The end of the year is upon us, and we all make promises to ourselves that we will be better and will achieve greater things on the following year. Sometimes, these goals and resolutions are achieved by those that have enough motivation, but other times they are simply forgotten by those that gave up on them. As our lives progresses, the list of things undone becomes longer than those of the things accomplished. For those wishing to make 2014 different than the previous years and are in need of a bit of inspiration, here are 10 movies (in no particular order) that I guarantee will inspire you to achieve great things.
1. Soul Surfer (2011)
This movie is based on a completely true story of the life of Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer. The night before Halloween, Bethany went surfing with some friends and was attacked by a shark that resulted in the loss of her arm. Despite of losing a critical body part for surfin, Bethany did not let this tragic accident stop her. Her passion for surfing and her perseverance helped her push through her disability, which resulted in winning several competitions even after the loss of her arm. This movie will teach you about love, family, faith and the will to achieve even the most difficult goals.
1. Soul Surfer (2011)
This movie is based on a completely true story of the life of Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer. The night before Halloween, Bethany went surfing with some friends and was attacked by a shark that resulted in the loss of her arm. Despite of losing a critical body part for surfin, Bethany did not let this tragic accident stop her. Her passion for surfing and her perseverance helped her push through her disability, which resulted in winning several competitions even after the loss of her arm. This movie will teach you about love, family, faith and the will to achieve even the most difficult goals.
2. We Bought A Zoo (2011)
We Bought A Zoo is also based on a true story: It is about a real family that bought a real zoo. Benjamin Mee lost his wife and was left with two children. In a bid to start his life over, he purchased a large house that has a zoo. Nevertheless, the zoo is in need for renovation, and Benjamin sets about the work with the rest of the zoo staff. Unfortunately, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble and other conflicts that prevent the family and staff of accomplishing their dream of getting the zoo back open to the public. This movie teaches you about love, courage, and perseverance.
We Bought A Zoo is also based on a true story: It is about a real family that bought a real zoo. Benjamin Mee lost his wife and was left with two children. In a bid to start his life over, he purchased a large house that has a zoo. Nevertheless, the zoo is in need for renovation, and Benjamin sets about the work with the rest of the zoo staff. Unfortunately, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble and other conflicts that prevent the family and staff of accomplishing their dream of getting the zoo back open to the public. This movie teaches you about love, courage, and perseverance.
“You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage. Just literally 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.”
3. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire is a movie that became extremely popular due to its ability to inspire us all to overcome any hardships and not forget your past but learn from it, since the events in your past life will help you along one day. It is about a boy from Mumbai who grew up in the slums of India. When he becomes a contestant on the Indian version of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” his life changed forever. He is arrested under suspicion of cheating after he won the contest, and while being interrogated he tells the story of events from his life that explain why he knows the answers.
It is a movie that proves that love conquers all.
3. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire is a movie that became extremely popular due to its ability to inspire us all to overcome any hardships and not forget your past but learn from it, since the events in your past life will help you along one day. It is about a boy from Mumbai who grew up in the slums of India. When he becomes a contestant on the Indian version of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” his life changed forever. He is arrested under suspicion of cheating after he won the contest, and while being interrogated he tells the story of events from his life that explain why he knows the answers.
It is a movie that proves that love conquers all.
4. Cast Away (2000)
Cast Away is a sad story that teaches to never give up and lose faith. Tom Hanks plays a FedEx employee whose plane crashes while they were on their way to deliver packages. He gets stranded on an island and attempts to survive by using what is on the plane and what is in the island.
Cast Away is a sad story that teaches to never give up and lose faith. Tom Hanks plays a FedEx employee whose plane crashes while they were on their way to deliver packages. He gets stranded on an island and attempts to survive by using what is on the plane and what is in the island.
5. Forrest Gump (1994)
The story depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump, a naive and slow-witted yet athletically prodigious man who witnesses some of the defining events in the United States between 1944 and 1982. Gump is not very smart, but he has had an inspirational life which he talks about with random people at a bus stop while waiting for his bus ride.
The story depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump, a naive and slow-witted yet athletically prodigious man who witnesses some of the defining events in the United States between 1944 and 1982. Gump is not very smart, but he has had an inspirational life which he talks about with random people at a bus stop while waiting for his bus ride.
6. Pursuit of Happiness
This movie teaches viewers that with hard work, patience and a strong willpower, you can do whatever you set your mind to and achieve any goal. It talks about the life of a homeless man trying to raise his son in the best surroundings possible. He dreams of becoming successful and ends up in an internship where he works long hours in the hope of getting a full-time position at a firm. Also based on a true story.
This movie teaches viewers that with hard work, patience and a strong willpower, you can do whatever you set your mind to and achieve any goal. It talks about the life of a homeless man trying to raise his son in the best surroundings possible. He dreams of becoming successful and ends up in an internship where he works long hours in the hope of getting a full-time position at a firm. Also based on a true story.
7. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)
Set during World War II, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has unexpected consequences.
Set during World War II, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has unexpected consequences.
8. The Diary of Anne Frank (1959/2009)
The heartbreaking story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam in order to not be caught.
The heartbreaking story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam in order to not be caught.
9. The Help (2011)
An aspiring white author during the civil rights movement decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.
An aspiring white author during the civil rights movement decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.
10. The Impossible (2012)
The story of a tourist family in Thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 tsunami. The family members are separated and with patience, faith and determination each of them fight everyday in the search for each other.
The story of a tourist family in Thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 tsunami. The family members are separated and with patience, faith and determination each of them fight everyday in the search for each other.
By: Carolina Franco