Top 10 Valentine's Day Flicks
By Chiannae –
Top 10 Valentine's Day Flicks
If you're after a wholesome, cute, heart-wrenching or spicy movie recommendation, to watch this Valentine's day, then look no further! We have compiled a list of 10 romantic movies for the perfect movie night – whether you're watching by yourself, with that ‘special someone’ or a group of friends.
What is more romantic than the absolute classic 80s flick, Dirty Dancing? Set in a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963, this classic coming-of-age romance starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey continues to capture the hearts of generations of viewers. From its iconic soundtrack and dynamic performances to its timeless story of adolescent love, family, and youthful rebellion, Dirty Dancing is a movie and cultural phenomenon beloved by millions of devoted fans. Nobody puts Dirty Dancing in a corner!
A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure. Get lost and swept up in this story which stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum as a romance novelist and her cover model, who must escape a billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) and find the lost ancient city described in one of her books. The film co-stars Da'Vine, Joy Randolph and Brad Pitt. This star-studded movie will leave you giggling and grinning from ear to ear.
This animated movie will have your heart in a death grip in the best way possible.
Suzu is a shy, everyday high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters “U”, a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a gorgeous and globally-beloved singer. One day, her concert is interrupted by a monstrous creature chased by vigilantes. As their hunt escalates, Suzu embarks on an emotional and epic quest to uncover the identity of this mysterious “beast” and to discover her true self in a world where you can be anyone.
“The film’s message is a beautiful one: to integrate our real-life vulnerabilities with the persona we project is to become all the more powerful.” – Simran Hans (Observer (UK)
Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.
A man and his ex-wife race to Bali, Indonesia, to stop their daughter from marrying a seaweed farmer. As they desperately try to sabotage the wedding, the bickering duo soon find themselves rekindling old feelings that once made them happy together.
If you want to feel emotions you never thought you were capable of, we suggest checking out A Silent Voice.
Shoya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shoko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shoya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shoko and Shoya do not speak to each other again… until an older, wiser Shoya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shoko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late??
This is an absolute must for fans of Downton
Abbey!
As the title says it's a New Era. The movie is full of witty British humour
that makes you laugh your socks off.
The Crawleys and their entourage head to Southern France when the Dowager Countess becomes heir to a villa. On the other hand, a film crew prepares to shoot a silent movie at Downton Abbey . Filled with plot twists, happiness, excitement and sadness, this film will take you on an emotional rollercoaster.
Though, it’s not a movie, this mini-series consisting of 3 one hour episodes will take you through the motions with the main characters. Set in Europe before World War II, the story follows the adventures of charismatic, fearless Linda Radlett played by Lily James (Cinderella) ) and her best friend/cousin Fanny Logan played by Emily Beecham ( Hail, Caesar!). If you are a Pride & Prejudice or I’m Your Man fan check out this mini-series you will not be disappointed.
Lost Illusions is an adaptation of Balzac's classic novel about a young idealist who learns that anything can be bought and sold. Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the Arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams. The film received fifteen nominations at the 47th César Awards, winning in seven categories, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor for Lacoste, and Most Promising Actor for Voisin.
Lost Illusions is sumptuous yet piercing, an expertly plotted social-relations saga of the kind that once typified prestige Hollywood cinema, and it dives into moral quandaries rather than dispensing easy bromides” Quoted Kyle Smith (Wall Street Journal).
Recently separated forty-something Alma is a research scientist and entirely dedicated to her work. Needing research funds, she's persuaded by her supervisor to participate in an extraordinary study: for three weeks she must live with a human-like robot designed solely to be her ideal companion. Thus, Alma is introduced to the unflappably upbeat Tom, a handsome A.I. creation who's programmed to adapt to her desires as they get to know each other, making him her perfect life partner. Though thoroughly disinterested in Tom and dismissive of the project overall, Alma discovers that life can take us in unexpected directions…
One of the best-reviewed films of the year and winner of the coveted Best Screenplay and Queer Palm awards at the Cannes Film Festival, PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE is an intimate and deeply affecting period drama about freedom, love, and desire.
Marianne is a young painter in 18th-Century France, commissioned to paint a wedding portrait of Héloïse without her knowing. Marianne disguises herself as her companion to get closer to her subject – observing by day and secretly painting at night. Intimacy and attraction grow between the two women as they share Héloïse’s first and last moments of freedom. The portrait soon becomes a collaborative act and a testament to their love.