READ MORE: Our Review of John David Ware‘s Unbridled Contemporary and earnest, this is a sweet and poignant tale with a very positive message for the whole family. Unbridled Unbridled, 2017 © Moving Visions EntertainmentĪ well-made family movie that doesn’t get preachy or condescend its target audience is a rare thing, so it’s refreshing to come across John David Ware‘s emotional-driven Unbridled, about a teen girl ( Téa Mckay) facing some genuinely troubling issues and finding peace on a horse ranch for troubled girls. READ MORE: Our review of Bill Watterson‘s Dave Made a Maze And that’s only the start of this wildly imaginative gem that will make you smile from start to finish. Writer/director Bill Watterson builds a fantasy world so convincing, we can’t help but follow the curious journey of Dave ( Nick Thune), who, in a weekend of frustration, built a cardboard fort from which he can’t escape. One of the quirkiest films of the year, this delightfully charming and offbeat take on personal redemption is a creative and uplifting journey that is endlessly satisfying. READ MORE: Our Review of Bong Joon-ho‘s Okjaĭave Made a Maze Dave Made a Maze, 2017 © Butter Stories Stirring imagery and a heartfelt message make this one to watch. From director Bong Joon-ho, the tale follows the adventures of a Mija ( Ahn Seo Hyun), who tries to save the life of a new species of pig meant to be bred for mass consumption and along the way teaching the world a few very valuable lessons. Okay, so this South Korean film is a pretty dramatic and emotional story, but by its end, will lift you up, the story of a little girl and a giant pig, one of the more surprisingly affecting movies of the year. Okja Okja, 2017 © Kate Street Picture Company

Here’s our list of some of the best feel good movies of 2017.

One of the best things about going to the movies is how they can make you really feel something special, to lift you up and inspire.

Top best movies 2017