Romance films are like a box of chocolates.
The above Gump-ism relates the extreme diversity of possible films to see for this coming Valentine's Day. Yet even with such a selection, the romance genre is a labyrinth of horrid movies, many of which would make a Hopkins film major cry.
Let's be honest - your movie-viewing company, whether that special someone or a brooding, lovelorn mob, will be grading you on your selection. In fact, there's a very good chance that the future of your relationship could be determined by this very night. If you rent Titanic, your relationship is doomed to disaster and there's a good chance you'll never date again because you'll be known around campus as "that guy" who showed his V-day date Titanic.
To avoid films that will end your relationship, all you have to do is follow this guide and you'll be on your way to a successful date where sex is guaranteed, if you pull off suave moves too.
If you want to find a good Valentine's Day movie in theaters, Hitch is probably the best bet. Will Smith and Kevin James (King of Queens) promise some laughs, despite the unoriginal concept of a love professional having difficulty with his own relationship.
Lovers of Jane Austin will adore the movie version of Sense and Sensibility. The film flawlessly portrays 19th century ideology and society. Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet star in this story about love, wealth and parent-approved marriages.
"I'll have what she's having" is the response to Meg Ryan's infamous fake orgasm in a public deli. When Harry Met Sally brings up the eternal question of whether or not a man and woman can be friends without sex.
There are also plenty of classic movies that are perfect for Valentine's Day. The sheer star power of Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr in An Affair to Remember makes the film, which is about a couple who meet on a cruise, fall in love and make a pact to meet each other to meet again in six months at the Empire State Building. It is no wonder this classic formula has been used in countless other romance movies, such as Sleepless in Seattle and Serendipity.
Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart star in the classic film Sabrina. Hepburn plays Sabrina, an awkward girl who is the daughter of a chauffeur. She travels to Paris and returns a sophisticated woman who is finally able to attempt a relationship with the rich Davis Larrabee. However, Davis' brother Linus fears that Davis might marry the poor girl Sabrina and attempts to seduce Sabrina himself to keep Davis from falling in love with her.
Not all Valentine's Day movies need to present the classic love story. There are plenty of films that contain interesting romantic twists or an offbeat plot. If you happen to have a thing for goblins and clay, then Patrick Swayze's role in Ghost will certainly catch your attention.
Just by mentioning the name Kevin Smith, you should realize that Chasing Amy is not the average romance film. The movie tells the story of two comic book writers who encounter struggles in their relationships with a pair of lesbians. Blunt, sexual humor is abundant and, naturally, Jay and Silent Bob make cameos.
Arthur is a classic romantic comedy in which Dudley Moore plays a rich playboy who falls in love with the free-spirited working class girl, Liza Minnelli. Arthur's parents don't approve of his relationship, and the lazy Moore must chose between his fortune or the girl.
Anyone planning on entering the field of law would enjoy watching George Clooney playing a successful lawyer who falls in love with a gold digger (Catherine Zeta-Jones). The result is a humorous battle between greed and love in Joel Coen's Intolerable Cruelty.
Hopefully you can seduce your beloved by sticking to this film list. And if not, at least you didn't waste your time watching Leonardo DiCaprio.
