10 Movies To Watch Because You Survived Finals!

Carly McRae Student Contributor, Clemson University

Elizabeth Levine Student Contributor, Clemson University

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clemson chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

1. The Princess Bride

A hilarious comedy about lost love and six-fingered men, the faux

seriousness of it all is part of the fun. This one is sure to have you laughing

and forgetting about how you did on that history test.

2. School of Rock

What could beat Jack Black yelling at a bunch of children about “sticking it to

the man”? That’s right, nothing. This classic movie will have “rock got no

reason, rock got no rhyme” stuck in your head, replacing all thoughts of

music theory that you crammed in there.

3. Despicable Me

This movie is undeniably great – it has everything from boogie robots to

minions to annoying noises. It’s a feel-good that will also make you laugh and

not worry so much about your physics grade (because if Gru can steal the

moon, you really just shouldn’t even bother anymore).

4. Shaun of the Dead

If you like terrible zombie movies, this one is for you. The world becomes

plagued by zombies, and Shaun and his crew must figure out a way to

survive. Hilarity ensues. Add in the fact that their British and you can pretend you’re somewhere

cool like England and not the airport trying to get home.

5. You Don’t Mess with the Zohan

Adam Sandler as an Israeli soldier turned hair stylist – what could go wrong?

Everything, naturally. One of Adam Sandler’s most underrated roles, this

movie is hilarious nearly every minute. No need to take cosmetology

next semester folks, this movie has you covered.

6. Wet Hot American Summer

The killer cast is just the tip of the iceberg with this one. A spoof on camp

movies, this one will have you rolling with laughter from the get-go. It has

irresponsible camp counselors, a talking tin can, and even a super scary

space-related plot twist. Take that, astronomy class you didn’t go to all

semester.

7. Young Frankenstein

Gene Wilder is an amazing Dr. Frankenstein whose monster goes awry is a

hilarious retelling of the classic horror story. The amount of quotable one-

liners in this movie is incredible and the black-and-white effect only adds to

the humor of it all. You will be wishing Dr. Frankenstein had been your

Biology teacher all semester, maybe you would have listened.

8. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

This film is another quotable one. The humor is so ridiculous that you can’t

help but laugh. You follow King Arthur on his quest for the Holy Grail, and

meet his incompetent comrades who get themselves into all sorts of trouble.

Let the Christmas cookies wipe out everything you learned in medieval history, all

you need to know is that coconuts are not migratory.

9. Ted

Does it really get any better than Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane? This

movie about a talking teddy bear is full of crude humor and ridiculous antics.

Stop crying about probably failing animal science, sit down, and watch a

stuffed animal curse like a sailor and sing the thunder buddies song.

10. 17 Again

Zac Efron plays a middle-aged man who turns back into a high schooler again

and has to relive the awful days of teenage angst. With Matthew Perry (aka

Chandler Bing) playing the middle-aged version of Zac Efron, it’s sure to be

good. Especially when 17-year-old Zac tries to bust a move on his middle-

aged wife. Things get weird. It’s great. So pack up all your textbooks

and give this one a watch.

Well, there you go. Ten movies to choose from because you survived your finals!

Take a breather, watch a funny movie, and then get back stalking Blackboard like it’s your job!

10 Movies To Watch Because You Survived Finals!

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