Absolutely and totally according to me.
Now, let me be clear on something here. For me, the term “partner in crime” has nothing to do with committing crimes. It’s more about that person who is your co-adventurer, your shenanigator, your person. They’re your gang all in one person. They’re the one (or two or three) that walks through the good and bad times with you.
I’m going to list my favorite duos or trios or groups in the following movies, but if you have a suggestion, please comment either on my facebook page or on this post. I’m always looking for a recommended movie.
One: Bride Wars
This movie isn’t about love (even though it is). It’s about friendship. Emma and Liv are the best of friends, but also turn out to be each other’s worst enemies, too, when dream weddings collide. Stubbornness leads to insane pranks. But at the end of the day, you just sit there wanting that kind of friendship.
Two: Anne of Green Gables
Bosom friend. Kindred spirit. Why don’t we use these words anymore? Anne found her best friend in Diana, a girl who followed the rules and came from a good, known family. They were opposites in so many ways. But they made each other better human beings for all of this.
Three: Star Wars (every one that includes Han Solo and Chewy)
Not only are they dangerous, but they’re hilarious, passionate, and rebellious. We all have soft spots for those do-good bad guys. We don’t understand half their conversations (unless you speak Chewy-language), but we can see how well they click.
Four: Miss You Already
This film is newer, and it didn’t seem to create waves in the movie realms. But, it had me in tears as it showed life-toughened friendship. Two women dealing with tragedies and victories side-by-side and differently. Friendship so deep that it might as well have been formed from the womb.
Five: Cool Runnings
Four Jamaican athletes with their eyes on the Olympics. And they form a bobsled team? These dudes just make you die laughing, but they’re also inspiring as they chase a dream together, pushing and teasing each other to the finish line. “How about I draw a line down your face and make it look like a butt?” Come on. That’s the best line.
Six: Harry Potter
Oh, we can’t forget this great trio. Powers, Brains, and Ginger? If one was in the thick of it, the others were sure to tumble in as well. Their friendship survived Voldemort and puberty. That says a lot.
Seven: Most Disney Princesses
Okay, so that means, we’re talking like 11 official princesses. Most of them come along with some sort of cute companion. Rapunzel has Pascal. Mulan has Mushu. These girls couldn’t do it without their faithful buddies.
Eight: Top Gun
This movie may not perfectly fit the idea of long-term partners in crime, but I think it uniquely shows how we generally have a few partners as we go through life. Maverick starts out with Goose, and he goes on from there with many others. I like that. There are seasons for all friendships.
Nine: FRIENDS
Okay. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention these guys. ANnnnnd, I know that it’s not a movie…but, let’s just think how many hours fans have devoted of their lives to laugh and learn alongside this gang. Approximately 83 hours. Or more.
(Update: My sister checked with me to make sure that I know that FRIENDS is not a movie. I know. But I just love them.)
Ten: Aladdin
Can you beat Abu and Genie? But seriously? This trio is laughable fun with all sorts of shenanigans. And the gymnastics involved, let them show you the world with their trio win-the-princess and save-her-from-Jafar theatrics. We know Jasmine could have done it herself, but sometimes you need a little help from your friends. (Sorry for all the song quoting. Can you name them?)
A few of my favorite tv show shout-outs: Psych, I Love Lucy, FRIENDS (ooo. How did they end up there again?).
So go make friends. A great opener is a hairless cat. If you already have friends, go hang out. A hairless cat is still a great opener.