These 5 Films Changed My Life

[@itsnotfis]

I like Big Hero 6 because it taught me how to let go of things, even when they really matter to us. i also shed a tear while watching it.

[@joeykidney]

I love that movie so much!

[@GizzardGames]

Joey, I just want to say thank you. I’m in the midst of a breakup, and I’m having a hard time. Not only because I’ll miss having that person in my life, but also because I struggle with being alone. I went to watch a movie alone this past Saturday, and at first it felt funny, but at around 20-30 minutes in I felt at peace and engulfed in the plot. My mind wasn’t wandering, or thinking about my situation, just appreciating the movie and drawing similarities to my life. You’ve helped me tremendously, if that means anything to you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Joey. You truly have a special gift

[@incognitokev5880]

Hope youre doing better now GizzardGames!

[@ASCR]

A Man Called Otto is so so good

[@joeykidney]

right!?! I was so shocked - I went in not knowing much and left basically sobbing

[@th3m3shr]

Agreed. ❤

[@Jazz12211]

I think I’ll watch that tonight 🙂

[@asokorang9832]

​@@joeykidney❤❤❤

[@mischakemna]

A Man called Otto was an incredible film, so was Hacksaw Ridge. Both really hit me deep. Good to see they touched you too!

[@marlenearispe9589]

Society of the snow. This is based on a real story. The Director interviewed all the survivors and famlies of those who didn’t survive to make it the closest to the truth. They even filmed in the cold mountains to feel what these people felt. It’s a story of hope and unity, and it shows us we have no limits as humans , we can push further than we imagine. Beautiful message. And just so you know as an uruguayan, makes me very proud. The director is spanish but he used uruguayan and argentinan actors to keep it very accurate.

[@user-un4ln5eq7d]

Okay so i have two movies that have somehow changed the way I think about myself and life itself. The first one is ‘’Call me by your name’’: I’m italian and watching a love story taking place in environments so similar to the ones I grew up in made me appreciate more my country and its beauty, as if I had the chance to see it with the eyes of a tourist. The second one is ‘’Don’t Look Up’’: it suddenly made me realize the limits of human life.

[@graciedorman150]

The movie Love, Rosie genuinely changed my outlook on life. It taught me to not let chances slip away and to not settle for less than I'm worth.

[@ambermessing2051]

I love movies because they show us the conversations that we can’t have in real life, and they can turn your mood around. Just like music, it can say things for you that you can’t put into words yourself.

[@joeykidney]

I really like the way you put that

[@natashabharucha1092]

Thanks Joey for making this video. It reminded me of the movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and how it taught me that perseverance is the key to success and how it is important to go after things that make you happy.

[@mgmartinez95]

"Wonder" is really personal for me because because it inspired me to go back to public school and now I graduated 2 years ago

[@joeykidney]

Wonder is a WONDERful movie!

[@DanHinchliffe]

I cherish going to the cinema alone. The movie auditorium is a sacred space, designed to let you focus on one thing only and when that one thing is a great story, the emotional catharsis can be like nothing else.

[@joeykidney]

It’s such a beautiful place especially when there aren’t many people there too

[@fathimasworld5086]

1.Coach Carter 2.Seven pounds 3.Hacksaw Ridge 4.Ratatouille 5.A man called otto

[@SarahHupfer-qz8ys]

A movie that is important to me, is the movie “Encanto”. I identified with Mirabel, ‘cause I’m a lot like her. Middle sister and the one that seems to be the odd one out, and never seems to be good enough. But the end also made me realize, that the things you went through, will turn out to bring you forward in your life, and that you’re worth is more then what others, even your family thinks, because you know you the best.

[@joeykidney]

Omg such a good film

[@jameseldredge27]

The Sandlot! It always reminds me about the value of friendship and treating people with kindness and respect.

[@joeykidney]

Omg I have a painting of squints in my office - my go to movie

[@lookaroundofyou]

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a movie that made me laugh and cry. I always go back to that movie. Inside out is always a great movie, talking about growing up and understanding that we may feel alone but we are not alone

[@lolcool2724]

Percs of being a wallflower is a great movie, but the book is even better. If you haven't read it you should do it 🙃 Have a nice day

[@lookaroundofyou]

I read the book twice, don't worry. But the movie is a great movie, specially for people that don't read books 😉

[@JoeP44]

Hi Joey. Thanks for sharing your insights on so many remarkable movies that have touched our hearts and hopefully opened a few minds. As a lifelong movie lover who also enjoys going to the theatre alone (which is NOT weird!) movies can not only be entertaining but are often therapeutic and provide us with valuable life lessons - as you expressed far more eloquently than I. I particularly enjoy films based on a true story and am also looking forward to seeing The Iron Claw this weekend here in DC. Love the content that you provide on all your platforms (with some help from Frankie and The Little Lady 🐾). Much appreciation for all your great work and thanks for helping to keep the true north strong and free! 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@joeykidney]

OKay i am glad i am not alone with loving the theatre ...alone ahhaa

[@prodib9813]

Just wanted to say that you really have a big impact on people, including me. 2 days ago i mutually ended a 2.5 years long relationship, which was falling apart in the last few months. Im trying to do better, i am fortunate enough that i have people around me, have a stable life already - but shit hurts like hell still.

[@th3m3shr]

👍

[@connerlloyd_]

‘You’ve Got Mail’ is one of my top favorites. Something about the 90’s book shop owner, coffee, and New York City 😍

[@sarahverelst]

A lot of movies made me realize that life is so much bigger than just going to school, getting a job, and going to family gatherings. There was a point in my life where I was so depressed. Movies and series made me fantasize about the person I could become and the life I could have. (Of course I'm still waiting on my Hogwarts acceptance letter.😅) I cannot point to one movie that changed me, but all movies I watched where I felt emotional, changed me in some way. Shawshank Redemption and the Green Mile are two of those.

[@FesIRL]

Man of la mancha (1972) change the way I saw the world & myself. Growing in poverty in Puerto Rico, this movie taught me I didn't have to be a byproduct of my environment.

[@hyperblazeman]

A man named otto is so SO SOO good its so heart grabbing

[@zhiying_gemingjia]

"Intouchables" is the favorite movie of mine and my grandma. It teaches so many lessons like being kind to people, respect everyone, do not loose faith in life. We watch it together quite often and it seems like "Intouchables" became a comfort movie for us

[@joeykidney]

Ouu i will have to check it out

[@44mikatje]

My go to movies that allow me to feel how i feel is watching stars wars. It might sound weird, but it always makes me feel at ease, not alone, somehow i can relate to a lot if not all of the characters. When my life stops making sense, this allows me to feel again somehow

[@katherinevincent8445]

A man called Otto brought tear’s to my eyes when I wasn’t expecting it. Had never heard of it so picked it at random. Glad I did.

[@lily_liya]

Thanks Joey! always amazing n informative

[@joeykidney]

this video wasn’t too wordy???

[@lily_liya]

@@joeykidney It's perfect n so good..i enjoyed watching every moment of it :)

[@rosalieo5045]

My top 5 are: 8 1/2, In the Mood for Love, Nightcrawler, Patton, and Brokeback Mountain

[@joeykidney]

I love how different your top 5 is than mine - I love how movies can mean so much in different ways

[@kcey8243]

La La Land is really special and meaningful to me, it's beautifully bittersweet and I highly recommend it

[@lolcool2724]

Another really cool film is "cold runnings". It can tell you a lot about how you can accomplish almost anything if you just put in the work and chase after it.

[@darrentaylor2564]

Joey a movie that i fell in love with was freedom writers such an emotional rollercoaster. I truly recommend it for people who believe that they cant escape their old life. That they cant accomplish anything due to their past or race. This movie shows that anything is possible as long as you and others gain enough trust on others and be truly kind. Even if its a small little thing like just listening cab go a long way.

[@katshepard]

Mr. magorium’s wonder Emporium, meet Joe Black, the Legend of Bagger Vance, and The Green Mile to name just a few of the ones that really impacted me.

[@mbuyishadrack5602]

Ratatouille, Coach Carter, and A Man Called Otto are definitely at the top of my list. I need to see Hacksaw Ridge. Oh my, going to the cinema alone is my absolute favourite thing to do. It's what I do when I'm stressed, happy, tired...or just want to unwind. Most recently I went to see Wonka and I was so absorbed in the story and excellence of Timothee bringing it to life that I didn't even forgot there were other people in the room (Your poem on Wonka was brilliant by the way). Funny thing though, I did one of these solo adventures one time to see Dog (st. Channing Tatum) and I so happened to be alone in that room. The story was so difficult that I found myself sobbing...it did help that there was no one else in the the room. Overall, it's an experience I wouldn't exchange for anything...

[@mbuyishadrack5602]

*even forgot...

[@geoffreytbh]

My top five are. Love Actually, Wizard of Oz, Diamonds are Forever, Children of Dune, and choosing a fifth one is hard…. Favourite startrek film is The Wrath of Kahn….my favourite new Bond film is Skyfall. Favourite Stephen king movie is Salems Lot and also the original IT.

[@joeykidney]

If love actually is the first on your list then my girlfriend is gonna love you haha

[@geoffreytbh]

@@joeykidney it's my all time favourite. Covers the different types of relationships so well. And encourages us, to quote the PM's opening monolog that "love is all around" 😊

[@PaperVisage]

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has and always will be a life changing movie for me x It's the one film I can't not think about from time to time lol. I have lived my whole life being online and to see Mitty live a similar life only to be given this opportunity to break free from his own discomforts was absolutely the most inspiring thing I've ever seen x

[@rebeccarose4137]

I definitely recommend adult world 2013 It’s my favorite movie of all time it’s about a young poet trying to get published, but is having a really hard time trying to get there so she she gets a job at a adult store and meets special people. It cracks me up every time, but is also so relatable I really recommend It’s my go to when I’m having a hard time.

[@Joy_1204]

Life Of Pi, Lion, Queen of Katwe, it's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood. All these inspired me so much!

[@joeykidney]

My apologies folks, I assumed The Masters Of The Air was a movie from the countless trailers I watched but it has been confirmed through my DM’s that I am in fact wrong.. it is a TV show But hopefully it’ll change my life

[@DuongNguyen-fo6ue]

I enjoy going to the cinema just by myself and I love the idea that you actually can be your own company :)

[@timeframes21]

You should try Greater

[@dacreedmotivation5597]

Watched all 5 movie Coach Carter : i really loved that movie and learnt a lot from it as well. Seven Pounds : with this one I always cried All in all these are great great movies they definitely changed me in some way.

[@rebeccarose4137]

Prozac nation , it’s kind of a funny story , adult world 2013 , perks of being a wallflower. I watched all those movies when I was 14 going through a hard time and I am now 17 and I still love the movie so much.

[@zechelliott0]

Good Will Hunting changed my life

[@joeykidney]

such an amazing film

[@reflectcw]

Like you, I go to the movies by myself. Quite often in fact. I’ve always loved it!

[@joeykidney]

oh my god it is just the best

[@SG_0125]

Pvv. The pursuit of Happyness When we first met Rango is OG winneerrr

[@ThatAlewGuy]

What about demolition with Jake Gyllenhaal in it? It was a sad movie, but, relatable in an odd way. Have you ever seen that?

[@kaviduweerasinghe4184]

Inside Out hit so close to home

[@joeykidney]

Inside Out 2 is on my watch list and I’m so excited for it to come out

[@kaviduweerasinghe4184]

Yess I can't wait @@joeykidney 😭

[@sindrdsjurdal2414]

I've seen three out of five movies they're all good, and I'll see the other two when i get the time

[@jacobhead1951]

Joey if you liked coach Carter watch Greater. One of my favorites movies ever.

[@mirandaalexis]

the iron claw is my favorite movie of 2023

[@silvanavillena6783]

The professor was a really good one

[@micaellablomerus715]

The Dead Poet society, I relate to neil in a weird way, I want to do a lot of things on my own and certain people don’t approve. And what I learned was its not worth ending it all because one day a great thing will happen and people still care

[@joeykidney]

I still have not seen that movie and I need to

[@luluherzog8738]

THE WHALE is a superb watch!!!!! Everything everywhere all at once!!!!‘is another wonderful watch 😊

[@joeykidney]

Both are in my LetterBoxd - excited to watch

[@luluherzog8738]

@@joeykidney another underrated documentary/movie is “‘Jane by Charlotte “:‘Charlotte Gainsbourg films her mum Jane Birkin with such a poetic lens,it is a love portrait/letter with raw honesty…beautiful.🥴

[@tircz7450]

It's not necessarily a life changing movie of mine, but I would absolutely recoment Whiplash to anyone. I felt mixed about it at first, but it hold up for the expectations and I absolutely love it and will watch it again in some time.

[@lealahbowman7044]

Devotion it is a movie about Navy Aviators in during the Korean War and it’s so good! Glen Powell is in it

[@joeykidney]

That has been on my watch list for a while, just need to find the right time to ask my girlfriend to watch it haha we watch everything together

[@mcstuds4211]

Fantastic Mr Fox changed my life

[@joeykidney]

Okay I always hear sound bites of this and I haven’t watched it yet! It needs to be on my list

[@mcstuds4211]

@@joeykidneyit’s less than an hour and a half check it out when you get the chance, the most accurate depiction of a man who hates change and feels a desperate need to be loved

[@UniveristyOuac]

I do all the time alone movies because it allows me to look at my own soul

[@joeykidney]

Wow I love that

[@UniveristyOuac]

@@joeykidney just wanna say thank you for all the videos I’m going through a hard time you help me a lot to keep my head up. 💐

[@ambermessing2051]

My top 5 at the moment is, little women 2019, gifted, Aftersun, Anyone but you, 10. Things I hate about you.

[@leizelleadams6498]

The mirror has two faces

[@dacreedmotivation5597]

Joe you should watch a movie called WARHOUSE ONE.

[@owenshawn4403]

pretty recent film but “Poor Things” with Emma Stone made me question everything

[@joeykidney]

I have heard about this film everywhere but I can’t find a place to watch it

[@owenshawn4403]

@@joeykidney Theatres!!!!

[@dachenieganthier8920]

I love going to the movie alone too ❤

[@joeykidney]

Glad I am not alone with that

[@ArchanaSingh-w4m]

Love you Joe

[@GrandeWorks]

The count of monte cristo will change your life. let me know if you watch it 2002

[@maisiebrand6420]

One of my favourites has to be dead poets society

[@dagmardolezalova7993]

I love Eddie the eagle

[@ayoub6537]

You look like him