From Paddington to 13 Going on 30 - 5 feel-good movies to start 2024 on a cheerful note

The world of cinema is a wonderful way to escapism – Some masterpieces are unforgettable and, our hearts yearn to watch them again with time and again. Every year hundreds of films make their premiere, but only a handful cater to the audiences’ demands and get etched into the memories.

Here is a curated list of films you can watch with family ahead of the New Year to make it a ‘cinematic’ start and chase away your Monday blues on the first day of 2024!

13 Going on 30

Directed by Gary Winick, 13 Going on 30 will be clocking 2 decades in 2024 but this fantasy, rom-com lets you slide into the magical world of a future self that is destined to bring a smile to your face. Starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, the film chronicles the life of Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old nerdy girl who dreams of becoming a popular adult with a glamorous career. Her wish suddenly comes true but it’s not what she expected!

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

It's truly easier to convince yourselves that the first part of this classic franchise is the best and none can resist the charm of the boy who lived...Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe).

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, Harry Potter is one of the highly popular franchises that binds multiple generations together with shared happy emotions. It narrates the fantasy adventures of Harry Potter with his two best friends (Emma Watson and Rupert Grint) and the iconic villain Lord Voldemort.

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Little Miss Sunshine

A dysfunctional family is spearheaded by an ensemble cast with Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin in pivotal roles. Little Miss Sunshine delves into the broken family reunited after their little member of the Hoover family gets shortlisted at a beauty pageant. What follows next is added by a perfect blend of absurd humor and road trip adventure.

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Paddington

Paul King’s live-action animated comedy is led by a brown talking bear called Paddington who migrates from Peru to London and is adopted by the Brown family. His new life brings challenges as he settles against the odds. This family-friendly adventure film keeps up the charm of innocence with wit and fun ingrained in the cinematic offering.

Ben Whishaw voices the titular character in this beloved children's book adaptation.

Stream on Prime Video

Matilda

Another fantasy film that lets you escape your worries and drown in the magical realm with thrill and misadventures. Starring Mara Wilson as the titular character, with Danny DeVito as the narrator, this novel adaptation chronicles the life of child prodigy Matilda, who strives to turn over her troubled life with an abusive family and a tyrannical headmistress with psychokinetic abilities.

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