Ahhhh finals are here and I'm drowning in school!!! Send help and comfort food! If you're like me, you're a great procrastinator and a stress crier. You still have a few days until the 20 page paper on when-did-we-learn-this and you're final exam for that class you're failing isn't tomorrow so you have time to watch all the movies on Netflix instead of doing your work. Here are some of the best movies to watch instead of studying for your finals!
1.) Clueless
At this time of the school year, we all wish we could negotiate our grades like Cher can. With its perfect 90's soundtrack it is smart, funny, and appealing. Plus, it is probably the only real good Paul Rudd movie.
2.) The Goonies
Everyone loves this movie. It's got the truffle shuffle, Mouth, the scene where they break the statue's dick, puzzles and booby traps, and endless kid adventure. It has the picture-perfect ending that every 80s film needs. Only downside- it's not on Netflix.
3.) Dead Poet Society
This movie will make you feel as if you can do anything and every thing that you want. It is packed with inspiration with Robin Williams as the lead role. Need I say more. Anything with Robin Williams in it, is a great way to spend some time watching. Carpe diem.
4.) Lilo and Stitch
It is literally all about love and its funny. If you haven't seen it in a few years, trust me, you'll still laugh at the jokes made and feel the love radiate through you. How knows, you may even tear up-- no judgement.
5.) Perks of Being a Wallflower
This movie makes you feel infinite and makes you believe in yourself (especially good if you're feeling low about your grades). This movie makes you realize that sometimes it is okay to be below average. Not everything is meant for you-- you're not supposed to be able to succeed at everything. That just wouldn't be fair.
6.) Donnie Darko
Fair warning: the bunny rabbit is wicked creepy and the movie is sort of a mind-fuck. However, it is still an amazing movie. Even if you've seen it before, it is well worth the second watch to try and understand it better.
7.) When Harry Met Sally
By far, my favorite romantic comedy. Somehow, it manages to whisk me away ever time into happiness. The "I''ll have what she's having" line gets me every single time, as does Meg Ryan's perfect fake orgasm in the packed restaurant. This is the quintessential rom-com of the 80s and still deserves praise to this day. The wit and charm combined with the dialogue, and the banter and charisma that Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal brought, strikes a cord with romance lovers everywhere.
8.) Back to the Future
The script is seamless. No scene is unnecessary and everything contributes to pushing the story further. The dialogue is perfect and Michael J. Fox is the perfect Marty McFly. The scene where Doc hangs from the clock tower always puts a grin on my face and the catchphrases in this movie are still usable. Plus, it's got a pretty cool car.
9.) 10 Things I Hate About You
The quotes are endless and the aesthetic is perfect. Plus, Heath Ledger is in it so you have to watch it instead of making flashcards for your chemistry test. The movie will make you laugh, maybe cry depending on how emotional you are (dude, I cried when I watched it two weeks ago), and want to play paintball. I can never decide what I like more about the ending: when Heath Ledger apologies with a guitar or Julia Stiles hair in that huge braid.
10.) The Parent Trap
This movie made me wish I had a long lost twin that I would meet at camp one summer. Sadly, it never happened but I'm okay with that since my lil sis is pretty great. How can this movie not make you happy? It is the perfect movie to watch when feeling down and stressed. Just make sure you grab the Oreos and peanut butter first!
Good luck with your finals and try not to stress and procrastinate too much! Remember, home and winter break are right around the corner! You can do this!
