Monday, Sept. 22, marked the first day of autumn, and you know what that means: fall-time movies!
Every season brings different movies to mind. In the springtime, maybe you’re reminded of La La Land, Notting Hill or Enchanted. In the summer, you might think of The Notebook, Dirty Dancing and The Parent Trap. Now that it’s fall, what are some movies that come to mind?
Here’s a list of some fall-time favourites you might want to put on your watchlist for the season:
The Goonies
The Goonies is a classic 1985 film, and it actually takes place during October, making it perfect for a fall-time movie!
This film revolves around a group of kids who discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find hidden treasure to save their homes from being demolished. It’s not until they bump into pirate One-Eyed Willy that they realize what they’re getting themselves into…
I grew up watching movies with my dad, and this is one of the memorable ones that bring out child-like wonder, adventure, and the importance of friendship and family.
The Intern
If you love Anne Hathaway movies like I do, The Intern is a great one.
In this 2015 film, Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) is finding new things to do after retirement. He finds a senior intern position at an online fashion retailer and works alongside Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). At first, Jules thinks he’s wasting his time and doesn’t have much to contribute, especially since she’s juggling a busy schedule. But they soon get along and she learns something much more valuable — friendship.
So if you’re looking for a feel-good movie, find some time this weekend to watch it!
Coraline
This 2009 film was, and still is, a classic fall-time animated movie contender.
Coraline, voiced by Dakota Fanning, is the main character who lives in a house where both parents are too busy to give her attention and love. One night, she follows a mouse that leads her to a secret passageway behind an abnormally small door. In that alternate world, her button-eyed parents treat her the way she always dreamed of. But that’s when she realizes things are too good to be true….
I remember watching this film for the first time as a kid, as terrifying as it is, it’s incredibly well-written, with twists and turns that take you by surprise. I felt in tune with the characters’ emotions, which brought out a lot of empathy in me as a kid.
It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91 per cent and an audience rating of 74 per cent. I usually trust Google reviews more, which rate it a 4.7 out of 5.
