With the turn of the new year, many of us are thinking about our health — getting back into the gym or eating more vegetables. What about adding more laughter to our lives? After all, they say laughter is the best medicine. What better way to stay happy and motivated during these cold winter months than to take some time now and then to share in the joy of a funny film? We’ve compiled a list of our top choices to give you some inspiration:
The Princess Bride, starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin
Rated PG
A pirate sets out on a quest to rescue his true love, encountering an eccentric band of allies and villains along the way. With adventure, romance and a sharp sense of humor, it’s a tale of true love and adventure.
Napoleon Dynamite, starring Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez
Rated PG
Napoleon, an awkward teen, helps his new friend Pedro run for class president while navigating his eccentric family and the trials of high school.
Legally Blonde, starring Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge and Selma Blair
Rated PG-13
After being dumped by her boyfriend, Elle Woods, a pink-loving sorority girl, enrolls in Harvard Law School to win him back. Along the way, she teaches herself and everyone around her not to judge a book by its cover.
Mean Girls, starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Tina Fey
Rated PG-13
Cady Heron experiences American high school for the first time, becoming entangled with the Plastics — a clique of popular girls —while trying to figure out where she truly belongs.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck and Mia Sara
Rated PG-13
High schooler Ferris Bueller fakes being sick to skip school. Then he embarks on an elaborate day off in Chicago with his best friend and girlfriend while trying not to get caught by the principal.