Here is a list of classic, acclaimed, and hilarious movies that will help you combat the winter blues this month.

Action

Why you should watch: It is thrilling, suspenseful, and emotional. It also stars a young Natalie Portman who plays a vengeful and cunning sidekick.

Why you should watch: This movie is exciting and full of twists. Christan Bale is captivating and fantastic. The ending will suprise you…

Why you should watch: This is an exciting movie about a brilliant criminal on the run which is based on true events! And it has Leonardo Dicaprio! Enough said.

DRAMA

Why you should watch: To say this movie is a classic is an understatement. This movie is thought provoking and a little bizarre. You will be drawn in by the honestly human characters and their struggles.

Why you should watch : This is a serious movie that is (believe it or not) based on a true story. It is interesting to see James Franco and Jonah Hill in serious roles.

Why you should watch: Steve Carell is frightening and compelling. It is quite interesting to see Carell and Tatum in such serious roles.

SCI-FI

Why you should watch: Personally, I am a huge fan of sci-fi movies. However, this film has so much more to offer than just another alien movie. You may be surprised by the cover, but it is moving and emotional. District 9 was also nominated for four Oscars and one Golden Globe.

Why to watch: Prometheus is the prequel to the Alien series. This movie raises a lot of thought provoking questions as a result of the characters’ pursuit of the origin of life.

Why to watch: This movie is a thrilling insight into the world and possible dangers of artificial intelligence, and it is bound to keep you on your seat.

DOCUMENTARIES

Why you should watch: This is a startling insight on the cruel and merciless food industry. This movie will make you think twice about ordering a burger.

Why you should watch: This film is about the hot button issue of gun control. It looks into the Columbine shooting and why other shootings still occur.

Why you should watch: This film follows one woman’s account of her rape while in the military. Needless to say this movie is devastating and heartbreaking.

COMEDY

Why you should watch:This is a classic movie that is entertaining the whole time and even on the fifteenth watch.

Why you should watch: This movie has two comedic genuis as the main roles, Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell. Superstar is a hilarious take on a high school love story.

Why you should watch: The cast of The End is funny in itsself, but given the circumstances in apocalyptic Hollywood, they become even funnier.