Top 15 Must-Watch Movies for Endless Entertainment | A Cute Film Addict

The best conversations happen around the dinner table…

A few weeks back at a family dinner the question was posed… if you could only have five movies to watch for the rest of your life, what would they be? I like questions like these, because depending upon your company, you will get a variety of answers. For example, at our table there were answers that ranged from The Dark Knight to Casablanca and from Back to the Future to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

This question also got me thinking deeper as the weeks have gone on, with all the services out there for endless movie enjoyment, what have I been watching? So without further delay, I’m going to give you insight into the last fifteen movies I have watched. Some of these you will have seen and others maybe you missed somehow. If you are wondering if they are worth your precious time, you will also find my very own unique rating for each film. And away we go…

Barbie (2023)

The Barbies shine as the stars in Barbieland, a place of flawless beauty and perfection. But even in this seemingly ideal realm, existential questions can and still do arise, reminding even the Barbies of life’s uncertainties. Living in their shadows, the Kens, struggle to find their own identities and significance in a society that appears perfect. This contrast between perfection and inner turmoil serves as a reminder that, no matter how perfect a world may seem, the complexities of the human experience always find their way into the fabric of humanity and Barbie Land is no exception.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 7.5/10

Incredibles 2 (2018)

In Incredibles 2, The Parrs are back in action! And this time around Helen is called on to lead a campaign to bring the Supers back, while Bob navigates the day to day heroics of daddy daycare at home with Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack, who is discovering his very own superpowers. However, their mission is derailed, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plan that threatens everything. But the Parrs, never ones to shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone by their side, are up for the challenge in this, dare I say it, Incredible sequel.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 8.2/10

The Super Mario Bros Movie (2023)

Based on the characters from the 80s video games Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros, in this film Mario and Luigi are two struggling plumbers in Brooklyn. Mario and Luigi find themselves in the middle of a war between mysterious creatures when a plumbing accident sends the brothers across dimensions to another world. They, now have to find each other so they can return home while also trying to navigate the political landscape of the Mushroom and Jungle Kingdoms.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 7.7/10

Finding Dory (2016)

In Finding Dory, we welcome back everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, who is living happily in the reef with friends Nemo and his father Martin. When Dory suddenly remembers that she has a family out there who may be looking for her, the trio are off on a life changing adventure across the ocean to California’s prestigious Marine Life Institute.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 7.9/10

Frozen II (2019)

In Frozen II, a strange voice calls out to Elsa which causes elemental forces that will threaten Arandelle. Elsa, Anna, and friends will journey to the enchanted forest, in order to save their home. It is there that they will discover the truth behind their family, kingdom and the origin of Elsa’s magical powers.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 7.5/10

Shrek 2 (2004)

After battling a fire breathing dragon and the evil Lord Farquaad to win the hand and heart of Princess Fiona, Shrek now faces his greatest challenge. That’s right, the in-laws. Shrek and Princess Fiona return from their honeymoon to find an invitation to visit Fiona’s parents, the King and Queen of the Kingdom of Far, Far Away. The newlyweds set off with Donkey along for the ride, of course. All of the citizens of Far, Far Away turn out to greet their returning Princess, and her parents are eagerly anticipating the homecoming of their daughter and her new Prince. But they are not prepared for the sight of their new son-in-law, nor how much their little girl has… well… changed. Little does Shrek and Fiona know, but their marriage has foiled all of the plans her father had for her. Now the King must enlist the help of a powerful Fairy Godmother, the handsome Prince Charming and famed Ogre killer Puss in Boots to put right his version of “Happily Ever After.”

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 8.0/10

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Woody, Buzz and the whole gang are back as their owner Andy prepares to depart for college. Meanwhile, his loyal toys find themselves in daycare where (oh no) untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So, it’s all for one and one for all as they join Barbie’s counterpart Ken (not Ryan Gosling), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants and a pink strawberry scented teddy bear called Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear to plan their great escape.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 9.0/10

Toy Story 4 (2019)

Toy Story 4 sees Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The journey turns into an unexpected reunion when Woody reunites with his long-lost friend, Bo Peep. While Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they discover that they’re two worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as toys.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 8.4/10

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

The sequel to the hit 1995 film starring Robin Williams, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle finds four teenagers that while in detention discover an old video game console with a game they have never heard of before. Upon deciding to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They have to work together and complete the adventure of their young lives filled with fun, thrills and danger…. or (cue the ominous music) be stuck in the game forever!

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 7.7/10

Frozen (2013)

In Frozen, Princess Elsa of Arendelle and her younger sister, Anna, become distant due to an inadvertent mistake. The result has Elsa, the powerful conjurer of snow and ice, secluding herself from the kingdom and struggling to keep her ever-growing curse at bay. However, conflicting emotions and bottled-up feelings threaten to plunge their realm into an eternal winter. Now it’s up to Anna and a fearless team of unlikely allies to save the day.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 8.1/10

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

Spider-Man: Far From Home sees Peter Parker trying to come to grips with the events of Avengers: Endgame. In doing so, our friendly neighborhood Superhero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter’s plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks is quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks. Combining forces, Spider-Man and Mysterio join together to fight the havoc unleashed across the continent, but all is not as it seems.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 8.1/10

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol.2 (2017)

Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. As they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage, the Guardians must also fight to keep their newfound family together. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe ever expands.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 8.3/10

Finding Nemo (2003)

Finding Nemo, the animated adventure classic from Disney/Pixar, takes audiences on an underwater journey filled with humor, friendship and parental love. When his son, Nemo is taken from him by a diver, Marlin the clown fish sets off on a journey to rescue him. Together with Dory, a blue tang fish with short term memory loss, they set off through the oceans, all while joining a club with sharks, dodging jellyfish, and hooking a ride with turtles. While this is all happening, Nemo and his new tank friends hatch a plan to escape from their new home.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 8.9/10

Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

It’s in the heart of the 1970s, amidst a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, that our Gru is growing up in the suburbs. As a fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Providing the mayhem, are his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto (a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please), deploy their skills as they with Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons, and pull off their first missions. When the Vicious 6 oust their leader, legendary fighter Wild Knuckles, Gru interviews to become their newest member. To say the least, it doesn’t go well, and only gets worse after Gru outsmarts them and suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. On the run, Gru will turn to an unlikely source for guidance, Wild Knuckles, and we all discover that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 7.2/10

The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

The quiet life of a domestic terrier, named Max, is turned upside down when his owner brings home Duke, a large bumbling mutt. The two dogs then get lost in Manhattan and must join forces against a gang of abandoned pets while their friends set out through the city to rescue them.

A Cute Film Addictive Rating 7.2/10

I’m no different than anyone else. Just like you, I recommend movies based on the ones I watched recently and enjoyed. So while this is not a definitive guide to everything great, it is a list of movies that I think you will find fun to watch.

As always, I love to hear from you all out there. So, I will close with the same question I opened with. What movies are you watching?