Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Amélie

In Paris, a shy waitress named Amélie returns a long-lost childhood treasure to the former occupant of her apartment. After seeing how deeply it impacts him, the young ingenue quietly sets out on a mission to improve the lives of those around her.

Mean Girls

For the first time in her life, teenager Cady Heron must navigate the perils of public school. She quickly learns of the rigid divide between certain cliques, eventually becoming a member of the cruel and elite "Plastics", a group of shallow girls whose popularity hinges on their appearances. However, Cady soon realizes that she may have fallen in too deep with the "it" crowd—and lost herself in the process.

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