We all need to cut ourselves some slack sometimes. Of course, in-depth movies with complex plots and dimensional characters are always an amazing watch, but sometimes, we just need to kick back with some PJ’s and popcorn, and enjoy the most light-hearted classics, simply letting ourselves laugh –
Dear Zindagi
Starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan, Dear Zindagi is a refreshing take on mental illness, a topic entirely ignored in Bollywood cinema. This movie, with its beautiful scenes shot in and around Bombay and Goa, will leave you feeling wholesome and in awe of your life.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Following the journey of three best friends for their Bachelor’s trip to Spain, this movie is an all-time classic. This movie shows gaining experiences, facing your fears, forgiving mistakes and finding love, all set in the heart of Spain, which makes it a must watch for everyone.
Dil Dhadakne Do
A satirical take on social problems prevalent in orthodox upper-class Indian families, this movie with its hilarious dialogues and adorable budding relationships is sure to melt your heart.
The Sound Of Music
Set in Austria during World War Two, the Sound Of Music is an evergreen classic about acceptance, kindness and love. Set with catchy songs you definitely still remember the lyrics too, this movie is sure to lift your spirits.
Wake Up Sid
Probably a movie all teenagers and twenty-somethings can relate to, Wake Up Sid talks about finally taking responsibility for your future.
Baby’s Day Out
A hilarious classic about a kidnapping, Baby’s Day Out is sure to leave you in splits over the kind of sticky situations the kidnappers manage to get them in.
Home Alone series
A classic Christmas series, this movie is an extremely interesting and hilarious watch about a young boy who plays tricks on intruders who enter his house.
Ice Age 1
Although historically very inaccurate, Ice Age is a heartwarming and funny animated classic on an unlikely friendship between a sloth, mammoth and a saber-toothed tiger over a lost human child.
Madagascar
When a lion, a zebra, a giraffe and a hippo break about of a zoo, all hell breaks loose. Follow their adventures in this hilarious classic animated movie loved by all age groups.
Dil Chahta Hai
The Bollywood landmark movie of friendship and love, the original ZNMD, Dil Chahta Hai takes you on an emotional trip with three best friends and their quest to be their better selves and find love.
Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani
The movie interpretation of the phrase ‘not all those who wander are lost.’ Watching this movie will undoubtedly make you fall in love with the characters, the beautiful cinematography and of course, travel.
We’re The Millers
With hilarious scenes perfectly balanced between sweet and funny, this movie leaves a memorable mark on its viewers, and makes it a perfect Friday-night watch.
The Intern
When a baby boomer’s mindset meets with millennials, the Intern is the result. A movie that will push you to leave your terrible job and choose something new, the Intern is sure to tug at all your heart strings.
