Movies with lighthearted vibe

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Playful Heartwarming Dry Sun-drenched Buoyant

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Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.

Themes

Memory as obstacle, Deception within romance, Adaptation and commitment, Second chances in love, Humor in vulnerability, Memory-informed trust

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Playful Bright Whimsical Fast-paced Stylish

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The continuing adventures of Lilo, a little Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, the galaxy's most-wanted extraterrestrial. Stitch, Pleakley, and Dr. Jumba are all part of the household now, but what Lilo and Stitch don't know is that Dr. Jumba brought his other alien "experiments" to Hawaiʻi as well.

Themes

Found family dynamics, Belonging and otherness, Unauthorized experimentation, Loyalties and betrayals, Responsibility of science, Adaptation and acceptance

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Playful Tense Heartwarming Fast-paced Energetic

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Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fiancé. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.

Themes

Generational role reversal, Family expectations and autonomy, Premature adulthood pressure, Selfless acts, Family bonding under stress, Parent child empathy

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Playful Heartwarming Witty Sun-drenched Buoyant

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New York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secrets—including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their contentious relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama to confront her past.

Themes

Appearance versus reality, Marriage and autonomy, Urban success vs rural roots, Social mobility pressures, Family influence and control, Loyalty and reconciliation

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Playful Tense Whimsical Atmospheric Fast-paced

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A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.

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Family secrets, Coming of age, Heritage identity, Rivalry and competition, Luck versus effort

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Bright Fast-paced Stylish Witty Energetic

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Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But he dumps her before heading to Harvard Law School. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back. While there, she figures out that there is more to herself than just good looks.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Social climbing pressure, Female friendship networks, Professional ambition, Beauty standards vs competence, Reputation management

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Playful Whimsical Fast-paced Energetic Satirical

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It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

Themes

Loyalty through alliance, Power through marriage, Exile and relocation, Appearance versus judgment, Trust overcoming fear, Love as catalyst

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Playful Whimsical Dry Fast-paced Witty

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Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne and his human form with the help of Pacha, a gentle llama herder.

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Loyalty under pressure, Power and control, Deception and reversal, Arrogant leadership, Humility through exile, Teamwork across differences

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Playful Bright Realistic Fast-paced Witty

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Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy when he can suddenly hear what women are thinking? Nick gets passed over for a promotion, but after an accident enables him to hear women's thoughts, he puts his newfound talent to work against Darcy, his new boss, who seems to be infatuated with him.

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Misogyny through telepathy, Advertising strategy and gender, Romcom expectations vs reality, Power dynamics in collaboration, Female psyche as market tool, Romantic tension in the workplace

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Playful Tense Whimsical Dry Fast-paced

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The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.

Themes

Class inequality, Competition pressure, Public scrutiny, Social performance, Nontraditional relationships, Calendar publicity

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