There are some things that just never get old. No matter how many times I watch these five movies (five like five out of five stars), I can't wait for the next socially acceptable time to watch them again (My brothers keep track of how often I watch them). If you haven't seen these, I know all of them are on Netflix, all praise the mighty god of procrastination.
1. Rent
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How do you measure a year? I personally think you can measure it in how many times
that song has gotten stuck in my head. I just recently watched Rent for the first time over break, and I have already memorized the lyrics to all the songs. First on Broadway, this musical is about eight people struggling to live their lives in New York. With AIDS, drugs, and swearing, this is an inappropriate movie at times, but it's worth watching if you haven't.
2. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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Has anybody else seen this movie? Anybody? Bueller? This is the story of a senior in high school who takes an unscheduled ditch day with his best friend and girlfriend, all while avoiding the determined principal. It is incredibly clever, and I appreciate its humor more each time I watch it. If you haven't watched it you are missing out on a classic, not mention all references you haven’t understoood. Stay until the end of the credits and there is an extra scene that made me laugh the first time I saw it.
3. Phantom of the Opera
Yet another classic. The story follows a girl who has a unique bond with the so called "Phantom of the Opera." Who knew murder and love stories went so well together? Trick question, everyone already knew that. My two favorite parts are the Phantom and the music: the music will haunt you for hours after you watch it, and the Phantom's complex character will give you conflicted feelings that will last twice as long.
4. The Breakfast Club
A band of high school students from all different social groups are all called to detention. While all seems stereotypical on the surface, each has something they are struggling to deal with inside. You don’t know how involved in the story you get until suddenly it’s the ending. On the topic of the ending, it's perfect. Just when you think that there is so much left to say, all is resolved, and you will want to begin clapping (even though you’re alone in you house watching Netflix).
5. Grease
You all know the story one way or another, The popular, cool guy meets the innocent new girl. They find what looks to be love, but in order to keep it they must overcome their social status quos. All this, and it's a musical! This movie gives you the full high school experience with prom, spontaneous music breaks, and teen pregnancies!
I hope you all decide to check these movies out. Quick warning, make sure you know what you're watching; some of these movies if not all are inappropriate and have swearing. Be sure to add me to your blogger reading list to know exactly when I post, because that isn't creepy. I'll see you all after this weekend's movie marathon! (P.S. If haven't viewed at least three of these movies by Monday then you're not even allowed to look at me.)
