Jen's Movie Bucket List
| I love engaging dramas, fun romantic comedies, action/adventure
movies with captivating stories, and animated movies, especially musicals. Below are the movies that have captured my heart. Find my movie reviews here. ~ Jen (California, USA) As a member of the press, Jen often receives complimentary movie tickets. |
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Jen’s Favorite Movies of All Time: [The movies that I love so much that I would want to watch them again.] Finding Nemo (2003)/3D (2012) (animated) A kid fish comes of age. His dad tries to stop him. I loved the wonderful parent-child story, and the underwater animation is gorgeous. Jurassic Park (1993) Imagine a theme park where they have live dinosaurs! Awesome premise, beautifully carried out. This movie is why I went to Kauai, Hawaii. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) Young boy discovers that he is a wizard and goes off to wizard school. The imaginative, magical world made me want to go to Hogwarts. Frozen (2013; animated; musical) An epic musical journey from the people at Walt Disney Animation Studios! The songs, especially “For the First Time in Forever" and “Let it Go," are memorable and it is a visual treat. Toy Story (1995; animated) Toys have lives of their own! What a concept! Dead Poets Society (1989) A group of young men try to "find themselves" at an all-boys school by forming a secret society. Robin Williams gives an incredible performance in the role of the boys' teacher. Beauty and the Beast (1991; animated; musical) A young woman who is "different" finds her place in the world and meets her true love. I wish I could find my prince in disguise. The Princess and the Frog (2009; animated; musical) A woman meets her soulmate. The problem: he is a frog! Great songs! Cars (2006; animated) Big city racecar finds himself stuck in a small town. I want to live in Radiator Springs! Monsters, Inc. (2001; animated) Monsters visit the human world, then a human visits the monster world. Creative and fun! Coco (2017; animated; musical) A boy dreams of becoming a musician despite a family bent on stopping him. Moana (2016; animated; musical) One of the most gorgeous movies I've ever seen. The song "How Far I'll Go" stirs my soul. Les Miserables (2012; musical) A musical look at the troubles of some people in Paris. Sounds boring, but isn’t. The music is epic! Divergent (2014) In a dystopian future world, a teen decides her fate and then must live with the consequences. The characters and the world that author, Veronica Roth, created in the book are fascinating. Tangled (2010; animated; musical) Girl who is imprisoned in a castle finds her way out and finds love. Many of the great songs by Alan Menken are now on my iPod. Big Hero 6 (November 2014; animated) Walt Disney Animation Studios' big 2014 offering. A fourteen-year-old child prodigy teams with his friends and a squishy robot to save the futuristic city of San Fransokyo. The Book Thief (2013) Eleven-year-old girl learns about love, loss and living in World War II-era Germany. The film is visually exhilarating and the acting performances are spectacular. Planes (2013; animated) A crop duster plane sets out to win a race around the world. This movie has heart and feels like Cars meets Cars 2. It’s like visiting a good friend. Cars 2 (2011; animated) The racecar we came to love in Cars is back for a race around the globe. It’s like taking a trip around the world with old friends. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000; musical) A grinch goes from outcast to celebrated guest at Christmastime. Always gets me into the holiday spirit. Great songs! Brother Bear (2003; animated; not really a musical, but lots of original songs) A boy yearning to become a man becomes a bear instead. The music is irresistible and the youngest bear is precious. The Wizard of Oz (1939; musical) A girl tries to find her way home from a strange world that seems lifted from the pages of a storybook. Catchy songs. Beautiful to watch. The Sound of Music (1965; musical) A nun sets out to care for a family of children and ends up falling in love with their father. It’s a true story. The kids are adorable. Big (1988) A boy wishes that he was an adult and then gets his wish. Tom Hanks plays the adult-version of the boy and is delightful to watch. Pretty Woman (1990) A wealthy man treats a prostitute like a princess. The perfect rags to riches story. Julia Roberts is charming. Lost in Translation (2003) A young woman and a middle aged man explore Tokyo and each other. There’s a wonderful sense of melancholy in this movie. If you’re going to Japan, it’s an absolutely-must-see! The Sixth Sense (1999) A little boy can talk to dead people. The ending “got” me. Only problem is: I can’t watch this movie alone; it's too scary. Anastasia (1997; animated; musical) Orphan girl sets out to find her family. Beautiful songs! The Lion King (1994; animated; musical)/3D (2011) A lion grows from cub to king. The young lion is adorable, and the songs are great! E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) A little alien gets stuck on Earth. A little boy tries to help him get home. I fell in love with both of them! |
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You might also enjoy: Jen's review of the Finding Dory premiere Jen's review of the Divergent premiere Jen's article: Top tips if you're going to a movie premiere without a ticket Jen's article: Top tips for attending a movie premiere if you have a ticket |