@@madast9857 The first step is to know God. one big problem we have is our sin, which means we deserve to die, but God has provided a gracious solution to this issue: God sent His own son, Jesus into the world to the place of us guilty sinners. Jesus never sinned. He felt no guilt. His conscience was clear before God. Since Adam, there has never been another man like Jesus who did all things pleasing to God. In every way, at all times, without exception, He pleased His Father, whereas we have displeased Him. Yet Jesus did not come just to give us an example. He came to be our substitute-to take the place of us sinners-and bear the punishment for all sin. At the end of His righteous life, He voluntarily died, as if He were the sinner. He took your sin upon himself and died in your place-in the place of all sinners. Forgiveness does not come through the church or through its leaders. Only God can forgive, and he is ready to forgive all who will believe and receive his forgiveness. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” 1 John 1:9
My list of movies: 1.Forrest Gump 2.The Truman show 3.Prestige 4.Shawshank redemption 5.Shutter Island 6.Fight Club 7.Pursuit Of Happiness 8.Taxi Driver
Also Yes Man with Jim Carrey is a great movie for this, changed my life quite a bit and caused me to say yes a lot more to things in life. More spontaneous things to get out of this monotonous world I trapped myself in. Told me to look out and seek romance for myself and say yeah to it, it overall helped me.
Yes, continue series! Your perspective is great. I will say Fight Club made me realize how much I don’t need ‘things’. Huge impact. Really opened my eyes.
Seriously, more importantly because Kevin Reynolds I feel has gotten one of the worst damn deals, he’s a pretty damn good filmmaker. Or at least decent. The Beast of War is among my favourite movies, and one of the best war movies, i mean the subject matter alone is unique for a big Hollywood flick, let alone an english-language film. But more importantly is such a masterclass in editing, pacing, absolute thrills, using visuals while also having that element of theatre-adaptation in the very functional efficient dialogue and characters I mean he did make Waterworld, all that money and a lot of work and ppl just endlessly shit on it
@@chwb99 I found it strange that no names were mentioned. No actors, no actresses, no producers, directors, etc. My opinion is this is "woke" censorship based on the unpopularity of the main actor among the radical left due to a recent appearance in a movie they seriously object to. If this is true...and let me know if it's not...then I find it extremely disgusting.
I heard a rumor that the NZT-48 pill is a real drug. But you have to know where to find it. And that can be rather difficult to find. Also don't forget about the CBS Limitless series. Shame that it got canceled.
The secret life of Walter Mitty changed how I lived my life. It made me understand and appreciate the routine. Without routine the world probably won't even exist. Everything has something that works behind the scenes. Made me love my mundane life and how once in a while regardless of financial issues just take tripe that you've never been before cause it gives you a new perception about life. Someday if i ever get to meet Ben Stiller i would absolutely try my best to convey my gratitude towards him.
Dude, I relate to this so much! The soundtrack alone always makes me feel hope for my future and my ability to overcome adversities in order to see a brighter future for myself and the people that I love. There are so many scenes in the first half of this movie alone where you see Walter engage in behavior that is so reflective of someone that’s struggling with life itself only for the movie show you that the only thing you really need in situations like that is to embrace the surrounding chaos and ride the wave. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
00:00 Learn the power of presentation with Catch Me If You Can 02:30 Groundhog Day inspires you to break free from self-imposed limitations and see the world with new eyes 04:47 Watch Limitless and Fight Club for life improvement. 06:58 Watch Fight Club for inspiration and The Way Way Back for feel-good vibes. 09:04 Watch 'The Way Way Back' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo' for inspiration and motivation 11:13 The Count of Monte Cristo and Crazy Stupid Love offer valuable life lessons 13:30 Crazy Stupid Love teaches the importance of appearance and balance 15:33 Elf's father figure is the emotional heart of the movie.
Great list (in the video), and thanks for the summary! My add: About Time leaves you with the real life lesson to pay attention and cherish the everyday moments & small miracles you notice… 😃
@@ieatmemesforsnacks6936 for me personally it’s how he pushes other people around him away in fear of change. During the movie I was like “oh shoot, that’s me”
For ME it was Schindler's List that literally turned my life around. When that came out I was a young, brash, SELF ABSORBED, SELFISH ASSHOLE who just lived life for myself with no regard for anyone else. GRATITUDE was the central theme of that movie and from that day on I developed an "attitude of gratitude" for everyone/everything in my life and to empathize with other people's suffering which I never paid attention to before. Highly recommended.
One of the greatest movies and portrayals. It demonstrates empathy and sympathy amongst inhumane conditions. The ending where he struggles with not having saving more Jews is heartwrenching and tearful. Glad it changed your attitude.
Yes. I love the idea of watching movies not just for entertainment but for the lessons we can apply in life from them . And also your perspective and lessons on movies , I relate with them
Entertainment can be really inspiring, especially when it's not trying to moralize or shove lessons down our throats too much and just tries to tell a good story first and foremost.
Also Yes Man with Jim Carrey is a great movie for this, changed my life quite a bit and caused me to say yes a lot more to things in life. More spontaneous things to get out of this monotonous world I trapped myself in. Told me to look out and seek romance for myself and say yeah to it, it overall helped me.
The Trueman Show with Jim Carrey is another one of his that has a powerful message of seeing beyond what we believe our lives to be to live our truths.
It’s actually a very solid film. I feel that it’s especially strong because it initially presents being more open to things as a positive trait, but it can easily lead to you becoming too careless and spontaneous as a result. It’s all down to balance; you should always try to broaden your horizons but also find some measure of stability and consistency so that you don’t end up ruining yourself.
I 100% agree with “Crazy, Stupid, Love” on this list. It was a jumping point for me to figure out how to show confidence and dress better. It also showed me how to break away from a VERY bad rut after a breakup that had a huge impact on my life. Great movie!
Catch me if you can (2002) Groundhog Day (1993) Limitless (2011) Fight Club (1999) The Way Way Back (2013) The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) Elf (2003)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to this day is the most inspired movie for me. Really made me think about the trajectory of our lives and the decisions we make. How people who start off as complete strangers end up having such a huge impact on who we are today. How at times, we have complete control and at times, we have zero control of our lives and we just need to find the balance between the two. How, where we are today is a result of what we did a year ago. Where we will land a year from now will be the result of what we do today. The quote from the film that has always stayed with me is: “For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. And If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again”.
"Never too late" is a bit pie in the sky. Good luck if you decide at age 80 to become an Olympic Gold Medal sprinter. Or for a woman to decide to give birth at 70.
Fight club makes me realize that we don't really need that much things in our life, chasing those while slaving our ass off. And also makes me realize the necessity to became strong as men.
Here are some movies that can actually change your lives: Interstellar - Inception - Forrest gump - Good Will Hunting - The Martian - The shawshank redemption - The Pursuit of Happyness - Matrix - Shutter Island - The Prestige - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Hacksaw Ridge - Into the wild - The truman show - A Beautiful Mind - Saving Private Ryan - The Intouchables - cast away - The terminal - the green mile - Joker (2019) - The Social Network - The Wolf of Wall Street - American Psycho - The Founder - Inside job - The theory of everything / and many more... Your're welcome!
Hello Joey, there's something great in suggesting movies and explaining them through the lense of self improvement. You made me go back and rewatch some of them to gain your perspective on things. I would love to see more of your suggestions. Voting for Part 2 on this video :)
I liked this video a lot. You sold me on wanting to watch a lot of these movies, I’m always interested in watching something with a deeper theme rather than shallower copy & paste stories. If you continue this series, I would definitely be interested.
Sam Rockwell deserved an Oscar for "The Way Way Back". Low-key absolutely rewatchable classic. A case study in the family dynamic, from a funny and poignant angle.
I would also add Little Miss Sunshine to this list. I watch that movie whenever I need a big emotional pick-me-up. It's absolutely brilliant, especially from the second half where all the characters start to grow, and then when it ends with them dancing together it's just magical. It reminds you to enjoy the little things in life and to find that joy in what really matters, not in what we perceive that matters. I personally think it's Steve Carrell's best role, and that's saying something.
I have a hard time with the final act of that movie because of the beauty pageant. Seeing all those young girls paraded around like that just felt gross. I honestly don’t understand how child pageants are a real thing. The whole idea just seems so icky.
Yes!!! I absolutely adore the deep layers of this film. Mainly about the unfairness in life, how's everyone has their own limits and starting points and you shouldn't make your life a beauty contest against others. It's also very much about healthy realitionship with failures and how to heal from them & finding comfort. It's also extremely fun to watch, it's kinda harsh theme doesn't make the film heavy - it's funny, heartwarming, has great characters and dynamics between them, ups & downs though all of the script. It's also an effective critic of the American hustling culture and the fakeness of it. It's also brilliantly directed - some really clever examples of the direction: the use of the stucked Van pushed by the family, the use of the horn to create stress, Dwayn's mental breakdown with him knocking his head on the Van's doors, the shot of Dwayn's run down from the van with his scream with the family watching him from the above. The use of the beauty contest metaphor, the final dancing scene. The attention to little details. It's just went over most people's heads Personally, it's my favorite movie and the standard of what i believe films should aspire to be
Although there are universal applications, these 8 movies are all about men and their life journey. if anyone is interested in what I consider the female complementary list : 1) He’s just not that into you 2) Second act 3) Legally blonde 4) The assistant 5) Bombshell. 6) My best friend’s wedding 7) Pretty woman 8) Erin Brockovich.
Decided to watch Groundhog Day, since you have mentioned it a couple of times before. It was a delight! I have put every single one of the movies recommended by you in here on my list (yes, even Elf...)! Some I have watched before, and I will give them a watch again, to see if I can get a new perspective on things. I vote YES for you to continue the series, as I am sure the people would love to see what made you improve your life this way, as I am eager to learn if I can do so too. Stay notable, Joey!
Elf is so good because it's all about never losing the wonder and excitement that we had as kids - yes it's silly and childish but it's all about someone who's jaded looking at someone who is excited by everything he sees and it's a great message about not losing that childhood wonder in your life
Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind has to be mentioned. It is a great representation on an up and down relationship adding value to your life and trying to avoid the consequences will make you realize the value of any relationship you have in life good or bad!
Films that improved my life include: Dead Poets Society, Fight Club, Before Sunset/Sunrise/Midnight, Lady Bird, Blues Brothers, and Lost in Translation. The Before trilogy taught me that when it comes to love and relationships, it's about wanting to make them work and that if it's meant to be you and that person will naturally find your way back to that person.
@@ver_nick if you say like that yeah it is positive. But I remember shipping them from the start of the movie and then at the end all of the "love" was just one sided and not true for her. Zooey Deschanel since then still gives that kind of "unapproachable" vibe to me.
My list are 1. Groundhog Day 2. Shawshank Redemption 3. Rudy (1993) 4. Pursuit of HappyNess 5. The count of MonteCristo 6. Les Misérables (With Liam Neeson ) 7. What about Bob 8. A Beautiful Mind 9. Good Will Hunting 10. Jerry Maguire
This movies are also good for mental health(1 nd 2) and realization of reality(last 2) lawranace of arabia little forest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring The Irishman
Yeah, please make another one somewhere in the future about these 8 other movies. So far I watched Fight Club, Limitless and Groundhog day since I say your video. So far out of these movies, groundhog day was the one that had an immediate impact on me and my life since the very moment I watched it. That same day I suddenly had a whole new perspective on how I live my life each day, I had a much longer conversation with my grandad who called me, I just started appreciating so much more, listening to totally different music. All in day one. I felt like I'm in a loop, so I might as well get the kick out of it as much as I can. I am going to watch the rest five movies you mentioned. I hope you'll make a second part somewhere in the future. Take care
See, watching Elf changes your life in that the people who like it no longer go: *'OMG YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT?!? HOW HAVE YOU NOT SEEN IT?!?!? You HAVE to watch it!!!! IT'S AMAZINGGGG'*
8 movies that will inspire you to be more masculine. Shame that no female led movies made this list. List for women: Erin Brockovich. G.I.Jane. Legally Blonde. Hidden Figures. Brave. Matilda. Veronica Guerin. Beyond Borders.
A movie that changed my perspective on things is Stranger than Fiction. The idea that you can break out of the mundane if you just look around and make the most of your time. It taught me to be flexible and accept kindness a little more freely. Another was Persepolis - it taught me about the dangers and pitfalls of legalistic religious practices. Oh and almost forgot - Adventureland. Perfect coming of age film just for fun.
I would like to add "Lapland Odyssey" to that list. It's a finnish roadmovie of a loserguy, who must get a digital-reciever for his girlfriend (otherwise they breakup), and has one unexpected adventure after another. In the end he (and his 2 friends) are not the same persons anymore. This movie always motivates me to continue chasing my goals when I'm about to give up. Highly recommended!
Interesting concept. I would say that 8 movies that changed my life are: The Matrix, Ratatouille (my favorite movie of all time), Catch Me If You Can, Kung Fu Panda, Brother Bear, Over the Hedge, Long Story Short, The Pursuit of Happyness. But to be completely honest, I believe that TV shows have had a much bigger impact on me: DBZ, The Mentalist, Friends, How I Met Your Mother,... I've listed many animated movies, I know. I saw those when i was the most impressionable. I am 25 now
Along with "The Count of Monte Cristo", I have "The Shawshank Redemption" in my top 10 list of movies that have had a profound effect on my ability to maintain a positive perspective during life's challenging moments.
You mentioned the way way back!! I’m so thrilled, I randomly found it one summer, and it left me speechless. It was so poignant and spoke to the loneliness of youth and the struggles of family life. It touched me deeply, and it’s such a hidden gem.
I think "Gattaca" also fits to this topic. It changed my way of thinking about boundaries in life and how to overcome almost anything, if you work hard enough for your dreams.
One thing I feel like somebody neerds to point out: While Limitless can inspire one to look at one's life "from the outside" and find some potential for improvement and increased happiness, just like Groundhog Day, it can also serve as a gateway into toxic productivity culture and self-hatred à la "Why can't I be disciplined and perfectly focussed all the time?". So please, please take that movie with a massive lump of salt, so that it may become a positive influence, instead of a negative one like it was for many others.
The 8 that would be in my list are: Hector and the search for happiness, The secret life of Walter Mitty, About a boy, It’s kind of a funny story, Howl’s moving castle, The breakfast club, Rocky, As good as it gets
I love Steve Carell's way of being able to accurately portray character's personality development with so much emotion and accuracy without making it seem weird or like "where tf did this come from." Really underrated actor.
As a kid, I watched *Papillon* (1973) and it was AMAZING. *Watch it, Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman* Changed my life. They did a remake recently, of which I have no idea about. I liked many of your suggestions, and will watch more you recommended.
Great list and terrific explanations. The only one I haven't seen is Way Way Back, which I'll check out. I really like how some of your choices aren't obviously life changing (Limitless, Crazy Stupid Love, Catch Me if You Can) but you really explained well what can be gleaned from those movies as inspiration. Not so sure about Elf being in the list, but even if it doesn't motivate self-improvement, I guess it's something you need to watch anyway 😂
I went through a phase were I was kinda depressed in college and watched a ton of coming of age dramas. The Way Way Back was great. A few similar ones I'd recommend are Mud, The Spectacular Now, Place Beyond the Pines, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Mid90s, and Edge of Seventeen
Searching for Bobby Fischer with Ben Kingsley is a chess film that's entertaining to kids and adults. Also Chasing Amy for dealing with today's complicated love.
Fab, this is my Easter weekend sorted, either watching or rewatching a few of these… thank you so much for saving me from scrolling for hours and not ending up watching anything which is what usually happens!
There is a movie called 3 idiots which is considered one of India's best films. It is mega famous in India and is an extremely fun and inspiring movie (especially for students cuz the characters are college students). If you're up for some non-hollywood experience go watch 3 idiots. I saw it 15 times myself already lol.
Please continue the series. And I hope Secret Life of Walter Mitty will also be included in future lists, for me, it's like a cold shower after a long day. Thank you so much for introducing the movies Limitless and The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back is such a good coming-of-age movie! I first watched it when I was 15 and have recently rewatched it. Funny, relevant and kind of an emotional rollercoaster.
You should definitely continue the series. I've only watched Catch Me if You Can and Crazy Stupid Love out of all the 8, some of my recommendations would be: Men of Honor Rudy Pursuit of Happyness Rocky 1 A beautiful Mind Whiplash Unbroken October Sky
The list is heavily incomplete without Taxi Driver (1976). Everyone especially boys at the age of 18 should watch it. I can easily say it's the most important movie you'll ever watch.
Dude this list is so genuine I love it! No prentious films that have great scores or meta plots. Just a random list of movies that had an impact. I think people forget that lower rated/comedy films can still impact your life in a meaningful way. Also, I love all 8 of these films so that helps!
Honestly, I've been in the "self-help" scene a few years, but I've kind of fallen out of it, not because I don't like it or because i "gave up", but because I don't think there's much new to be said. But before that, and even after I've fallen from it, I keep learning through movies. Movies have taught me so many lessons, it's insane. Not all of them, sure, but some have also changed my life. So, in short, yeah, absolutely continue this video. Even if the movies you recommend are not great, simply hearing your insight on them and what they taught you is immensely interesting to me, and I know it is to others as well
There's one bit of dialogue in Jacob's Ladder that affected me in a big way. I think they used it in an Unkle song. It's about Jacob being afraid of dying and seeing Demons - but if he stops being afraid, they're angels. Basically the line is about how we are in control of how we perceive and respond to everything in our lives and it's entirely our choice. And also, I love watching Paterson to relax. So for me it's Jacob's Ladder and Paterson.
Some bangers on this list. And some I'd never heard of so that's some new (old) movies going on my watchlist - particularly interested in watching The Count of Monte Cristo, that looks awesome! Definitely up for another episode of this 👌🏼
Awesome list and a few I have never heard of but will check them out! For me, it was Lord of the Rings, and before you scroll on, hear read on. I had never read a book before, as I hated to read. When I saw the first movie in the series in the theater and ended the way it did, I was like WTF? I went and bought the book the next pay day and it opened my eyes to a whole new world and the FULL Lord of the Rings book, was the first one I had read. It also opened my eyes to creative writing and the genius of what J.R.R. Tolkien has created! ✌️
The books also give some great philosophy on how to deal with life and carry yourself, with some excellent role models, especially the interactions between Gandalf and the hobbits. There’s so much on morality, what it means to be good, what’s really important, and the role that individuals play in the face of overwhelming odds. It’s shaped my perception of life ever since childhood.
For me, this was David Copperfield. Saw the tv movie then read the book. Its all about figuring out who you are and coming to terms with your mistakes.
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NOTE: No movie can improve your life if you don't take the first step
I agree, you definitely need to watch the movie first.
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You mean, you definitely don’t need to watch the movie first to do the first step.
what is first step
@@madast9857 The first step is to know God. one big problem we have is our sin, which means we deserve to die, but God has provided a gracious solution to this issue:
God sent His own son, Jesus into the world to the place of us guilty sinners. Jesus never sinned. He felt no guilt. His conscience was clear before God. Since Adam, there has never been another man like Jesus who did all things pleasing to God. In every way, at all times, without exception, He pleased His Father, whereas we have displeased Him.
Yet Jesus did not come just to give us an example. He came to be our substitute-to take the place of us sinners-and bear the punishment for all sin. At the end of His righteous life, He voluntarily died, as if He were the sinner. He took your sin upon himself and died in your place-in the place of all sinners. Forgiveness does not come through the church or through its leaders. Only God can forgive, and he is ready to forgive all who will believe and receive his forgiveness.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” 1 John 1:9
My list of movies:
1.Forrest Gump
2.The Truman show
3.Prestige
4.Shawshank redemption
5.Shutter Island
6.Fight Club
7.Pursuit Of Happiness
8.Taxi Driver
Seen Limitless, Fight Club, Catch Me if You Can... great movies! Will watch your recommended movies as well.
Great list! Rare to see them all in one place
My list :
1. My dog skip
2. The way back
3. Heaven & Earth (Tommy Lee Jones)
4. We bought a zoo
5. The zoo keeper wife
6. Mr. Holland Opus
we want a second part of this
Please continue these... Thank you
Indeed my good man, pray continue.
Also Yes Man with Jim Carrey is a great movie for this, changed my life quite a bit and caused me to say yes a lot more to things in life. More spontaneous things to get out of this monotonous world I trapped myself in. Told me to look out and seek romance for myself and say yeah to it, it overall helped me.
Thanks for sharing. ❤
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
That movie….❤
Braveheart, Rocky 1,2,3,4, and even 6? Saving private Ryan? Gladiator?
"We buy things we dont need, to impress people we dont like"
Fight club for life bro👊
Yes, continue series! Your perspective is great. I will say Fight Club made me realize how much I don’t need ‘things’. Huge impact. Really opened my eyes.
The Mr Rogers movie changed my life.
@@CircmcisionIsChi1dAbus3 I will have to watch it…I meant to but totally fell off my radar…thanks!
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You broke the first rule 😂
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I'm so glad to see someone give The Count of Monte Cristo the credit it deserves! Great job on this list 👏🏼
the movie is good but the book is AMAZING
Seriously, more importantly because Kevin Reynolds I feel has gotten one of the worst damn deals, he’s a pretty damn good filmmaker. Or at least decent. The Beast of War is among my favourite movies, and one of the best war movies, i mean the subject matter alone is unique for a big Hollywood flick, let alone an english-language film. But more importantly is such a masterclass in editing, pacing, absolute thrills, using visuals while also having that element of theatre-adaptation in the very functional efficient dialogue and characters
I mean he did make Waterworld, all that money and a lot of work and ppl just endlessly shit on it
Has to be on the list but this is the wrong version! It has to be the one with Gerard Depardieu as the Count!
@@chwb99 I found it strange that no names were mentioned. No actors, no actresses, no producers, directors, etc. My opinion is this is "woke" censorship based on the unpopularity of the main actor among the radical left due to a recent appearance in a movie they seriously object to. If this is true...and let me know if it's not...then I find it extremely disgusting.
book 10, movie very predictable even my 6yo can predict the whole movie!!
Limitless will inspire you to take drugs.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 makes sense
Most don't need that push to do drugs. I'm surprised there's enough hemp in the world to keep up with the fucking potheads
I heard a rumor that the NZT-48 pill is a real drug. But you have to know where to find it. And that can be rather difficult to find.
Also don't forget about the CBS Limitless series. Shame that it got canceled.
Can't wait to watch
And take first sniff of the cocaine I bought yesterday from Dark Walmart
@@89playstation65 i've heard it's inspired by the effects of certain antidepressants and how they act on people with adhd
The Shawshank Redemption had the biggest impact on me ❤
Get busy living or get busy dying
It was fight club for me
My man Cliff
My fav movie of all time !
@@abhijeetashiya8856 There’s no movies like Fight Club, right ?
The secret life of Walter Mitty changed how I lived my life. It made me understand and appreciate the routine. Without routine the world probably won't even exist. Everything has something that works behind the scenes. Made me love my mundane life and how once in a while regardless of financial issues just take tripe that you've never been before cause it gives you a new perception about life. Someday if i ever get to meet Ben Stiller i would absolutely try my best to convey my gratitude towards him.
A friend from college randomly showed it for one of our movie nights. Didn’t expect my life to be changed but I was rocked
That movie inspired me so much to just be brave in life!
That movie also changed my life! Happy to know it did for some others too!
I love that movie! So so underrated
Dude, I relate to this so much! The soundtrack alone always makes me feel hope for my future and my ability to overcome adversities in order to see a brighter future for myself and the people that I love. There are so many scenes in the first half of this movie alone where you see Walter engage in behavior that is so reflective of someone that’s struggling with life itself only for the movie show you that the only thing you really need in situations like that is to embrace the surrounding chaos and ride the wave. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
00:00 Learn the power of presentation with Catch Me If You Can
02:30 Groundhog Day inspires you to break free from self-imposed limitations and see the world with new eyes
04:47 Watch Limitless and Fight Club for life improvement.
06:58 Watch Fight Club for inspiration and The Way Way Back for feel-good vibes.
09:04 Watch 'The Way Way Back' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo' for inspiration and motivation
11:13 The Count of Monte Cristo and Crazy Stupid Love offer valuable life lessons
13:30 Crazy Stupid Love teaches the importance of appearance and balance
15:33 Elf's father figure is the emotional heart of the movie.
Heroic Work, thank you.
you are extremely needed
underrated comment now but will go down the history books 📚 soon 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Great list (in the video), and thanks for the summary!
My add:
About Time leaves you with the real life lesson to pay attention and cherish the everyday moments & small miracles you notice… 😃
If you haven’t already seen it I’d recommend “Good Will Hunting” a very eye opening movie that stuck with me
This very very very very very very much. Made me a sucker for Elliott Smith.
I was convinced this would be on the list.
I have watched the movies and im not asking this ironically, what part of the movie was eye opening for you?
@@ieatmemesforsnacks6936 The conversation between two main characters when they were sitting on a bench.
@@ieatmemesforsnacks6936 for me personally it’s how he pushes other people around him away in fear of change. During the movie I was like “oh shoot, that’s me”
For ME it was Schindler's List that literally turned my life around. When that came out I was a young, brash, SELF ABSORBED, SELFISH ASSHOLE who just lived life for myself with no regard for anyone else. GRATITUDE was the central theme of that movie and from that day on I developed an "attitude of gratitude" for everyone/everything in my life and to empathize with other people's suffering which I never paid attention to before. Highly recommended.
Wow. That is powerful. Just think of where you might be if you had not seen that movie.
One of the greatest movies and portrayals. It demonstrates empathy and sympathy amongst inhumane conditions. The ending where he struggles with not having saving more Jews is heartwrenching and tearful. Glad it changed your attitude.
To bad the movie is based on a lie.
That's really cool!
Yes. I love the idea of watching movies not just for entertainment but for the lessons we can apply in life from them . And also your perspective and lessons on movies , I relate with them
Entertainment can be really inspiring, especially when it's not trying to moralize or shove lessons down our throats too much and just tries to tell a good story first and foremost.
Also Yes Man with Jim Carrey is a great movie for this, changed my life quite a bit and caused me to say yes a lot more to things in life. More spontaneous things to get out of this monotonous world I trapped myself in. Told me to look out and seek romance for myself and say yeah to it, it overall helped me.
You should read the book it's based on. That's a true story, and is also very, very funny.
The Trueman Show with Jim Carrey is another one of his that has a powerful message of seeing beyond what we believe our lives to be to live our truths.
Little shocked that "Yes, man" with Jim Carey isn't on this list! That movie changed my life!
Haha I love that movie! So underrated!
@@jackcarlos got me moving again and outside when I was depressed 15 years ago
Thruman show
It’s actually a very solid film. I feel that it’s especially strong because it initially presents being more open to things as a positive trait, but it can easily lead to you becoming too careless and spontaneous as a result. It’s all down to balance; you should always try to broaden your horizons but also find some measure of stability and consistency so that you don’t end up ruining yourself.
@@marko6489 good one
I 100% agree with “Crazy, Stupid, Love” on this list. It was a jumping point for me to figure out how to show confidence and dress better. It also showed me how to break away from a VERY bad rut after a breakup that had a huge impact on my life. Great movie!
Catch me if you can (2002)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Limitless (2011)
Fight Club (1999)
The Way Way Back (2013)
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Elf (2003)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to this day is the most inspired movie for me. Really made me think about the trajectory of our lives and the decisions we make. How people who start off as complete strangers end up having such a huge impact on who we are today. How at times, we have complete control and at times, we have zero control of our lives and we just need to find the balance between the two. How, where we are today is a result of what we did a year ago. Where we will land a year from now will be the result of what we do today. The quote from the film that has always stayed with me is:
“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. And If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again”.
"Never too late" is a bit pie in the sky. Good luck if you decide at age 80 to become an Olympic Gold Medal sprinter. Or for a woman to decide to give birth at 70.
Fight club makes me realize that we don't really need that much things in our life, chasing those while slaving our ass off. And also makes me realize the necessity to became strong as men.
exactly, i lost my job and started boxing. Feel a lot better.
@@zeffery101 are you making money or homeless bro?
@@Mememaxing both
Its a bit of an ironic message. It talks about toxic masculity and how it seems like its a community but is a dark path
@@zeffery101 not enough money yet then, anyway bro keep going good luck 🤞
if you are not white u can gain ability to change ur skin into white by watching all these movie
Please continue this series, it’s very cool 👍🏻
9. into the wild (2007)
Super film...👍
Here are some movies that can actually change your lives:
Interstellar - Inception - Forrest gump - Good Will Hunting - The Martian - The shawshank redemption - The Pursuit of Happyness - Matrix - Shutter Island - The Prestige - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Hacksaw Ridge - Into the wild - The truman show - A Beautiful Mind - Saving Private Ryan - The Intouchables - cast away - The terminal - the green mile - Joker (2019) - The Social Network - The Wolf of Wall Street - American Psycho - The Founder - Inside job - The theory of everything / and many more...
Your're welcome!
Gotta add Gattaca to this list. One of the best and most life changing movies I've ever seen.
Holy I thought I was the only one
Omfg yes some Gattaca love!!! Literally my 2nd favorite movie of all time!!!
Yes! Just watched this a couple weeks ago, absolutely mind blowing. Sci-fi can really kickstart creative thoughts about the future
Absolutely, definitely on my most favorite movie list
Absolutely
It’s only American movies, you need to watch world movies to expand your mind otherwise you will end up with a restricted POV. 😊
Elf is so a great movie! I haven’t seen The Way Way Back, so I might check that one out. This was a fun video. Definitely make another.
Hello Joey, there's something great in suggesting movies and explaining them through the lense of self improvement. You made me go back and rewatch some of them to gain your perspective on things. I would love to see more of your suggestions. Voting for Part 2 on this video :)
I liked this video a lot. You sold me on wanting to watch a lot of these movies, I’m always interested in watching something with a deeper theme rather than shallower copy & paste stories. If you continue this series, I would definitely be interested.
Sam Rockwell deserved an Oscar for "The Way Way Back". Low-key absolutely rewatchable classic. A case study in the family dynamic, from a funny and poignant angle.
I would also add Little Miss Sunshine to this list. I watch that movie whenever I need a big emotional pick-me-up. It's absolutely brilliant, especially from the second half where all the characters start to grow, and then when it ends with them dancing together it's just magical. It reminds you to enjoy the little things in life and to find that joy in what really matters, not in what we perceive that matters. I personally think it's Steve Carrell's best role, and that's saying something.
I have a hard time with the final act of that movie because of the beauty pageant. Seeing all those young girls paraded around like that just felt gross. I honestly don’t understand how child pageants are a real thing. The whole idea just seems so icky.
@@Garrus1995 I agree it's hard to watch but that's why the scene where they dance together is so good cause it's a big eff you you to the industry
I am not working for these people next year, these people are crazy
Agreed
Yes!!! I absolutely adore the deep layers of this film. Mainly about the unfairness in life, how's everyone has their own limits and starting points and you shouldn't make your life a beauty contest against others. It's also very much about healthy realitionship with failures and how to heal from them & finding comfort. It's also extremely fun to watch, it's kinda harsh theme doesn't make the film heavy - it's funny, heartwarming, has great characters and dynamics between them, ups & downs though all of the script. It's also an effective critic of the American hustling culture and the fakeness of it.
It's also brilliantly directed - some really clever examples of the direction: the use of the stucked Van pushed by the family, the use of the horn to create stress, Dwayn's mental breakdown with him knocking his head on the Van's doors, the shot of Dwayn's run down from the van with his scream with the family watching him from the above. The use of the beauty contest metaphor, the final dancing scene. The attention to little details. It's just went over most people's heads
Personally, it's my favorite movie and the standard of what i believe films should aspire to be
Although there are universal applications, these 8 movies are all about men and their life journey. if anyone is interested in what I consider the female complementary list :
1) He’s just not that into you
2) Second act
3) Legally blonde
4) The assistant
5) Bombshell.
6) My best friend’s wedding
7) Pretty woman
8) Erin Brockovich.
Black swan
Decided to watch Groundhog Day, since you have mentioned it a couple of times before. It was a delight! I have put every single one of the movies recommended by you in here on my list (yes, even Elf...)! Some I have watched before, and I will give them a watch again, to see if I can get a new perspective on things. I vote YES for you to continue the series, as I am sure the people would love to see what made you improve your life this way, as I am eager to learn if I can do so too. Stay notable, Joey!
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The Shawshank Redemption and It's a Wonderful Life are movies that really changed my life.
Don Jon Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Groundhog Day is GOATed
I have actively daydreamed about what a groundhog day after a few thousand years of looping would look like since I first watched it years ago
@@bobobsen What conclusions did you reach? Did you love that idea or did you detest it?
One of the only movies i can think of that actually entered everyday language as a reference point.
Among the movies that changed my life are:
Requiem for A Dream
Pink Floyd - The Wall
American Beauty
and a bunch of others
You go into depression after watching first one
Elf is so good because it's all about never losing the wonder and excitement that we had as kids - yes it's silly and childish but it's all about someone who's jaded looking at someone who is excited by everything he sees and it's a great message about not losing that childhood wonder in your life
Yes, please continue this series! Also, if you have a list of FICTIONAL books along the same lines I would love to see a video like that as well 🙌🏻
Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind has to be mentioned. It is a great representation on an up and down relationship adding value to your life and trying to avoid the consequences will make you realize the value of any relationship you have in life good or bad!
Agreed. One of the best films ever
Films that improved my life include: Dead Poets Society, Fight Club, Before Sunset/Sunrise/Midnight, Lady Bird, Blues Brothers, and Lost in Translation. The Before trilogy taught me that when it comes to love and relationships, it's about wanting to make them work and that if it's meant to be you and that person will naturally find your way back to that person.
Thanks for sharing brother..
Just read "Dead pets society" and was like wth is this movie about, then I reread it
Love them all. But the Lady Bird one... get out of here!
After i saw your mention of the "before" series, I knew you knew what you were talking about. I looked them all up after that!
@@BH-ix7nq what is it about
I would add " the shack" and "the last samurai" in to this list 💯🇫🇮 edit: and probably "the beach" also.
Boom 💥💥🥂🥂
Yes favorites R so so relative & perspective driven 🥂
500 days of Summer had quite a big positive impact on me.
that movie is crazy good
Love this as well
It's a good movie but why it had a positive impact for you though? For me the end was quite depressing. Maybe I should rewatch it
@@pioneeringworks Depressing? The character finally let go of what has been burdening him for the past two years.
@@ver_nick if you say like that yeah it is positive. But I remember shipping them from the start of the movie and then at the end all of the "love" was just one sided and not true for her. Zooey Deschanel since then still gives that kind of "unapproachable" vibe to me.
My list are
1. Groundhog Day
2. Shawshank Redemption
3. Rudy (1993)
4. Pursuit of HappyNess
5. The count of MonteCristo
6. Les Misérables (With Liam Neeson )
7. What about Bob
8. A Beautiful Mind
9. Good Will Hunting
10. Jerry Maguire
Great list m8
Good list!
This movies are also good for mental health(1 nd 2) and realization of reality(last 2)
lawranace of arabia
little forest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
The Irishman
Where to watch this movies
Where to watch these movies
Yeah, please make another one somewhere in the future about these 8 other movies.
So far I watched Fight Club, Limitless and Groundhog day since I say your video. So far out of these movies, groundhog day was the one that had an immediate impact on me and my life since the very moment I watched it. That same day I suddenly had a whole new perspective on how I live my life each day, I had a much longer conversation with my grandad who called me, I just started appreciating so much more, listening to totally different music. All in day one. I felt like I'm in a loop, so I might as well get the kick out of it as much as I can.
I am going to watch the rest five movies you mentioned. I hope you'll make a second part somewhere in the future. Take care
See, watching Elf changes your life in that the people who like it no longer go:
*'OMG YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT?!? HOW HAVE YOU NOT SEEN IT?!?!? You HAVE to watch it!!!! IT'S AMAZINGGGG'*
So you're 28 yrs old
American Beauty. Very profound and spiritual film. It makes you stop to smell the roses and enjoy the little details of existence way more.
8 movies that will inspire you to be more masculine. Shame that no female led movies made this list. List for women: Erin Brockovich. G.I.Jane. Legally Blonde. Hidden Figures. Brave. Matilda. Veronica Guerin. Beyond Borders.
A movie that changed my perspective on things is Stranger than Fiction. The idea that you can break out of the mundane if you just look around and make the most of your time. It taught me to be flexible and accept kindness a little more freely. Another was Persepolis - it taught me about the dangers and pitfalls of legalistic religious practices.
Oh and almost forgot - Adventureland. Perfect coming of age film just for fun.
The prison and priest chapter of Count of Monte Cristo is just truly amazing.
I would like to add "Lapland Odyssey" to that list. It's a finnish roadmovie of a loserguy, who must get a digital-reciever for his girlfriend (otherwise they breakup), and has one unexpected adventure after another. In the end he (and his 2 friends) are not the same persons anymore. This movie always motivates me to continue chasing my goals when I'm about to give up. Highly recommended!
Next 8 movies please! This was a great list and will be watching some of these movies in the next few days. Thanks for the recommendations.
Interesting concept. I would say that 8 movies that changed my life are: The Matrix, Ratatouille (my favorite movie of all time), Catch Me If You Can, Kung Fu Panda, Brother Bear, Over the Hedge, Long Story Short, The Pursuit of Happyness. But to be completely honest, I believe that TV shows have had a much bigger impact on me: DBZ, The Mentalist, Friends, How I Met Your Mother,... I've listed many animated movies, I know. I saw those when i was the most impressionable. I am 25 now
What about How to Train Your Dragon?
@@ver_nick Didnt see it.
If you haven’t seen the series of Avatar The Last Airbender, please do. It is a masterpiece.
@@evegol4584 Is it a cartoon ?? Can I watch if I am 26 years old ?
@@marko6489 You should watch Naruto
Along with "The Count of Monte Cristo", I have "The Shawshank Redemption" in my top 10 list of movies that have had a profound effect on my ability to maintain a positive perspective during life's challenging moments.
You mentioned the way way back!! I’m so thrilled, I randomly found it one summer, and it left me speechless. It was so poignant and spoke to the loneliness of youth and the struggles of family life. It touched me deeply, and it’s such a hidden gem.
Whiplash(2014) is a movie that changed my life. Wish it was on this list!
Absolutely amazing movie
I love that movie!
I think "Gattaca" also fits to this topic. It changed my way of thinking about boundaries in life and how to overcome almost anything, if you work hard enough for your dreams.
One thing I feel like somebody neerds to point out:
While Limitless can inspire one to look at one's life "from the outside" and find some potential for improvement and increased happiness, just like Groundhog Day, it can also serve as a gateway into toxic productivity culture and self-hatred à la "Why can't I be disciplined and perfectly focussed all the time?".
So please, please take that movie with a massive lump of salt, so that it may become a positive influence, instead of a negative one like it was for many others.
Same here for me in ghd, sometimes too much positive brings negative impact in life..
Stopped halfway and watched the way way back, a wonderful movie,
Thanks for suggesting
The 8 that would be in my list are: Hector and the search for happiness, The secret life of Walter Mitty, About a boy, It’s kind of a funny story, Howl’s moving castle, The breakfast club, Rocky, As good as it gets
Crazy Stupid Love I didn't hope to see here, but it has meaning on there
Ferris Buellers day off definitely deserves a spot on the next episode of this series (which you totally should do)
Please continue with the series. Wondering how Forrest Gump didn't make it to the list.
I love Steve Carell's way of being able to accurately portray character's personality development with so much emotion and accuracy without making it seem weird or like "where tf did this come from." Really underrated actor.
Loved this style of video! 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Schindler's List' have had the greatest impact on my life.
As a kid, I watched *Papillon* (1973) and it was AMAZING. *Watch it, Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman* Changed my life. They did a remake recently, of which I have no idea about.
I liked many of your suggestions, and will watch more you recommended.
The book was amazing too by henri charriere. It was non-stop adventure
@@experiongallup One of the all-time greats.
Great list and terrific explanations. The only one I haven't seen is Way Way Back, which I'll check out. I really like how some of your choices aren't obviously life changing (Limitless, Crazy Stupid Love, Catch Me if You Can) but you really explained well what can be gleaned from those movies as inspiration.
Not so sure about Elf being in the list, but even if it doesn't motivate self-improvement, I guess it's something you need to watch anyway 😂
I recommend reading the books these films are based on…the books always have so much more
I would love to hear the next 8 movies.
Same mate! Btw how did you use this special hand emoji? 😄
if you haven't seen it, I would absolutely recommend Dead Poet's Society and add it to this list!
I went through a phase were I was kinda depressed in college and watched a ton of coming of age dramas. The Way Way Back was great. A few similar ones I'd recommend are Mud, The Spectacular Now, Place Beyond the Pines, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Mid90s, and Edge of Seventeen
Seen all of those bro. Great movies! Somewhat of my favourite genre too.
Hey, don’t forget Babe. So much kindness and understanding.
would like to hear what the other 8 movies are!
Searching for Bobby Fischer with Ben Kingsley is a chess film that's entertaining to kids and adults. Also Chasing Amy for dealing with today's complicated love.
Fab, this is my Easter weekend sorted, either watching or rewatching a few of these… thank you so much for saving me from scrolling for hours and not ending up watching anything which is what usually happens!
There is a movie called 3 idiots which is considered one of India's best films. It is mega famous in India and is an extremely fun and inspiring movie (especially for students cuz the characters are college students). If you're up for some non-hollywood experience go watch 3 idiots. I saw it 15 times myself already lol.
Please continue the series.
And I hope Secret Life of Walter Mitty will also be included in future lists, for me, it's like a cold shower after a long day.
Thank you so much for introducing the movies Limitless and The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back is such a good coming-of-age movie! I first watched it when I was 15 and have recently rewatched it. Funny, relevant and kind of an emotional rollercoaster.
No Steven Seagal's on the list? C'mon..? It would really improve your life.
You should definitely continue the series. I've only watched Catch Me if You Can and Crazy Stupid Love out of all the 8, some of my recommendations would be:
Men of Honor
Rudy
Pursuit of Happyness
Rocky 1
A beautiful Mind
Whiplash
Unbroken
October Sky
The list is heavily incomplete without Taxi Driver (1976). Everyone especially boys at the age of 18 should watch it. I can easily say it's the most important movie you'll ever watch.
Dude this list is so genuine I love it! No prentious films that have great scores or meta plots. Just a random list of movies that had an impact. I think people forget that lower rated/comedy films can still impact your life in a meaningful way.
Also, I love all 8 of these films so that helps!
Definitely would be interested in another in this series
You lost my respect when you included Elf, then immediately regained it when you retracted your inclusion of it at the end.
Honestly, I've been in the "self-help" scene a few years, but I've kind of fallen out of it, not because I don't like it or because i "gave up", but because I don't think there's much new to be said.
But before that, and even after I've fallen from it, I keep learning through movies. Movies have taught me so many lessons, it's insane. Not all of them, sure, but some have also changed my life.
So, in short, yeah, absolutely continue this video. Even if the movies you recommend are not great, simply hearing your insight on them and what they taught you is immensely interesting to me, and I know it is to others as well
There's one bit of dialogue in Jacob's Ladder that affected me in a big way. I think they used it in an Unkle song. It's about Jacob being afraid of dying and seeing Demons - but if he stops being afraid, they're angels. Basically the line is about how we are in control of how we perceive and respond to everything in our lives and it's entirely our choice. And also, I love watching Paterson to relax. So for me it's Jacob's Ladder and Paterson.
Some bangers on this list. And some I'd never heard of so that's some new (old) movies going on my watchlist - particularly interested in watching The Count of Monte Cristo, that looks awesome! Definitely up for another episode of this 👌🏼
I love that Monte Cristo is on this list. The movie has been on my top 5 list since its release!
Awesome list and a few I have never heard of but will check them out! For me, it was Lord of the Rings, and before you scroll on, hear read on. I had never read a book before, as I hated to read. When I saw the first movie in the series in the theater and ended the way it did, I was like WTF? I went and bought the book the next pay day and it opened my eyes to a whole new world and the FULL Lord of the Rings book, was the first one I had read. It also opened my eyes to creative writing and the genius of what J.R.R. Tolkien has created! ✌️
The books also give some great philosophy on how to deal with life and carry yourself, with some excellent role models, especially the interactions between Gandalf and the hobbits. There’s so much on morality, what it means to be good, what’s really important, and the role that individuals play in the face of overwhelming odds. It’s shaped my perception of life ever since childhood.
For me, this was David Copperfield. Saw the tv movie then read the book. Its all about figuring out who you are and coming to terms with your mistakes.
Abignale lied about lying. He was no where near the con man portrayed in that movie.