Top 10 'Worth Watching' Movies When You're Bored

We all have different ways of treating ourselves for pleasure especially when we feel bored and got nothing to do. Some of us travel, others eat their favorite cuisine, and others just surf the internet. Some people also prefer to watch movies (I am one of those). 😅

When I feel bored, I browse the internet and check the latest movies on Youtube or on any other free websites. I like watching movies because they teach us life lessons that we can ponder on. Here are the top 10 of the best movies I have watched so far.

In this wonderful world, it is unusual for us to believe in the impossible. The tenth on my list is the movie The Impossible starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts. It is a 2012 English-language Spanish disaster drama directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and written by Sergio G. Sánchez. It is based on the experience of María Belón and her family in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. This movie made me believe that God really gives us the courage and strength to face the challenges that He gives us. It is a movie worth watching for because it can make you accept the beauty of life despite the difficulties and hardships.

Oh, it’s still unusual to believe in the impossible because Captain Phillips survived in an almost-death experience when he was hostaged by pirates in the Indian Ocean led by Abduwali Muse. Ninth on my list, Captain Phillips is a 2013 American biographical survival thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi. The film is inspired by the true story of the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking. This movie makes you feel proud because of the courage shown by Captain Phillips. A true man of valor, he is Captain Phillips. Watch the trailer here.

Let’s pause for a while on those true stories of impossibility. Why don’t we laugh and cheer up as we watch Home Alone? It is eighth on my list and I am pretty sure you’ll love the concept of this movie as it is not just comedy but you can also learn lessons from it: the value of having a family and being wise when you’re alone. Home Alone is a series of family comedy films directed by Chris Columbus (1 & 2), Raja Gosnell (3), Rod Daniel (4), and Peter Hewitt (5). The first two films, Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), follow the adventures of a boy named Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) who, during the course of the film, gets burglars Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern) arrested by using booby traps. Imagine an 8-year old boy fighting with burglars. Isn’t it amazing? Would you like funny tricks to catch burglars? Watch Home Alone and you’ll learn from it. 

From comedy, let’s get back to impossibility. Would you consider yourself being on an island with just a tiger alone? Well, Pi didn’t. Seventh on my movie list is Life of Pi, which is a 2012 American adventure drama film based on Yann Martel‘s 2001 novel of the same name. This movie can touch your heart since the protagonist, Pi, needed to escape from the danger of being alone with the tiger. This film teaches us on how to be strong in spite of the storms that come our way, and Pi is one of the best examples of it because he did not surrender and he still trusted God all throughout his journey. This film also teaches us to be brave enough and accept the reality that things come and go and that our loved ones will never stay with us forever.

Well, we are talking here about being alone and survival. Chris Garner is also a survivor – a survivor from a hardship that he encountered in his life. He had hardships being a father, a husband, and a salesman. This movie is sixth on my list: The Pursuit of Happyness which was starred by Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith and gained appreciation from its viewers. This movie grabbed my heart and mind and it made me realize that life is never easy; we need to face the reality. Try watching this movie and relate it to your life. Compare your life with Chris’. Homeless, he still strived hard to give his son contentment and determination to continue their life even without wealth, because their wealth is each other.

Five down and we’re ready for the last five movies worth watching. From Chris Gardner’s son, we go to a special child who has a unique ability. Fifth on my list is the film Every Child is Special which made me cry. This movie will make you realize the importance of children and accept that they have flaws that are worth to be treasured. The film explores the life and imagination of Ishaan, an eight-year-old dyslexic child. Although he excels in art, his poor academic performance leads his parents to send him to a boarding school. Ishaan’s new art teacher suspects that he is dyslexic and helps him to overcome his disability. Watch this movie and you’ll know, we are all born with differences.

From heart-touching movies, we move on to the fourth movie worth watching – The Vow. It is based on the actual relationship of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, who wrote a book about their marriage, also known as The Vow. Ten weeks after their wedding on 18 September 1993, the couple was involved in a serious car accident. Krickitt suffered a brain trauma, which erased all memories of her romance with Kim as well as their marriage. Kim was still deeply in love with his wife, although she viewed him as a stranger after the accident. If you watch this movie, I am sure you’ll fall in love again and again. This is a story where love is never forgotten in one’s heart, even if everything was erased in one’s mind because of certain circumstances. Watch the trailer here.

Here we go with love again. The most famous love story of all time, Titanic which gained enormous appreciation from audiences around the world is the third on my list. This is a movie really worth watching for because love never gets old; memories never get old. Everybody can relate to Jack and Rose’s love story where heaven is never too far from land. This film will always capture your heart and will always remain in your thoughts. It will also make you fall in love and watch it over and over again.

Love stories aren’t just for lovers but also for friends. Second on my list is a story of friendship and love: 3 Idiots. A romantic comedy originated in India, it tells the story of three friends who were always screwed by their teachers and classmates because of their idiotic characteristics. But because of their pursuit to achieve success in spite of ignoring their true dreams for the fulfillment of their family’s dreams, they still made it to the point that they become successful in their careers. If you watch this movie again and again, you’ll be dignified with it and tell yourself that this movie is really worth watching because of different lessons in life. It caters to every individual’s characteristics and differences. 

We’re down with nine movies and the first on my movie list is The Notebook. Love also never gets old. It remains the same forever. This is proven by this love story that really caught my heart and made me cry. I wish I could have a love story like that. Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel MacAdams, the film gained awards and recognition from its audience. It is a great love story of a poor young boy and a country girl who fell in love with each other but were destined to part ways because of real circumstances. Yet, their love wasn’t measured by time to fade, but it was measured to grow as years passed. This film taught me the lessons of love, and I’m sure you do if you watch this. A heart-wrenching movie, The Notebook is one of the bests. Here's the link to its trailer. 

There you have it. In fact, I still have a lot to share but I just keep them on my list. Watch, cry, laugh, be sentimental, react, critique, but learn. Got movies to share? Feel free to comment them here.