With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we can all sense a sort of “love” in the air. If you’re single, you’re probably sighing at the mere sight of the aisles in Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Target (I mean the list goes on), but the reality is: February 14th is Valentine’s Day. You don’t have to be in a relationship to tell the people you care about how much you love them or watch a good romantic comedy. So get in the Valentines Day spirit and check out these movies!
1. The Notebook
Glimpse: 1940’s. Nicholas Sparks. Ryan Gosling. Rachel McAdams. Legendary.
2. Love Actually
Glimpse: Keira Knightly, Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson are all featured in a film where Londoners are falling in love before Christmas. Multiple love stories from every perspective (single, long-distance, relationships, foreign love). Simply, the perfect movie for everyone.
3. The Proposal
Glimpse: Sandra Bullock. Ryan Reynolds. (Did I mention Ryan Reynolds?)
4. Dear John
Glimpse: Starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried in a movie based on a Nicholas Sparks novel. A soldier falls in love with a student before he gets deployed over seas. (Ladies we’re students, I mean this is a must-watch if you haven’t already). This is a perfect movie for those long-distance relationships out there.
5. Pretty Woman
Glimpse: Starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. A prostitute (Julia Roberts’ character) falls in love with a millionaire. How risqué, right? This film is the definition of a classic.
6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Glimpse: Featuring Kristen Bell, Jason Segel, and Mila Kunis all in Hawaii where relationships get twisted.
7. The Wedding Singer
Glimpse: This movie is the ultimate comedy. It involves a grandma that raps at a wedding. A film that was made in 1998 starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. A waitress (Drew’s character) falls in love with a singer (Adam’s character), but of course there’s a twist.
8. A Walk to Remember
Glimpse: A 2002 romance starring Shane West and Mandy Moore. Collegiettes, be prepared to break out the tissues on this one. The overall message is living life to the fullest and young love.
9. Just Married
Glimpse: This film features Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy as newlyweds where they eventually travel to Europe for a really expensive honeymoon that is filled with disasters you won’t want to miss.
10. My Best Friend’s Wedding
Glimpse: Featuring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, and Cameron Diaz. Have a guy best friend that you like? Well imagine him marrying your best friend. What would you do? Check out what Julia Roberts’ character does.
11. Friends With Benefits
Glimpse: Starring the lovely Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, and Andy Samberg. Can one really have friends with benefits? Check out this movie to find the answer.
12. The Wedding Planner
Glimpse: Featuring Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, and Bridgette Wilson. Falling in love with a client at your job? JLO feels your pain. Imagine having to plan that person’s wedding…
13. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Glimpse: Another film featuring the wonderful Matthew McConaughey and the fit and fun Kate Hudson. A journalist (Kate’s character) is trying to write an article about how to lose a guy in 10 days. Journalists out there, how far would you go to write a good article?
14. 27 Dresses
Glimpse: Starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. Jane (Katherine Heigl) was always a bridesmaid in a multitude of weddings, 27 to be exact, but never made it to her own wedding. That is, until she meets news reporter Kevin Doyle (James Marsden).
15. Bridget Jones’s Diary
Glimpse: Featuring Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Furth. The story of a British woman who will go to all ends to improve her romantic life.