Best Movies to Start the New Year

The start of a new year usually brings upon feelings for need of accomplishments, wants and ideas. You may have already prepared your New Year’s resolutions and have psyched yourself into sticking to these goals.

A great way to get inspired for the new year and to kick it off with all the idealism you’ll need is by watching movies. This list of the best movies to start the New Year are a personal choice which have inspired my own resolutions.

 Serendipity

I love this movie and have watched it more times than I can count. Aside from the fact that it’s a holiday movie the message here is incredibly strong spliced with Jeremy Piven’s unique humor. Watch out for Jonathan’s (John Cusack) eulogy by Dean (Jeremy Piven).

Why is it a New Year movie?

Taking chances, going for that long shot and choosing love has always been an inspiring theme. If you haven’t already found that special someone it could be your year.

Big Fish

This movie is a little out there and has no holiday feel to it but it’s a perfect New Years movie because it conveys the message that anything beyond your wildest dreams you can achieve as long as you believe. Sometimes it starts with just believing in yourself and everything else follows. It’s a pretty courageous step to take but a small step can lead to what you desire.

Why is it a New Year movie?

I like that it has love, adventure and family in it’s story line. It might just make a believer out of you yet.

The Shawshank Redemption

Admittedly, this is not a personal favorite but it’s my husband’s favorite. The stark reality in the movie can be depressing and leave a mark in your heart. If you’ve ever found yourself in the deepest of regrets or in a situation that you felt you couldn’t remove yourself from then this movie will give you the hope you’ll need.

Why is it a New Year movie?

Never giving up hope and determination are the truest of characteristics when you start a new chapter in your life.

Forrest Gump

Have you sometimes felt like you couldn’t achieve as much as you’ve wanted or that life would pass you by without you being able to leave that indelible mark to say “I was here! I did this!”? Forrest seems to leave his mark everywhere although it seems by chance or by luck. However, the big difference is that Forrest went out there and tried. With just the clothes on his back and his mother’s sound advice he accomplished more than he could have imagined.

Why is it a New Year movie?

If this doesn’t give you the courage you need to try new things I don’t know what will!

The Bucket List

This movie not only talks about getting your dreams and goals done but it also talks of reconciling unfinished business and learning to accept life as you’ve made it. Hopefully, we’re not as old as Jack and Morgan when we realize this!

I’ve got my own Bucket List and a Wish List as well. It turns out there’s a difference between the two!

Why is it a New Year movie?

A list of things to accomplish? Resolutions… bucket list… Hmmm…

When Harry Met Sally

I think that this is an automatic add to the list. This is considered a classic for me and I love the span that the movie takes. Aside from the ending happening on New Year’s Eve it shows that friendship and love really do work well together.

Why is it a New Year movie?

Pretty much covers all of life’s challenges from being single to being a partner and it also passes through Christmas and New Year’s!

New Year’s Eve

I know I might get some flack for adding this movie to the list but I really enjoyed it and it’s all about New Years! A combination of stories intertwined into one another with major stars what’s not to like?

Why is it a New Year movie?

Umm.. I think the title speaks for itself…

I hope these movies get you off to a good start this year. I’d love to hear what your resolutions or goals are!

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