My faves
When I started reading this thread, the one which popped into my mind was "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy - yes, my Nerd is showing! "The African Queen" is also one of my favorites. I love books and movies, but the ones which stand out in my mind are the ones in which ordinary people have to face impossible odds - and they go for it anyway, even if it means great sacrifice - I admire that! For fun? "Singin' in the Rain" !!