"So, for example, Up cannot be included in the lineup because its first 10 minutes are genuinely traumatising. Similarly, Finding Nemo cannot be included because it is a film about a grief-stricken father searching for a son he believes might be dead. But Cars, a film about some cars, can. The scariest that Cars gets is when a car has a near-miss with a train. Other than that, barely any jeopardy at all."
"If you're looking to keep your heartbeat at a consistently low thud, Louis Malle's My Dinner with Andre fits the bill perfectly. Though rated 12, for infrequent moderate sex references, it's fair to say that nothing at all happens here. Two men have dinner and talk a lot, and then it ends. A small army of viewers are quick to call My Dinner with Andre the most boring film ever made."
Recommendations focus on films that minimize fear and intense emotional impact for viewers who dislike scary or traumatic content. Films excluded include Up and Finding Nemo due to traumatic or grief-driven elements. Suitable selections range from gently plotted animated features like Cars and Curious George to slow, cerebral adult films like My Dinner with Andre that present little to no plot-driven jeopardy. Criteria emphasize minimal frightening scenes, limited intense emotional beats, and consistently low-stress pacing. Choices can be family-friendly or adult-oriented, with the shared aim of keeping viewers' heart rates steady and avoiding upsetting moments.
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