Matt and Mandy's Top Five Movies

Nick and Norah had their infinite play list, and in a similar fashion, Matt and Mandy have their top five.

I realize that by writing this, not everyone will agree with our picks for the top five movies of all time; and you're not supposed to agree. And, if you do agree, then we have a lot in common! The great thing about choosing your top five is the promotion of doing something together, for fun!

I am quite certain that over the years, our list will change. That's the point. As our relationship grows, so will our taste for certain things. The fun part is coming to the agreement.

Below are the movies Matt and I consider to be our top 5, and with each, a brief explanation of why they made the list:

Dan In Real Life

Matt and I consider this movie one of the better ones of our generation. There are two parts that we quite often refer to. One of those is when the young daughter screams out "you're a murderer of love"-it reminds us of what we have to look forward to in Marin's teenage years. The other part that typically makes us laugh, even in the midst of an argument, is the wonderful tune, "Ruthie, Pig Face Draper." Seriously, even if this movie hasn't made your top five, the least it can do is make you laugh over and over again.

The Family Man

It has become a tradition for Matt and I to watch this film during the holiday season to help remind us to love what we have just the way it is. Our favorite line in the movie is, "don't screw up the best thing in your life just because you're a little unsure about who you are." It also reminds us that it's God's plan and not our own.

High Fidelity

Matt loved this movie prior to us even meeting. I watched the film with him while we were dating and agreed that it would make the top 5. Besides John Cusack being one of our favorite male actors, we truly admire the complex and intellectual dialogue in this film. A great one to watch over and over again.

The Notebook

I am a Nicholas Sparks fan through and through, but The Notebook is the greatest love story of them all. Matt and I both have had grandparents who have and are struggling with dementia. This film is a true testament to love and sacrifice. It is love at it's best (and worst). Matt also got my nickname from this film and he often refers to me as "birdie". We typically watch this around Valentine's Day and it never gets old.

The Story of Us

This is one of those movies that never gained much publicity during its release, but should have. It is a wonderful love story of a complex nature and a true definition of what most struggles within a marriage are like. Not to mention it has a phenomenal soundtrack!