What movies inspire you?

Rating: 5 after 6 votes

Do you know that feeling when you are celebrating your favorite team winning
a closely contested football game or your daughter completing a very difficult
piano solo for her recital - flawlessly? You can't wipe the smile off your face;
you are cheering, clapping and have a feeling of elation. Did you know that
you can create that feeling in the warmth and comfort of your very own home.

I want to offer a wild and fun thought. Each night between Christmas and
New Year's day choose one movie and enjoy popcorn,
cut up fruit or tea and be inspired.

After the movie, write down your thoughts about your business, your life,
your goals and your vision for your life and how you can make it happen.

Getting the adrenaline pumping and feeling the tension
released from the movie will truly free up your creativity.

If you are a movie lover and want to try this for just one week, I would love to hear your
reactions and results.

Ready?

Here is the Wissink list of inspirational movies, some old, some new,
some for kids, others not, so please check with http://www.dove.org/
to get reviews if you are not sure about showing them with children
present.

Dead Poets Society
The Emperors Club
Pearl Harbor
Rocky 1
Rudy
Mr. Holland’s Opus
Miracle – a must watch!
Searching for Bobby Fisher
Dreamer
Invincible
Remember the Titans
National Treasure
Facing the Giants
Akeelah and the Bee
Meet the Robinsons
Kung Fu Panda
The Karate Kid (it has to be the original from 1984)

What movies inspire you and give you those "I can conquer the world" feelings?

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Permalink Reply by Christine on December 23, 2008 at 10:10am: I agree that "Facing the Giants" and "The Karate Kid" (LOL--especially the original one!) are inspirational.

Another movie that has always inspired me--especially this time of year is "It's A Wonderful Life".; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nomz on December 26, 2008 at 10:00am: Awwww I heart movies...I try to find some way to relate to almost every one I watch. I think this is such a neat idea! Im doing it!! :) Thank YOU for the inspiration!

Lately..most inspirational...

Hitch
Marley & Me (painfully sad but such a good story!)
PS I Love You (being happy is a choice, misery is optional)
Radio
Dreamer (I'll second that)
Remember the Titans (that one too); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nicole Wells on December 26, 2008 at 3:01pm: I love Facing The Giants and Meet The Robinsons. Another movie I like is The Ultimate Gift. Inspirational movies are the best! : ); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Julie Wright on December 26, 2008 at 6:18pm: I'm a Jerry Maguire fan. It inspires me. I think it's a perfect movie. This time of year, I also actually love "Love Actually." A great movie.

I think the list above is terrific. I must go back and watch The Karate Kid with my kids. We've seen most of the films on this list, but not all... Will add those we've missed to the Netflix rotation!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by April on December 26, 2008 at 8:21pm: This is great to read everyones inspirational movies... I agree with the list you provided (for the ones I have seen) here are my movies I watch that I love and I feel inspired after watching it

Devil Wears Prada (fight for what you want, and never let anyone tell you, or make you believe you can't achieve your dream)
Sweet Home Alabama (that your heart can never deny true love....and that you can't run away)
The Rookie
Catch and Release (life can go on, and your heart can still love after you lose a loved one)

plus many more....

I like movies that can make me cry, laugh, be happy or sad... when I watch a movie I get right into it, my fiancé laughs at me, cause I zone out...any movie based on a true story always is inspirational, just to know that some of those events actually happened..

for me inspirational movies are ones that yes make me feel like i can do anything, or if i have been similar situations, that I can overcome anything as well...

Happy Movie watching ladies!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by MarlisaOK on December 26, 2008 at 8:55pm: *John Q
*Akeelah and the Bee
*Love Actually
*How to loose a guy in 10 Days (I took notes, it works if you want to rid yourself of stalkers)
*Lately... The new movie 'Marley and Me' has a great message of hope... It could make the list.

Romantic comedies do it for me. I view my life in a happy loving way after I watch em' I strive to achieve that loving balance.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rhonda Crosby on December 26, 2008 at 9:56pm: My 16 year old daughter and I just saw Seven Pounds with Will Smith last night. One of the best movies I've seen in months. Really leaves you contemplating your own life and if you are making a difference. Bring your tissues ladies.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ruthie Appleby on December 27, 2008 at 12:19am: Me too...Facing the Giants...is a awesome awesome movie!

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Permalink Reply by Cherrie J Webb on December 27, 2008 at 10:25am: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
The Color Purple
Imitation of Life; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by LisaJohnson on December 27, 2008 at 7:31pm: Working Girl with Melanie Griffith. She came from less than ideal circumstances but she had a dream and she wouldn't let go and she got it! Also love Strictly Ballroom, the ugly duckling becomes a beautiful swan.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Stephanie on December 29, 2008 at 8:00am: This is timely, I am just updating my Netflix queue!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Colleen Burns on December 29, 2008 at 8:13am: Maybe I missed it, but has no one mentioned "The Pursuit of Happyness?". Definitely one of my favorite movies of all time. Always gives me that "quit your whining" shot in the arm I sometimes need (or my kids need)..and the fact that it's based on a true story makes it that much more powerful.; ▶ Reply to This