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12 Movies That Will Help You 'Bounce Back'

Everyone needs their time to recharge: whether you're on college break or simply enjoying the time off work, these movies will help you forget all about your stressful life

Maria Marrugo

Nov 28, 2018

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12 Movies That Will Help You 'Bounce Back'

Maria Marrugo

Need an emotional break? Sometimes, all it takes is a good movie to feel rejuvenated. After such a draining quarter, I came home more exhausted than expected. I locked myself in my room, and have not gotten up. Since these times can be a socially draining, with family and finals all at the same time, I decided to make a list of my favorite 'feel good' movies that anyone can enjoy!

1. "Sweet Home Alabama"

Winter in Florida is 70 degrees of no humidity! Don't get me wrong, I love being home, but I wouldn't have appreciated it half as much, had I not decided to go to school in Chicago. You know that saying, "you don't realize what you have until it's gone", well yeah I feel that. Not only will you be thrown back into the style of the early 2000s, but you will realize that no matter how hard you try to leave your childhood behind and go to a big city, you always end up coming home!

2. "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion"

Most underrated movie. 6 more years until my 10 year high school reunion, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. If you're lucky, it won't be awkward and it'll actually be fun!

3. "Can't Buy Me Love"

Are you thinking Beatles? Because if you are, then you're correct! Remember Olive from "Easy A", and wanting to "ride off on a lawnmower with Patrick Dempsey", this is what she was talking about. I guess 90% of 80s movie show chivalry as being alive. If you're having a hard time believing it is alive, then perhaps you're not in the right place, or it takes longer than expected.

4. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"

I actually watched this movie when I was 7 years old. This is my dad's favorite movie, therefore my favorite movie. I didn't understand what it meant at the time, but now knowing what it stands for, makes me feel very close to my dad.

5. "That Night 1992"

I found this movie on accident. I don't really remember how I came upon it, I just know that it was missing from my life. Not only is this an insight into the good ol' days, but the truth that was also part of being a teenager.

6. "John Tucker Must Die"

I actually know all the words to this movie, it's actually kinda creepy. The ending always gets me, and I'm not quite sure how to feel about it. Fun fact Ashanti is the one that sings foolish, so you're welcome! I've been waiting for the sequel to this, but I guess I will always be disappointed.

7. "Raise Your Voice"

I recently rewatched this, and I was so struck at how different this movie is that I remembered it. I was in 5th grade when I watched it, so I mean it makes since. This movie is so 2000s, it hurts! Probably one of Hilary Duff's greatest movie!!

8. "10 Things I Hate About You"

"The Taming of the Shrew" is my favorite Shakespearean play. I know Romeo and Juliet is popular or whatever, but this one is my favorite! Could you believe my face when I found out that this movie was actually based off the play? I almost cried.

9. "What a Girl Wants"

Amanda Bynes in her prime! I probably have seen this movie about 36 times! I always thought how cool it must of been to be that young and grow up in NYC and then move to London, I mean what?! That's literally a dream come true!

10. "Empire Records"

Warning, this movie is a little intense. I mean it's amazing, but it's like a roller coaster! You're happy, then angry, then sad, then frustrated, then sad, then laughing, just to want to rip off your hair all at once!

11. "Jersey Girl"

I'll get personally offended if you think Toby is crazy. In the defense of girls, she was just trying to fall in love.

12. "Wish Upon a Star"

I was very young when I first saw this, I barely even knew that was Katherine Heigl!

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12 Movies That Will Help You 'Bounce Back'

Everyone needs their time to recharge: whether you're on college break or simply enjoying the time off work, these movies will help you forget all about your stressful life

1. "Sweet Home Alabama"

2. "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion"

3. "Can't Buy Me Love"

4. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"

5. "That Night 1992"

6. "John Tucker Must Die"

7. "Raise Your Voice"

8. "10 Things I Hate About You"

9. "What a Girl Wants"

10. "Empire Records"

11. "Jersey Girl"

12. "Wish Upon a Star"

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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