Pick Your Favorite Movies And We'll Tell You Which Foreign City You Belong In
- by Kaline Forrester
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Our preferences for movies (as well as which ones we dislike) can tell us a lot about who we are. It is about much more than just which genres you do and do not like, although that does play into it, as well. After all, the genre is just one part of the movie as a whole, and many movies fit into several.
We assume if you are taking this quiz that you have at least some interest in international travel. Maybe you have already lived abroad, maybe doing so piques your curiosity, or maybe it has always been a dream of yours to live in a completely new culture. Luckily, the world is full of them, and if you play your cards right, it could happen for you. But where, exactly, would be the perfect destination for you to live, if you could? Whether just for fun or because you really want to live in a foreign country one day, this quiz can tell you where you were born to be, based on which movies you love.
We will ask you to pick your favorite movies (travel and foreign films included), and from there we will determine where in the world we think you would fit in perfectly. Will it be the exotic Dubai, the picturesque Amsterdam, the beaches of Sydney, or somewhere else, entirely? Your results may or may not be where you want to try living, but they will be where you should go. Take this quick quiz, and then get your passport ready, apply for that visa, and bon voyage!
Pick a travel movie.
Let's begin with the obvious- if you want to know which foreign city you belong in, you probably value travel at least a little bit. So choose between Lost In Translation about a girl in Tokyo, Eurotrip about kids backpacking, Up In The Air about a guy who travels for a living, or Eat Pray Love about a woman finding herself.
Choose a rom-com.
Rom-coms (romantic comedies) are a dime a dozen, but it seems like some are really good, and most just plain suck. The Proposal was a 2009 movie starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a 2002 movie starring Nia Vardalos. And Legally Blonde was a 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Which do you prefer?
Which horror flick would you want to watch?
For horror lovers, this is a tough pick. But try to choose between... The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which about teens who get picked off by Leatherface; Halloween (does it even need explaining?); Saw, which is both gruesome and a psychological thriller; or The Blair Witch Project, about teens making a film in the woods.
Pick a Y.A. movie.
Y.A. has gotten increasingly popular in the years following the release of the Twilight Saga movies. Teen dystopian novels-turned-film appeal not only to the teens, themselves, but to adults, too. From the choices below, which movie would you most like to watch?
Which upcoming 2018 film are you most excited to see?
One of the best things about ringing in the new year is, of course, all of the awesome movies that will be coming out! And 2018 will be no exception. There is something for everyone coming out next year, so choose which of the four following upcoming movies you would most like to see.
Choose a prison movie.
There is just something about prison that is a little fascinating. Most of us thankfully will never know what it is like to be imprisoned, and thus we appreciate movies about people who are. Prison is at once scary, intriguing, and entertaining. So of course, many movies have been made about it.
Choose a comedy.
When it comes to comedy, it is hard to go wrong. Choose the goofy 2006 flick Borat, the 2004 Will Ferrell movie Anchorman, the 1999 film Office Space (which has totally become a classic in the comedy genre), or the more recent 2011 girl comedy Bridesmaids.
What monster film is the best?
Over the years, films featuring huge monsters have only gotten more popular. And special effects and technology keep making these movies better and better. We will always have a soft spot for the older originals, but seeing monster films on the big screen is a pretty awesome experience.
Which Stephen King book-turned-movie is the best?
Movies adapted from books are almost always not as good as the book was. Master storyteller Stephen King has written some pretty amazing books, and allowed them to be made into films. Although the rule of books being better than their film counterparts still applies, King's books-turned-movies are better than average.
Pick the best cheesy movie you will always love.
Cheesy movies are the best, aren't they? Despite how corny they can be (sometimes on purpose), we love them, anyway. Some of the best examples of cheesy movies are The Naked Gun movies starring Leslie Nielsen, and movies like Sharknado. Which is your favorite sappy film?
Choose a Disney live-action movie.
Everyone loves Disney's classic animated movies. But a few of them, such as Beauty and the Beast, have been made into live-action movies and they are super cool. The fairy tales you grew up hearing and watching as cartoons are being made into real-life. And there are a ton more being remade currently, like Aladdin.
Make this difficult choice.
It is next to impossible to choose between the dramas The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption. Both are important and amazing films about prisoners. The moving tale of an innocent man on death row is told in The Green Mile, while The Shawshank Redemption is the story of two male prisoners who bond over several years behind bars.
Which is the best Scarlett Johansson movie?
Scarlett Johansson has an impressive repertoire of films under her belt. It is easy to see why she is so popular, because she makes all kinds of movies, in all genres. Everyone can find at least one ScarJo movie they will be entertained by. We know it is an impossible choice, but which is your favorite?
Pick an apocalypse movie.
Apocalypse movies are movies about the end of the world. They are at once very entertaining, and just a little bit scary. No matter how unlikely the scenario in the movie is, you can't help but wondering if something like that could actually happen one day.
Which Disney movie is your fave?
The great thing about Disney movies is that they tell the stories of all sorts of people from all around the world, in all different time periods. Through Disney, kids and adults alike can learn so much in a fun way. From Pocahontas to Mulan and everything in between, Disney never disappoints. Which of the following is your favorite?
What is the best Christmas movie?
The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to get ready for them than by watching Christmas movies? The answer is that there is NO better way. There is just something magical about Christmas, and nothing invokes Christmas nostalgia like these movies do. Which is your favorite?
How about the best Halloween movie?
Halloween movies are almost as great as Christmas movies (but not quite). There is the classic movie Hocus Pocus, all sorts of kiddie movies about witches and goblins, and of course, the really super scary ones actually MEANT to scare you. Which one is the best one?
Pick a movie based on history.
The history we learn about in school is often all the bad stuff, which is probably why the world's most famous events, people, and places make for great movies. No one wants to sit and watch a movie about a happy, perfect situation with no struggles, after all, All four of these movies tell a true story from history.
Choose a Johnny Depp film.
One of the great things about the actor Johnny Depp is that he is so very versatile. Unlike some actors in Hollywood, he rarely ever plays the same part twice (unless it is a sequel or something). His characters are some of the most different from one another than the roles other actors take on.
Which documentary appeals to you?
Documentaries may not be the most exciting thing to watch in the whole entire world, but there is something to be said for what they can teach us. Documentaries can literally be made about anything, so depending on your interests, they do not have to be boring, as they are typically thought of being.
Choose a Netflix Original Movie.
Generally, Netflix is better known for it's original shows, like Orange is the New Black and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, But the entertainment company has plenty of their own movies, too. And if you have ever watched any of their shows, you know that their films are probably pretty good, as well.
Pick the perfect date movie.
Pretend you are going out on a date, and you need to choose the perfect movie to watch together. Of course your date's personality comes into play a little, but in general there are certain movies that are considered to be perfect date movies, no matter who is watching them,
Choose a movie from the 80's.
Even if you are a lot younger than people who lived in the 1980's, you have likely still seen a lot of the timeless movies from that decade. The quality is worse than movies made more recently, but even the poor quality contributes to the nostalgia we feel when watching 80's films. No matter the decade, they will always feel special, somehow.
Pick an action movie.
Who doesn't love watching action flicks? They are also usually thrillers, mysteries, and much more than just fight scenes, although sometimes they are known for lacking plot. Anyway, we love them for what they are (and are not). Choose one of these four great films that you like the best.
Pick a superhero movie.
There are too many superhero movies to count, and more are being made each year. It doesn't seem like the superhero fad is going anywhere, and with the increasing technology and capabilities using special effects, we can only assume they will keep getting better. But of the superhero movies that we have already seen, pick one that you like best.
