Do you have a favorite movie that inspires you?

by MCDavies

Posted: 16 years ago 41 replies

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

I know there are many movie out there that are motivating and inspirational.

This morning I just watched a dvd called "Four Minutes" which is based on the true story of Roger Bannister who broke the four minute barrier in running. I read about him in several self-improvement books.

This movie was quite amazing and I highly recommend it.

Anybody else have any good movies they like? The focus should be about inspiration and motivation.

Have a great day!

-michael

#favorite #inspires #movie

Juris 16 years ago

Just watched the movie "The Blind Side"
Really left me thinking about my life and for what I should be grateful for.
It was really a touching movie. I must say one of the best I have seen in a while (except iron man, but that's different )

But how long can movie keep motivation/inspiration in you, really? It's not permanent... I don't remember where I read this, but it goes something like this: "motivation does not last long, neither does bathing."

I'm kind of trying to solve what makes me tick in terms of motivation and drive, because I know knowledge is not the problem, ideas are not the problem (got a few good ones I think) but it's taking action --->>> MINDSET. Gonna get that right and I truly believe that everything else will just work like BOOM <-- like that :rolleyes:

The Blind Side Trailer
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scattermouse 16 years ago

Juris, I think you're right.

I've lost count of the number of times that someone told me a quote/film/song/whatever has inspired them, and their whole life is going to change.

A week later, nothing's changed! If only it was that easy to change your whole outlook on life...

Having said that, movies are great for short term inspiration and motivation. My personal favourite is Cool Hand Luke. I must have seen this film 30 times at least, and that attitude of his never fails to inspire me. RIP Paul Newman.

Warning - contains violence.

YouTube - Cool Hand Luke Boxing Scene
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Chucks Ihebuzor 16 years ago

Hey Michael

Always wonderful to be inspired . (noted Four Minutes)

Seen this ? search in youtube :

Be Great, Powerful Beyond Measure (Best Inspirational Video Ever)[The Original]

(contains violence)

To your success,
Chucks
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Paul Wilson 16 years ago

Juris,

There's only one thing that will get you to take action. You need a goal, a reason to do what you need to do.

Once you have this, everything else will follow.

This goal must be compelling, something that you absolutely have to do.

You can watch all the motivational movies ever made, read the most inspiring books ever written, but without that reason, without that compelling goal, nothing will happen and 5 years from now you'll still be wondering "why don't I do something about my situation".

Juris, take some time, think about that goal and take action.

Hope this helps,

Paul.
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Tonio Smith 16 years ago

stand up for your beliefs even if you are the last of your kind.

The last samurai

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- Melvin Truth Holloway 16 years ago
  
  As far as movies that inspires me - I like Tylor Perry's Movies. I also like "the omega code".
  
  There are more - but I can't think of the rest because of my love for horror movies. Overall, I don't watch too many movies or tv for that matter.
  
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Daniel Rickfold 16 years ago

Check out Peaceful Warrior

YouTube - peaceful warrior movie trailer
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sallycev 16 years ago

One of my all time favorites is "When Harry Met Sally". I must have seen this a hundred times! I can recite the scenes, and can even act out the diner scene where Rob Reiner's mom says "I'll have what she's having".

I believe in "Laugh Therapy". In the face of much adversity I have to say I never lose my sense of humor.

Another movie that I felt was inspirational was "The Ultimate Gift".

There are many more but those two came to mind for now.

Have a sensational day everyone!
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Darni 16 years ago

Million Dollar Baby
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- cbreceipt 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Darni
  
  Million Dollar Baby
  
  Agreed. I would add Cinderella Man with Russel Crowe.
  
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iNDESiGN 16 years ago

"Catch me if you can" starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It's about the first check fraud scheme in the US and then all over the world.
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ingeniousaffiliate 16 years ago

Scarface, the Al Pacino version. While I don't advocate illegal activity. Tony Montana certainly gets an A for determination. I also like Catch me if you can, as indesign mentioned.

If we all performed our duties (whatever they may be) with the same passion and doggedness, we'd be millionaires. I guess we can learn a lot about tenacity from criminals.
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styla786 16 years ago

"Blood Diamond" inspired me to have an ethical crisis. I have put my diamonds into a bank safe-deposit box until I figure out the best thing to do with them. I can't bring myself to condone the methods of harvesting by wearing the stones. I can't enjoy something that someone else may have suffered needlessly for. It's the same reason that I don't eat "regular" chocolate anymore.
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Don Brigante 16 years ago

Since we are warriors, I like "Seven Samourai". It's a true masterpiece.
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richgrad 16 years ago

How about a video clip?

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ninal 16 years ago

It would be Invictus for me.
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James Weston 16 years ago

Richgrad I have seen this video before and found it truly inspiring. Another movie I found to be inspiring is "Good Will Hunting" its the kind of movie that can really just make you think in a different way about how some one can be "destined" for one thing but completely want something else no matter how unorthodox.
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- Leisfein 16 years ago
  
  Not inspirational but a few movies that left something with me.
  
  Into the wild. Prob is my fav movie ever, maybe because I have introvert tendancies too but this is a great movie.
  
  Point break. Just watched this again lately. Don't like violence in movies and there are some bank robberies in this etc.. but it works. It still has something.
  
  The notebook. Romantic movie that has a magic to it.
  
  Out of africa.Just watched this for first time tonight. Slow moving tale of love in africa. Some amazing scenery etc.. and am glad I watched it.
  
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Markus Mustikkamaki 16 years ago

These movies have somehow changed my life

Movie - Info
Hotel Ruanda Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Braveheart Braveheart (1995)
Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Gladiator Gladiator (2000)

Somehow these gives me inspiration and motivation to go forward
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- ShaunJohnson 16 years ago
  
  The pursuit of happyness
  
  (yes spelt with a y!)
  
  Seriously if you want inspiration watch this movie - based on a true story and really motivates you
  
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Audrey Harvey 16 years ago

"Pay It Forward" with Kevin Spacey and Haley Joel Osment. Love that film.
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stealth_warrior 16 years ago

a movie : "Fire Fighter" is a good movie, especially for couples.

seven pounds also a good movie
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tomjunction 16 years ago

Yes i have seen couple of such movies like
Persuit of happyness
Seven
Changelling

They all are very inspirational..

I love watching such kind of movies.
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Greg Jacobs 16 years ago

meetings w/remarkable men.
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itj 16 years ago

well, Slumdog Millionaire (2008) is very inspirational Movie for me..
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brentbraceros 16 years ago

I love The BigFish, an old one but really inspiring.
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DamianK 16 years ago

Braveheart, Into The Wild, and Ink, which is an unknown indie, but amazing.
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- vahn 16 years ago
  
  - The Secret
  - Hurricane Season
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  - Children of Heaven
  - Home Run
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  - Patch Adams
  - Cinderella Man
  - Forrest Gump
  - Butterfly Effect 2
  - Cool Running
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aj50 16 years ago

My all time fave is As Good As It Gets had it all laughter embarassment and sadness but in the end everyone triumph over their adversity
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MCDavies 16 years ago

I haven't been here for a while. Glad I stopped by.

I think I'll check out "Peaceful Warrior" movie.

A few that comes to mind:

"World's Fastest Indian" with Anthony Hopkins
"Breaking Away" a real classic
"Man on Wire" it's about the tightrope walker on the World Trade Building
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PeterDunin 16 years ago

A room for Romeo Brass,

This is England,

One flew over the cuckoo's nest.
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gogo383 16 years ago

- Pursuit of Happiness
- Gladiator
- Last samurai
- Forrest Gump
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Katharin 16 years ago

Originally Posted by MCDavies

Anybody else have any good movies they like? The focus should be about inspiration and motivation.

I've sat here for a while now trying to think of an inspiring movie I've seen and I just can't come up with any. Not much of a movie person. BUT there are dozens of books that tend to inspire me and have the same result that a movie would have.
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- imMindset 16 years ago
  
  There's many that inspire me, but here's a few that have had a great impact on me:
  
  Pursuit of Happyness
  Shawshank Redemption
  Rudy
  
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chuwie25 16 years ago

yup..the movie a walk to remember...
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cainsproducts 16 years ago

In to the wild I found really inspiring, such an awesome film also
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lenfoster 16 years ago

There are lots of movies I've found inspirational but Million Dollar Baby was great for me.
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- kleo 16 years ago
  
  Pursuit Of Happyness
  
  Rudy
  
  Blind Side
  
  From Homeless To Harvard (Liz Murray story)
  
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