You should definitely include these films on your list of must-sees for Valentine’s Day or any other day. You may be spending Valentine’s Day with a loved one or with people you care about. These might become your new favorites if you’re celebrating romantic, platonic, or even self-love and need a low-cost activity.
- Valentine’s Day
The theme is definitely met by this one. It’s one of those that have a lot of overlapping plots, which makes it exciting and unexpected. There are so many familiar faces in the stories that it’s hard not to remain invested in the story and find someone to follow. It just serves as a reminder that love can enter your life in a variety of ways and is the ideal balance of romance and humor.
- Love Actually
Love Actually is always a good watch for around the holidays, and especially this one. It’s another film with overlapping plots and different themes of love. Again, It’s easy to fall in love with part of the storyline or even relate to it because there are so many familiar faces that most people know and love. This movie serves as a reminder that “Love actually is all around us”.
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
This is a classic rom-com that so many claim as their favorite. It has that early 2000s feel that’s perfect to watch on Valentine’s day because it will show you that love can come when you least expect it. The actors Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey have great chemistry that makes you want to rewatch this movie over and over. The plot of these two having different agendas and goals for this relationship keeps it entertaining and makes you eager to see how it unfolds.
- Sweet Home Alabama
This one is adorable and has the drama of past high school sweethearts, but with a small-town feel. Along with showcasing great fashion, Reese Witherspoon brings a sense of fun to the movie. Also, Reese Witherspoon plays a woman caught between her life as a chic New Yorker and her Alabama hometown. The movie can act as a reminder that genuine love is worth fighting for and will win in the end.
- 13 Going on 30
One of the classics that should be on anyone’s list to watch. You wouldn’t think it has to do with romance but it sneaks up on you. It’s about a 13-year-old who suddenly wakes up in her 30s and has no memory of the life that she’s lived. It shows how important it is to have and keep genuine friendships in your life. This is an amazing one to watch with your Galentines.
- 27 Dresses
For those who love all things wedding, the dresses, the planning and the romance involved. The main character Jane reminds you to stop letting people walk all over you and put yourself first for a change. She learns that self-love is more important and then real love might come her way too. 27 Dresses is perfect is for those who believe or need to believe that true love also means being able to choose yourself.