Lifetime Movie Network, thank you for entertaining my sick days since I was probably 11 years old. My side comments during a Lifetime movie drama tend to go a bit like this:
"Wow. Why am I still watching this?"
"SHE DID NOT JUST DO THAT. WHAT?! NO WAY."
"I knew that was going to happen."
"I could act better than this."
*feels tears streaming down face* "I am a hormonal mess.."
Here are 4 LMN movies that I love for their slightly awful nature.
1. Reviving Ophelia
Book by Mary Pipher? Incredible. Movie? Lackluster. Although I say that, I still watch it any time I see it pop up when scrolling through Direct TV's menu. Honestly, the plot is intense and terrifying and heartbreaking all at the same time. I mean, hiding an abusive boyfriend from your closest friends and family? That's a real life, big girl situation. I think the reason that I like to watch this movie is because I want to shake some sense into Elizabeth the whole time. The first time I watched the movie all the way through I realized I had cried three times. Three times. It's a tale of escaping domestic violence, honesty, and the importance of family. Yes, it is overly dramatic. But it's a peek into the dangers of abusive relationships without all the language and sex. (Sometimes that is just too much for people. If that is you, watch this. You'll like it and you'll cry).
2. The Pregnancy Pact
The title says it all. High school girls decide they want to have babies. They all get pregnant. It's ridiculous. Watch it.
3. A Sister's Nightmare
Maybe I love this movie because I love Kelly Rutherford more than I love pizza. This movie is overly dramatic, just like any other of its kind, but it is actually quite enthralling. It's hard to say too much without spoiling the plot for you if you've yet to see it. I guess that doesn't give you much of a choice if you want to know what happens! Some of you will be shocked, and others will probably say "well that was predictable." Just watch it.
4. Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy
Now, I love Hayden Panettiere, probably why I watched this movie in the first place.. Amanda Knox (Hayden Panettiere) stands trial for the murder of roommate, Meredith Kercher (Amanda Stevens). While the portrayal of distress is incredibly awkward, it is a good documentary to watch if you are interested in hearing an emotional perspective on the trial, and if you're like me, seeing one of your favorite childhood actors perform in a more serious dialogue.
Next time you have the flu or want to procrastinate on a term paper, have at it.
