Comments on: Movies That Motivate – Have You Seen Them?

By: Don Gutridge

Don Gutridge — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:19:02 +0000

Thanks for the Movie Motivation, Paul.
I love Rudy too. He’s always been one of my favorite.
Here’s a winner you may have seen; “The Bucket List.”
I watched it with my grand kids and two days later jumped out of bed in the morning to complete and 18 year old procrastination project with my father. Powerful stuff. Let me know what you think of it.

Happy Landings,

Don Gutridge II – CEO Synergy Coach

By: Rich Hopkins

Rich Hopkins — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:10:51 +0000

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Mr. Hollands Opus, & Finding Forrester all get me going in the right direction, as well as many other listed before me.

Rocky is always good for an adrenaline rush.

By: Rod Davis

Rod Davis — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:26:10 +0000

I think “Shawshank Redemption” is one of the most
inspiring movies Ive ever seen.

By: Paul Hartunian

Paul Hartunian — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:45:53 +0000

I have two more to add to my list:

Four Minutes – it’s the story of how Jim Ryun broke the four minute mile. Brought tears to my eyes it was that good.

Drumline – This is a movie about a battle between the marching bands of two schools. Sounds geeky, doesn’t it? Watch it and see if you don’t get a heart rush when you see the actual competition in action. It’s a real champion movie.

By: Joy van Hemert

Joy van Hemert — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:31:30 +0000

My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Very funny! The heroine starts out frumpy and depressed, takes a few steps to do what she wants for herself and changes her world. Very believable – lets you believe that anyone can enter his or her dreams even without oodles of persistence and without overcoming impossibly high barriers.

I’m with you on My Cousin Vinny. Hilarious and inspiring.

By: Spiritual Movies

Spiritual Movies — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:24:12 +0000

i have always love Last of the Mohicans the music is amazing and it motivates me.

By: Rachel Young

Rachel Young — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:44:48 +0000

I have four that I could watch from beginning to end, over and over again, reciting all the words, and never get tired of them:

1. Singing in the Rain (Yes, I’m 34 and am in love with black and white movies)
2. Three Little Words (Red Skelton and Fred Astaire)
3. The Count of Monte Cristo (with Jim Caviezel)
4. Bridges of Madison County (I had to get a sappy one in there)

No redeeming qualities whatsoever, but when I need to just unwind, they’re my go-to guys!

By: Darren Stamos

Darren Stamos — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:24:11 +0000

A particularly inspirational movie for me is : “The Shawshank Redemption”.

It’s a movie that powerfully demonstrates how heart-wrenching, potentially debilitating obstacles and hardships can be overcome with creativity, incremental persistence, and friendship. A++

By: john mazzara

john mazzara — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:19:53 +0000

Harold & Maude is a classic from the 70′s. I actually own a personal VHS copy. I saw the movie when I was 10(I’m 44 now). It was a great film that inspires you to live life to the fullest so that you know what it’s like to really be alive. It stars Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon. It is semi anti establishment but fits in with the times. If nothing else, you’ll enjoy the scenes from the 70′s and the Cat Stevens soundtrack.

Trust me-you’ll love this cult classic!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:08:31 +0000

I saw the making of the Rudy story -that was an amazing lesson in perseverance.

For getting over the bitter craziness that comes with being unexpectedly downsized I recommend ‘Fun with Dick & Jane.’

‘A Beautiful Mind’ – favourite quote “You have no respect for cognitive reverie!”

Favourite dog movie with Jeff Daniels about growing through change into a new community of friends is
‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ – really heartwarming.