a fun night. Doesn't have to be all "party girl" kind of fun. Just something that we could all enjoy.
Hmmm.... What about Moulin Rouge? Musical, romance, kinda crazy editing, interesting mix of modern songs.
That's a thought. But it's kinda depressing in the end. Don't want the night to end on a downer.
Ok. How about "The Heat" with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy? Can't go wrong with those two right?
Certainly a funny one but maybe a little too foul mouth. I don't know. Maybe I'm looking for something that we can continue to discuss afterward.
Alright. Hear me out on this one. It's a feel good, fun and I think there's a lot in it to discuss afterwards.... The Disney Pixar movie Up.
Aw man. I won't get past the first 30 minutes. That opening montage always has me crying my eyes out. I just can't.
Ok... Going back to Sandra Bullock here. What about The Blind Side.
Hmm.... I think you might be getting closer to what I'm looking for. But this one just felt too Hollywood. I think they glamorized the story too much that just makes it a little too saccharin.
So I guess Forrest Gump is out of the question?
Yeah. That's just way too fantastical.
Let me regroup here. So you're looking for feel good, more realistic, discussion inducing and fun.
Let me clarify fun. It doesn't necessarily have to be funny. When I say fun, I mean, not a movie where we're cringing how bad it is. Fun can be enjoying a movie that's done well.
Hmmm... How about Shawshank Redemption? It's great storytelling. But would you consider this too depressing?
Shawshank! That is a great movie. It does get a little dark but I think in the end, you get that feel good moment. Great suggestion.
Thanks. Glad I could help.
Would you mind looking up the book the movie's based on and picking up a copy?
Sure thing. It's Stephen King right?
Yeah, it's a shot story within a collection. Was hoping to read it before movie night and then I can discuss differences with my friends.
Okie dokie. Will go look for it now.