Over the course of history, certain movies have made an impact on us. We resonate with the film and build an emotional connection around it. Whether we're down and need a little pick me up or just want to watch for the nostalgia of the scene, film has the ability to push us, to get us in that motivated mindset. Let's take a little dive into the inspiring side of film.
1. Rocky's Balboa's "Let me tell you something you already know"
Rocky's message is simple in this scene, life is tough. It's gonna throw punches at you, but the point is that you have to take responsibility for your own life and carry yourself through the pain and hard work.
2. Charles D. Sutton's "You're five feet nothing"
In "Rudy," Sean Austin's character is feeling worthless, His friend, the groundskeeper, comes at an integral time to teach him about not giving up. If we give up, we might regret it for the rest of our lives.
3. Robin Williams's "Seize the day"
"Dead Poet's Society" has a deep connection with a lot of us. Carpe Diem, Seize the day. We're not here forever, take advantage of every day.
4. "Any Given Sunday," "A game of inches"
During a halftime speech to his football team, Al Pacino's character delivers a hell of a pump of speech by discussing how life is just a game of inches. In order to to get what you want, you might have to just take it inch by inch.
5. The climb in "The Dark Knight Rises"
When all else seems lost, Bruce Wayne escaped from a pit of despair. Time after time, he failed. He was not broken, though. With the acceptance of his fears, he prevails. Never give up.
6. "Coach Carter," "Our deepest fear"
Rick Gonzalez's character inspires us to live with a positive attitude as much as we can. That way we can be an example to others, to motivate them to live live with a good outlook.
7. Andy Duframe's Freedom in "The Shawshank Redemption"
In order to escape the prison that holds him, Tim Robbin's character had to crawl through hundreds of feet of raw sewage. The way he celebrates as he completes his goal inspires us that success doesn't come easy, it's hard work.
8. "It's a Wonderful Life"
George Bailey's wish to never be born left him with insight. Life isn't about money make or fame. It's about who you are on the inside and the impact you can make on other people.
9. "The Pursuit Of Happyness"
This movie is full of inspiring scenes, but this one comes when Will Smith is teaching his son.The moral is don't let anyone tell you what you can't do, if you have a dream, chase it. Follow your heart.
10. Bartleby Gaine's speech in "Accepted"
This inspiring scene comes at the climax on the movie. He rants about how society wants us to think a certain way. But if were all the same, where's the individuality in that? Break free from what you think you're supposed to do, and just do you.
11. "Braveheart," Freedom
Mel Gibson delivers a truly motivational speech to his people. He encourages them to fight, even in the face of death, for freedom. The message is to stand up for what you believe in, because in the end, no one can ever take your feeling away from you.
