You watch a movie, you discuss the performance of the cast, you remember the locations, you even become critical about the direction, but have you ever considered talking about an aspect which adds to the value of the film? It is weather, my friend. Haven’t you seen the most passionate kisses take place only when it rains, or romance at its peak when the sun is shining high and bright. We bring you ten such movies where weather brings out the best of the storyline.
Sleepless in Seattle
The story of Sam Baldwin who relocates to Seattle from Chicago along with his son Jonah to escape the grief of his wife’s death. How one phone call by his son on a radio talk-show helps him find the love of his life. The plot of the movie and one of the grayest and soggiest cities in America looked so beautiful. We are sure you remember Tom Hank’s dialogue “it rains nine months a year in Seattle”.
The Notebook
She met Noah during her summer break and there blossomed their eternal love story. They were separated but the love didn’t take a backseat. They met after 7 years and guess what, it rained that day. This heart warming love story was an adaptation of Nicholas Spark's book of the same name.
Serendipity
They meet at Bloomingdales while shopping for Christmas in New York City while it’s snowing outside. They leave their love to fate and let destiny decide the course of their story. After many events, they finally meet in Central park where snowflakes are falling down. The movie begins with snow and ends with the same.
The Holiday
Two women who desperately need a break from their lives swap homes to find themselves in cities with opposite weather and lifestyle. While Kate Winslet spends her time in the sunny city of Los Angeles, Cameroon Diaz finds much joy in the Iris cottage in the snowy Surrey. How this swap helps them find the meaning of life and ultimately the love of their lives is what the movie is all about.
Ring by Spring
Caryn Briggs, single at 30 is happy and in no rush to get married. Things take a sudden turn when soothsayer Madam Rue predicts that Caryn will have an engagement ring by the spring season, or she will never get married. With spring approaching and no sign of a ring, Caryn wonders if the prediction was true. Will she find her true love by spring, you will have to watch it to find out. Are you a fan of David Harbour, here is a list of David Harbour movies and tv shows.
Happy Feet
In the extremely cold land of Antarctica, the Emperor Penguins express their true love with a special song. However, Mumble cannot sing too well, but has an extraordinary talent to tap dance with magical energy. So much snow and more will make you want to experience the same.
Harry Potter Series
Harry Potter series and snow go hand in hand. Don’t you think that snow adds to the beauty of the movie? Butterbeer at Hogsmeade when the weather is too cold, Christmas holidays and the charm of Hogswarts during winter. It’s the weather that makes it even more exciting, isn’t it?
Autumn in New York
Don’t you simply love New York during fall? Its rare that this season is portrayed so beautifully in a movie. The subtle autumn light of the beautiful New York City falls perfectly with Charlotte's own short life during autumn and her journey towards eternity.
When Harry Met Sally
The romance between the protagonists stretches across many seasons. But, the most memorable scene is the autumn stroll of Harry and Sally through the park. Can you ever forget that memorable stroll? The movie is more than enough to make the cold-hearted throw on a sweater and walk around the city to find a soulmate.
Midnight in Paris
Paris looks most beautiful when it rains. The ending scene of the movie where it rains, represents the new beginning for Owen Wilson in the movie. The sky, the colours, the reflection of street lights bring out the beauty of the city. The rain depicts a new journey, the beginning of a new era in Owen Wilson’s life and the washout of all the things that he left behind in the past.
Go ahead, revisit these movies once again and watch them keeping the weather in mind. Who knows, your outlook about a particular film may simply change.