If you’re planning to dodge the chilly outdoors this weekend and stay cosy indoors, we’ve got some film recommendations for your viewing pleasure.
Netflix boasts a vast array of films to choose from, and with spirits dipping due to the drop in temperature and seasonal sniffles, we’ve selected three uplifting movies for your enjoyment.
From an all-time favourite featuring ABBA’s top hits to a delightful family movie starring Jennifer Garner, here are three films on Netflix to keep you entertained this weekend.
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! spins the tale of a young woman who invites three of her mum’s ex-lovers to Greece for her wedding, hoping to discover which one is her father.
The popular film showcases an impressive soundtrack of some of ABBA’s biggest hits, from Mamma Mia to Dancing Queen and The Winner Takes It All, guaranteed to have you tapping your feet and singing along.
The cast includes Hollywood big-hitters such as Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried, Dominic Cooper and Julie Walters. Upon its release in 2008, it was a massive box office hit, raking in $694.6 million worldwide.
Yes Day
Ever wished your parents would agree to everything you asked for as a child? If so, this is the film for you.
Allison and Carlos Torres were once adventurous, saying yes to everything. However, this changed when they tied the knot and had three children.
Fed up with their mundane lives, they decide to have a ‘Yes day’. The result is pandemonium as they engage in all sorts of wild antics to bring joy to their kids.
The movie features Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramirez, Jenna Ortega, Julian Lerner and Everly Carganilla.
Chef
Culinary enthusiasts, this one’s for you! A food critic, after losing his job, decides to start a food truck with his son.
This touching story delves into a father-son relationship and the intricacies of the food industry. It stars Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson and Dustin Hoffman. Plus, there’s even a cameo from Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr.
When it premiered in 2014, critics lauded the film, praising its direction, music, writing, narrative and performances. Be warned, you might feel peckish while watching this.
Mamma Mia!, Yes Day and Chef are all streaming on Netflix now