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Valentine’s Day is an occasion that
although not everyone celebrates, is something that one can’t avoid in our society.
Especially this year’s! Not only does it fall on a weekend, it
falls on a Saturday. Now, this may double the pressure for all of us. Whether we
have a significant other or not, this year there is really no avoiding this day.
Well, if you’re anything like us, watching
movies is something that will always be an enjoyable thing to do on the day.
Take a look at our picks of movies to watch during Valentine’s Day!
1. Notting Hill
This one falls under the category of movies that
one can watch with or without a date. It’s a fantasy boy-meets-girl story that we
always love. Only the boy is a regular bookstore owner (Hugh Grant) and the
girl is a Hollywood celebrity (Julia Roberts). Romance is in the air, and hilarity obviously ensues.
2. Frances Ha
Starring indie film goddess Greta
Gerwig, this one is best watched as a single girl. Instead of focusing on a
relationship with a man, it looks at Frances’ (Gerwig) relationship with her
best friend. Yes, this is one of those films that makes you take a good look at
your own life!
3. Playing It Cool
This newly released movie stars the
dreamy Chris Evans as a screenwriter that does not believe in love, but is
ordered to write a romantic comedy movie script. And of course in the process
of finding out what love is, he meets the girl of his dreams. Go figure.
4. Like Crazy
One of the best
things about the movie is seeing actors that were only up and comers at in 2011 when the movie was released that have become huge stars right now. Starring Felicity Jones and Anton
Yelchin that play lovers that meet then separated on Felicity Jones’ trip to
Los Angeles as an exchange student from the UK. Yes, it’s one of those romantic
dramas that will tug on your heartstrings for days after watching it.
Ps: Also stars young, pre-Katniss, and
pre-Oscar Jennifer Lawrence!
5. High Fidelity
Now, this one is no ordinary romantic comedy.
Maybe hinges more on the comedy side rather than the romantic, but a lovely one to watch nonetheless! John Cusack plays a record store owner and compulsive
list maker, that through out the movie lists out his
top five break ups; including the one that is still in progress. It’s a highly
quotable movie with witty humor so it’s worth the watch!
