Comments on: My Five Favorite Inspirational Films http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:53:24 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Valerie http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-373303 Valerie Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:46:45 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-373303 Braveheart : "God, help me to die well." Braveheart : “God, help me to die well.”

]]> By: Jim http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-367577 Jim Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:26:33 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-367577 Little Miss Sunshine - don't be afraid to be different Stranger than Fiction - doing the right thing is the best thing no matter the consequences My Life – extremely depressing but makes you appreciate the brevity of life Dead Poet’s Society – carpe diem Gladiator – never give up Slumdog Millionaire – never give up hope Boondock Saints – “Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.” Little Miss Sunshine – don’t be afraid to be different
Stranger than Fiction – doing the right thing is the best thing no matter the consequences
My Life – extremely depressing but makes you appreciate the brevity of life
Dead Poet’s Society – carpe diem
Gladiator – never give up
Slumdog Millionaire – never give up hope
Boondock Saints – “Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.”

]]> By: Bec http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-367153 Bec Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:29:07 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-367153 American Beauty is great. Especially when considering where the title comes from. The American Beauty is an artificially created rose that looks beautiful but has no scent. The film mirrors this perfectly. Depth and meaning over aesthetics. This film is especially powerful as i don't feel it came to the holywood paradox of having a deep message about inner beauty, etc whilst using an atherially beautiful cast with make-up and wardrobe fit for a catwalk. There are a tonne more films that are simply fabulous for inspiration and their messages!! the power of one is also wonderful, seven years in tibet, Kundun, the green mile and eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. All of these films make you want to become a better person. Better still, they make you feel it's possible. American Beauty is great. Especially when considering where the title comes from. The American Beauty is an artificially created rose that looks beautiful but has no scent. The film mirrors this perfectly. Depth and meaning over aesthetics. This film is especially powerful as i don’t feel it came to the holywood paradox of having a deep message about inner beauty, etc whilst using an atherially beautiful cast with make-up and wardrobe fit for a catwalk.
There are a tonne more films that are simply fabulous for inspiration and their messages!! the power of one is also wonderful, seven years in tibet, Kundun, the green mile and eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. All of these films make you want to become a better person. Better still, they make you feel it’s possible.

]]> By: Ludwik C. Siadlak http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-367136 Ludwik C. Siadlak Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:12:28 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-367136 My list of inspirational films can be found here with brief explanation in Polish, but since this particular language isn't THAT popular (yet! ;-) ) I'd repost it here: http://www.personaldevelopment.pl/2009/filmy-o-rozwoju-osobistym.html 1. Pay it forward -- you can change the world 2. The Bucket List -- live your life before it's too late 3. Kung Fu Panda -- dare to reach for your destiny 4. Hitch -- there are no rules in love 5. Fight Club -- (sorry, first rule of the fight club is we don't talk about fight club ;) ) 6. Into the wild -- "happiness only real when shared" 7. American Beauty -- it's never too late to start over 8. Yes Man -- stay positive, no matter what Cheers, Ludwik My list of inspirational films can be found here with brief explanation in Polish, but since this particular language isn’t THAT popular (yet! ;-) ) I’d repost it here:

http://www.personaldevelopment.pl/2009/filmy-o-rozwoju-osobistym.html

1. Pay it forward
– you can change the world
2. The Bucket List
– live your life before it’s too late
3. Kung Fu Panda
– dare to reach for your destiny
4. Hitch
– there are no rules in love
5. Fight Club
– (sorry, first rule of the fight club is we don’t talk about fight club ;) )
6. Into the wild
– “happiness only real when shared”
7. American Beauty
– it’s never too late to start over
8. Yes Man
– stay positive, no matter what

Cheers,
Ludwik

]]> By: Spencer http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-367044 Spencer Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:16:41 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-367044 Here is my list of inspirational films. 1. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. John Hughes was one of the greatest screenwriter of all times in my book. He was able to touch you with a smile and tear at your soul with a tear or two. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is story about two mismatched people. One is a marketing executive and the other a frumpy homeless drifter. Together they fight their way back to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving dinner. The marketing executive learns a valuable lesson in helping others and opens his arms and home to Del Griffith. 2. Click Another great example of comedy turned life lesson and a tear or two as a man who gives up time to avoid life ends up missing that time later. It becomes a giant regret. Anything Adam Sandler is inspiration to me. I believe he does a good job mixing comedy with drama as John Hughes did. 3. Facing the Giants This is all inspiration and a bit on the religious side, however, it has a wonderful message of determination, drive, courage, and winning. It was one of my favorites. 4. Pursuit of Happyness This is also one of my favorite films. I second the motion. 5. Miracle on 34th Street I selected this film because it is a wonderful story of Christmas and the spirit that goes with the season. Here is my list of inspirational films.

1. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

John Hughes was one of the greatest screenwriter of all times in my book. He was able to touch you with a smile and tear at your soul with a tear or two.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is story about two mismatched people. One is a marketing executive and the other a frumpy homeless drifter. Together they fight their way back to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving dinner. The marketing executive learns a valuable lesson in helping others and opens his arms and home to Del Griffith.

2. Click

Another great example of comedy turned life lesson and a tear or two as a man who gives up time to avoid life ends up missing that time later. It becomes a giant regret.

Anything Adam Sandler is inspiration to me. I believe he does a good job mixing comedy with drama as John Hughes did.

3. Facing the Giants

This is all inspiration and a bit on the religious side, however, it has a wonderful message of determination, drive, courage, and winning. It was one of my favorites.

4. Pursuit of Happyness

This is also one of my favorite films. I second the motion.

5. Miracle on 34th Street

I selected this film because it is a wonderful story of Christmas and the spirit that goes with the season.

]]> By: Tejas http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-367019 Tejas Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:53:27 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-367019 Great Lists. Here are few that inspired me. Braveheart - Freedom is never free it comes at a price. Coach Carter - What is your deepest fear ? Pat Adams - Live life with a purpose. Battle of the warriors - Inspirational. Great Lists. Here are few that inspired me.

Braveheart – Freedom is never free it comes at a price.
Coach Carter – What is your deepest fear ?
Pat Adams – Live life with a purpose.
Battle of the warriors – Inspirational.

]]> By: Santhanam http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-366991 Santhanam Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:26:26 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-366991 The Matrix: There is deeper truth in life beneath what seems to be. Into the wild: Adventure Shawshank Redemption: Patience Fight Club: Despite you mentioning it otherwise, Watching that movie (or even remembering it), makes me confront my problems fearlessly The Bourne Identity: May be Self Confidence & Self Reliance. But i certainly get a kick out of watching that movie every time There are lots more movie to this list, which in many ways being inspirational (apart from being favorite) as i watch them repeatedly The Matrix: There is deeper truth in life beneath what seems to be.
Into the wild: Adventure
Shawshank Redemption: Patience
Fight Club: Despite you mentioning it otherwise, Watching that movie (or even remembering it), makes me confront my problems fearlessly
The Bourne Identity: May be Self Confidence & Self Reliance. But i certainly get a kick out of watching that movie every time

There are lots more movie to this list, which in many ways being inspirational (apart from being favorite) as i watch them repeatedly

]]> By: David Chung http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-366989 David Chung Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:12:03 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-366989 I remember seeing Gattaca when I was younger and loving it even then when I couldn't really grasp its deeper meanings. Must watch it again! Man On Wire also sounds like a must-see. Just for fun, here's Philippe Petit playing "Not My Job" on NPR's Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100366857 He sounds like a really funny and optimistic guy in that appearance, I like his attitude. :D Here's one of my favorite bits: "Peter Sagal:...you take your first step off the ledge, onto that wire, 1300 feet off the ground, what did that feel like, were you scared? Were you happy? Philippe Petit: I was not scared but it was very scary. I was very happy, but not a normal Earth happiness, more of a celestial happiness - I think elation would be the right word. Peter Sagal: Right, so 'blinding terror' would not be the right word. Philippe Petit: No, I had no reason to be fearful, fearful of what? Peter Sagal: No, hold on... P.J. O'Rourke(?): Oh, I don't know... Peter Sagal: Let me stop... P.J. O'Rourke(?): Maybe you didn't sterilize the wire!" Another bit, I think this shows the kind of drive, passion, and focus that pushed and allowed him to stand out and accomplish something extraordinary: "Philippe Petit: ...I never wish I was normal, I'm very happy to be not normal, but at the same time I'm of course very normal. But I am entangled in too many passion as you explained, and I don't know how to use the miserable hours that we have in a day. Am I going to write my next book? Am I going to plan my next high-wire walk? I am very frustrated that I am forced to sleep a few hours and stop here and there to eat and drink. What a waste of time! Peter Sagal: I know how you feel, cuz like, I get home and there are so many different things on the TiVo, and there are so few hours in the day. Philippe Petit: Well, I don't have a television set. Peter Sagal: That's the secret!" I remember seeing Gattaca when I was younger and loving it even then when I couldn’t really grasp its deeper meanings. Must watch it again! Man On Wire also sounds like a must-see.

Just for fun, here’s Philippe Petit playing “Not My Job” on NPR’s Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100366857

He sounds like a really funny and optimistic guy in that appearance, I like his attitude. :D

Here’s one of my favorite bits:
“Peter Sagal:…you take your first step off the ledge, onto that wire, 1300 feet off the ground, what did that feel like, were you scared? Were you happy?

Philippe Petit: I was not scared but it was very scary. I was very happy, but not a normal Earth happiness, more of a celestial happiness – I think elation would be the right word.

Peter Sagal: Right, so ‘blinding terror’ would not be the right word.

Philippe Petit: No, I had no reason to be fearful, fearful of what?

Peter Sagal: No, hold on…

P.J. O’Rourke(?): Oh, I don’t know…

Peter Sagal: Let me stop…

P.J. O’Rourke(?): Maybe you didn’t sterilize the wire!”

Another bit, I think this shows the kind of drive, passion, and focus that pushed and allowed him to stand out and accomplish something extraordinary:

“Philippe Petit: …I never wish I was normal, I’m very happy to be not normal, but at the same time I’m of course very normal. But I am entangled in too many passion as you explained, and I don’t know how to use the miserable hours that we have in a day. Am I going to write my next book? Am I going to plan my next high-wire walk? I am very frustrated that I am forced to sleep a few hours and stop here and there to eat and drink. What a waste of time!

Peter Sagal: I know how you feel, cuz like, I get home and there are so many different things on the TiVo, and there are so few hours in the day.

Philippe Petit: Well, I don’t have a television set.

Peter Sagal: That’s the secret!”

]]> By: slava http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-366985 slava Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:19:04 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-366985 Peaceful warrior. about living in the moment. Thats the only thing that we have. Period ;-) I cried when I watched it. So many things I realized...There are so many messages in there. The best is the scene - there never nothing going on. So powerful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9mQ8pNlfB0&feature=related Peaceful warrior. about living in the moment. Thats the only thing that we have. Period ;-)

I cried when I watched it. So many things I realized…There are so many messages in there. The best is the scene – there never nothing going on. So powerful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9mQ8pNlfB0&feature=related

]]> By: Scott Young http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/12/07/my-five-favorite-inspirational-films/comment-page-1/#comment-366956 Scott Young Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:16:35 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-366956 AnlamK, Fight Club is actually my favorite movie. But inspirational isn't a word I'd use to describe it, exactly. -Scott AnlamK,

Fight Club is actually my favorite movie. But inspirational isn’t a word I’d use to describe it, exactly.

-Scott

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