Top 11 Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day

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Kira Camacho, Staff Writer

It’s the month of Valentine’s Day, which means it’s the season for all your favorite romance movies. In no particular order, here’s a list of romance movies for your Valentine’s binge-watch.

1. 50 First Dates (PG-13)

This list wouldn’t be complete without a movie where Adam Sandler falls in love with a girl way out of his league. In the 2004 movie 50 First Dates, Sandler plays Dr. Henry Roth. Drew Barrymore plays the love interest, Lucy Whitmore. Roth falls in love with Whitmore, a woman with short-term memory loss. Everyday Roth has to remind Lucy of their romantic relationship. 50 First Dates is available on Google Play and Vudu.

“Adam Sandler is really good in this movie,” said freshman Arianna Martinez.

“It’s an amazing movie,” said junior Shaun Patrick.

2. Juno (PG-13)

Michael Cera, Elliot Page, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, and Allison Janney star in this coming-of-age rom-com about a teenage pregnancy. If the cast list doesn’t entice you, its adorable soundtrack will. You can find it on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. 

3. How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days (PG-13)

With Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, there couldn’t be two better leads for an early 2000s rom-com. Hudson, who plays Andie Anderson, is an advice columnist with a new piece called “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”. McConaughey, or Ben Barry, is an executive attempting to make someone fall in love with him in 10 days. They both go after each other, and chaos ensues. This is available on Peacock, Vudu, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV. 

“The movie is one of the best rom coms ever made,” said junior Alice Young. “The comedy isn’t forced, the plot is fun to watch unfold, and the chemistry between actors is unparalleled. It’s a movie you can watch several times and never get bored of.”

4. Twilight (PG-13)

Both a comedic and romantic masterpiece, the saga is cheesy and cliché, but it’s hard not to love Twilight. It was recently taken off of Netflix, but buying the DVD might be worth it. 

Twilight is an entertaining dark romance,” said junior Shaun Patrick.

Twilight is one of my favorite movies that I have watched so many times growing up  and I love the setting too,” junior Mel Manell. 

5. Playing by Heart (R)

Playing by Heart is an extremely underrated romance movie. The movie follows 11 random couples in Los Angeles, California and their turbulent relationships. The star-studded cast includes Angelina Jolie, Sean Connery, Gillian Anderson, and Jon Stewart. You can find it on Amazon Prime Video.

6. Can’t Buy Me Love (PG-13)

This classic 1987 romantic comedy follows the nerd, Ronald Miller, and cheerleader Cindy Macini. Miller saves Macini after she destroys her mother’s designer clothes, on the condition that they pretend to be in a relationship. It’s free on Tubi!

7. But I’m a Cheerleader (R)

Natasha Lyonne stars in this romantic comedy alongside Clea DuVall and RuPaul. Lyonne, playing Megan, ironically finds love in a conversion therapy camp. This movie is free with ads on YouTube.

8. Sixteen Candles (PG-13)

Samantha Baker, played by Molly Ringwald, is tired of being in the shadow of her sister’s wedding. Her family is so caught up with the wedding, they forget about Baker’s 16th birthday. Samantha is constantly trying to rebuff the affections of her nerdy friend Ted, while feigning over a popular senior. You can find it on Hulu.

“It’s a classic,” said senior Shriya Velichala.

9. Clueless (PG-13)

Cher is at the top of her high school in Beverly Hills, California. She plays the matchmaker for everyone but herself. Through making over the new kid at school, Tai, she falls for her ex-stepbrother. You can find it on HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Hulu. 

10. Legally Blonde (PG-13)

Elle Woods, anticipating a wedding ring from her boyfriend, gets broken up with for being too blonde. Fueled by her anger, she works hard to get into Harvard in order to win him back. After being accepted into Harvard, Elle finds that she can do anything. You can stream it on Hulu, Apple TV, and Vudu.

“I like Legally Blonde,” said junior Kanika Bains. “Elle is a good role model, it shows that women are as capable as men to do certain things.” 

“Oh my gosh, it’s such a freaking good movie,” said senior Kristen Beblawi.

11. Titanic (PG-13)

This classic movie incorporates both fact and fiction. The Titanic was a real boat, but the love story between Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) is completely fictional. Nevertheless, this movie is guaranteed to make you cry.

Titanic “had me uncontrollably sobbing at 2:00 a.m.,” said senior Matthew Ma.

Whether you’re spending the day with a friend, a significant other, or alone, these movies will make your day worthwhile. 

 

Photo courtesy of Myke Simon