Rate These 90's Movies And We'll Reveal If Your Hogwarts Letter Is In The Mail
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It's time to take a trip back in time. We're heading way back. Wave buh-bye to the 2010s, blow a kiss to the 2000s and jump off when we've arrived in the 90's. The 90's were a huge decade. This was the time when new music, like grunge and hip-hop, became mainstream. This is also the time when we were blessed with cable and the internet (thank goodness!).
One of the best thing we got from the 90s'? Besides me, obviously. It was the movies! With the invention of the world wide web, the movie industry really had to step up its game to command people's attention. And Hollywood totally delivered. We saw some awesome titles hit the big screens in the 1990s. But we also saw a few flops. Some people are all about the 90's movies and some people totally despise them.
So if these movies popped up on Netflix or while we were flipping through channels, would we stop and watch? Or would we keep on scrolling? Be careful what we pick because our choice in 90's movies says a lot. In fact, it says whether or not we will be getting our Hogwarts letter in the mail!
Pick or pass?
Let's start with a classic: Toy Story! If you grew up in the 90's, you know all about Toy Story. Buzz and Woody totally made your childhood. You even watched Toy Story 2 with Jessie and cried your heart out during the incinerator scene of Toy Story 3. Would you watch the original Toy Story?
Pick or pass?
We're talking about the OG Jurassic Park here. You may have enjoyed the new version, Jurassic World, with Chris Pratt. But cast your memory way back to the original dinosaurs that scared you and thrilled you in the 90's. Were you a fan of this movie then? Are you still a fan today?
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As if! Was Cher your spirit animal? Did the clothing in Clueless totally change your life? And did the creepy relationship between Cher and her step brother kind of scare you? But you looked past that because, it's Clueless! Are you a Clueless fan or does this movie leave you scratching your head?
Pick or pass?
Where do you stand on this romantic classic? Titanic broke all of the records, and all of the hearts, when it first came out. It made huge stars out of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. And it made Celine Dion the go to for sad soundtracks. Are you into the Titanic?
Pick or pass?
What do you think about Pulp Fiction? We've got John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Uma Thurman all brought together by Quentin Tarantino. If you like hitmen, crime, Hollywood, curse words and that Tarantino edge, than you will absolutely love this movie. Are you a fan of the 90's classic Pulp Fiction?
Pick or pass?
It's time to check out another 90's classic: 10 Things I Hate About You. This is one of Heath Ledger's best and we love seeing him on screen (RIP). Plus, Julia Stiles! And that amazing poem! "But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all."
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Are you picking or passing on The Matrix? We've got Neo, Morpheus and Trinity out there taking names in this action film. They have to fight off secret agents all in Neo's quest to figure out what the Matrix really is. Plus, there's all that awesome slow-mo fighting and leaning back. Who doesn't love that?
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What's the first rule of Fight Club? We don't talk about Fight Club! This classic 90's film stars Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter. It's a dark movie and definitely not for everyone. But if you can handle some of the more violent scenes, this movie could really work for you.
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Pick or pass on The Lion King? This is one of the most classic Disney movies of all time. So where do you stand with Simba, Nala, Mufasa and the gang? Did you wish you were besties with Timon and Pumba? Does Rafiki need to come and give you life advice? Do you always sing along during The Circle of Life?
Pick or pass?
What do you think of one of Tom Hanks' best films, Forrest Gump? From fighting in Vietnam to Bubba Gump shrimp, this movie has a lot going for it. Plus we got all this wisdom, "Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." And if you never need some inspiration, just think, "Run, Forrest, run!"
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If you found Groundhog Day on the TV while you were flipping through the channels, would you keep watching or flip right on past? Groundhog Day stars Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott. Bill Murray plays a weatherman who keeps living the same day over and over again. So, are you tuning in?
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Do you have the Sixth Sense? This creepy movie starred Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette. I remember getting nightmares from this one. But it was definitely a 90's classic. Will you be watching this one or passing on it? Does The Sixth Sense make your movie watching list?
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Are you a fan of the movie Home Alone or would you want to give this one a pass? This is John Hughes and Macaulay Culkin at their best! Little Kevin is left alone at home during his family's Christmas vacation. He then has to defend his house from a pair of dim-witted burglars. Hijinks ensue!
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It's time for a horror movie with a bit of comedy! We're talking about Scream. This movie has seen a lot of sequels but the original came out in the 90's. This movie starred Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Are you a fan of the Scream franchise or at least the original? Would you pick or pass on this one?
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Would you be picking or passing on The Big Lebowski? This 90's film stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Julianne Moore and is a product of the Coen Brothers. Here's a refresher on the plot: "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it."
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Are you picking or passing on Pretty Woman? This awesome film by Gary Mashall, starring Richard Gere, Julia Roberts and Jason Alexander, started the 90's off with a bang. It was the rags to riches tale of Richard Gere, a successful lawyer, falling in love with Julia Roberts, a lady of the night. Not a fan? "You just made a big mistake. Big. Huge!"
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Are you a fan of Edward Scissorhands? This is one of the first greats from Johnny Depp and Tim Burton. It also starred Winona Ryder before her shoplifting or Stranger Things days. The premise is kind of absurd, but the love story is all heart. Who doesn't shed a tear for poor Edward and his sad scissorhands?
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Where do you stand on Saving Private Ryan? This Steven Spielberg movie stars Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. This is the ultimate war movie with a strong belief in "leave no man behind." If you're into historic battle scenes, watching greats Hanks and Damon, and a Spielberg fan, this movie is definitely for you.
Pick or pass?
Next up is Good Will Hunting, another Matt Damon movie! This time he teams up with Robin Williams and Ben Affleck. In fact, Matt and Ben were the writing duo behind this movie and won their first Oscar thanks to it. Who doesn't like to see a janitor impress people with his secret math skills and find a new direction in life?
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Robin Williams is up again in Mrs. Doubtfire. Sadly, Robin is no longer with us but we still love looking back and admiring his work, especially his 90's films. In Mrs. Doubtfire, Robin plays a husband desperate to spend time with his kids after he and his wife divorce. So he cross dresses and pretends to be their new nanny!
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This has got to be one of the most classic and well loved movies from the 90's. We're talking: Space Jam! We've got beloved athlete Michael Jordan teaming up with funnyman Billy Murray and the cast of the Looney Tunes. Who wouldn't want to play basketball with Bugs, Tweety, Sylvester and the rest of the gang?
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Are you a fan of Braveheart? Braveheart stars Mel Gibson and was also directed by Mel Gibson. This mid-90's classic historical action romance tells the story of Sir William Wallace (Mel Gibson) beginning a revolt against King Edward I of England after his to-be bride is slain. Enjoy Mel Gibson yelling on horseback? This film is for you!
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Would it even be a 90's movie list without this silly comedy: Dumb and Dumber? Way back in 1994, Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels teamed up for this buddy comedy. They star as Lloyd and Harry, two good hearted but small-brained friends who head off on an adventure. They also reprised their roles in the sequel in 2014.
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It's time for another Disney movie to enter this list! How do you feel about Aladdin? Is it A Whole New World for you or would you pass on that magic carpet ride? We've also got another Robin Williams film here (he really owned the 90's) as he voice Aladdin's friend, Genie. Are you a fan of Aladdin?
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Are you staying or going on Wayne's World? Mike Myers and Dana Carvey play two friends who spend more time slacking and chillaxing than they do anything else. But they're still trying their best to promote their cable show. The first Wayne's World was so funny that a year later, in 1993, they released a sequel.
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Up next: Sleepless in Seattle! Are you picking or passing on this classic love story starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan? These two totally defined the 90's and were the romantic leads of that decade. They made radio shows popular and turned the Empire State Building into one of the most romantic spots in NYC.
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More Disney! The 90's also brought us the original cartoon version of Beauty and The Beast. By now, you know the story. Girl meets boy, boy imprisons girl, girl slowly falls in love with boy, boy and girl kiss and boy turns into a prince. While the morals of the story might not be there, the music sure is good!
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The next movie on deck is Romeo + Juliet, the 1996 Baz Luhrmann version starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. This is way back in the day when Leo and Claire were just babies. But even though this movie is old school now, it was a modern telling of the Shakespeare story. Remember when Leo ran off to live in a trailer?
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What do you think of this next 90's film: Boyz n The Hood? This movie stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne and Hudhail Al-Amir. It tells the story of three men living in the Crenshaw area of Los Angeles. It deals with race, relationships, violence and much more. Are you flipping past it or tuning in?
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It's time for a girls' trip with just a little bit of mischief - we're talking Thelma and Louise! This 1991 film stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as Thelma and Louise. They are two best friends off on an adventure. Of course, they also happen to be criminals who are trying to outrun the law and the police on their heels.
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Next up is a late 90's classic: There's Something About Mary. Most of us recognize this famous scene from the rom-com starring Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon and Ben Stiller. It's the story of a guy who gets a second chance with his dream girl from high school. Is she still the same girl or have things changed?
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We're going Shakespeare again! This time it's Shakespeare In Love starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes and Geoffrey Rush. Instead of retelling a Shakespearean play, this movie tells the story of Shakespeare writing one of those plays. It's Shakespeare like we've never seen him before! Plus, we've got lots of fun cross dressing because it's the olden days.
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If you're a fan of both Christmas and Halloween, this is totally your movie. The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of the great animated movies of the time and written by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, and his discovery of Christmas Town. He tries to bring Christmas back to his own town but it doesn't go so well.
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"Groovy, baby. Yeah!" Are you a fan of international man of mystery, Austin Powers? Mike Meyers does it again by transforming into ladies man and terrible spy, Austin Powers. He also happens to play Austin's nemesis, Dr. Evil. This movie went on to have a few sequels, including one starring Beyoncé, but it all began in the 90's.
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Last but not least, we have Men In Black. What do you think of this well known hit from the 90's? Are you a fan of Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith teaming up to protect the world from aliens? Of course, some of the CGI might seem pretty old fashioned now. But back in the day, all of that tech was super cool!
