Best Chick Flick?
01-21-08, 01:20 AM
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Best Chick Flick?
I'm looking for a movie to watch with the lady friend. Obviously, I'm trying to trick her into getting into the mood and then yada yada yada. Kidding...sort of.
Anyway, I'm looking for a modern movie--probably 80's and later. I don't have any problem with older movies but she's not really into older stuff. She did say that she wanted to watch Casablanca though because she's never seen it. Something romantic, preferably with a happy ending. You know...just something that women like. Any suggestions?
Anyway, I'm looking for a modern movie--probably 80's and later. I don't have any problem with older movies but she's not really into older stuff. She did say that she wanted to watch Casablanca though because she's never seen it. Something romantic, preferably with a happy ending. You know...just something that women like. Any suggestions?
01-21-08, 01:54 AM
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Other than musicals I haven't liked most of the recent ones, although About a Boy is really good if that counts. I've heard that Love, Actually is supposed to be good, but I haven't seen that one.
If you can wait until February 5th, Across the Universe comes out, which I loved (but be aware it gets trippy at times).
If you can wait until February 5th, Across the Universe comes out, which I loved (but be aware it gets trippy at times).
01-21-08, 03:18 AM
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Actually, Irreversible has a happy ending, just not a happy beginning...
Try Seven, Requiem for a Dream as well...
On a serious note, I would watch Amelie with her...Casablanca is a good movie for sleeping together - in which you both want to fall asleep, watching some corny, boring old movie....
Try Seven, Requiem for a Dream as well...
On a serious note, I would watch Amelie with her...Casablanca is a good movie for sleeping together - in which you both want to fall asleep, watching some corny, boring old movie....
01-21-08, 03:41 AM
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I agree with Amelie. It lights up everyone I've seen it with, it's quirky but still quintessentially romantic, and if you haven't seen it yourself you'll have a great experience watching it too.
01-21-08, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rypro 525
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Irreversible
she'll love them.
Irreversible
she'll love them.
01-21-08, 04:04 AM
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Amelie is excellent, although I wouldn't say it's a chick flick.
A lot of the Hugh Grant ones--About a Boy, Four Weddings and a Funeral and even Notting Hill (in spite of the one overplayed scene), are really good IMO.
A lot of the Hugh Grant ones--About a Boy, Four Weddings and a Funeral and even Notting Hill (in spite of the one overplayed scene), are really good IMO.
01-21-08, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by whoopdido
I'm looking for a movie to watch with the lady friend. Obviously, I'm trying to trick her into getting into the mood and then yada yada yada. Kidding...sort of.
Anyway, I'm looking for a modern movie--probably 80's and later. I don't have any problem with older movies but she's not really into older stuff. She did say that she wanted to watch Casablanca though because she's never seen it. Something romantic, preferably with a happy ending. You know...just something that women like. Any suggestions?
Anyway, I'm looking for a modern movie--probably 80's and later. I don't have any problem with older movies but she's not really into older stuff. She did say that she wanted to watch Casablanca though because she's never seen it. Something romantic, preferably with a happy ending. You know...just something that women like. Any suggestions?
And you still want to fuck her?
Man points = +10
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****Only -5 on the DVDTSP because she's willing to see Casablanca. Otherwise you'd get a -10
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01-21-08, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by toddly6666
Actually, Irreversible has a happy ending, just not a happy beginning...
Try Seven, Requiem for a Dream as well...
On a serious note, I would watch Amelie with her...Casablanca is a good movie for sleeping together - in which you both want to fall asleep, watching some corny, boring old movie....
Try Seven, Requiem for a Dream as well...
On a serious note, I would watch Amelie with her...Casablanca is a good movie for sleeping together - in which you both want to fall asleep, watching some corny, boring old movie....
01-21-08, 07:44 AM
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The Notebook
Pride & Prejudice
Love Actually
Pride & Prejudice
Love Actually
01-21-08, 08:49 AM
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The Lakehouse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW whoop - are you region free?
01-21-08, 09:17 AM
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Screw the Lakehouse, get the original Il Mare. Then again, there aren't any "good" quality releases. Then again, I don't know what I'm doing in this thread ...
BTW whoop - are you region free?
BTW whoop - are you region free?
01-21-08, 09:29 AM
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Some good chick Flick/Romance flicks:
Titanic, Amelie, The Notebook, Juno, Pride and Prejudice (Kiera Knightly), Ghost, Love Actually, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Princess Bride (slightly older), About A Boy, High Fidelity, Fever Pitch, Bridget Jones's Diary, Match Point (Yeaaah - great flick but proceed with caution on that one), Music and Lyrics (haven't seen), and Garden State
Titanic, Amelie, The Notebook, Juno, Pride and Prejudice (Kiera Knightly), Ghost, Love Actually, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Princess Bride (slightly older), About A Boy, High Fidelity, Fever Pitch, Bridget Jones's Diary, Match Point (Yeaaah - great flick but proceed with caution on that one), Music and Lyrics (haven't seen), and Garden State
01-21-08, 10:08 AM
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There is no way that she will want to watch Casablanca. She will want to stop the movie after 5 minutes and rather mess around with you.... Tommy, I'm sorry but this movie sucks and is dated. It might have been good, but not anymore...
Is she a "I don't feel like reading a movie" type of person? It would be a shame to not watch this because Amelie is one of the best films ever for anyone and for any purpose. It certainly makes more sense to rent Amelie with her than by yourself. So just tell her that you have been wanting to see it and let her watch it with you. Amelie is NOT a flick for chicks, it's for everyone.
The Adam Sandler Chuck & Larry movie was probably the best and funniest Hollywood movie I saw last year. It's pretty romantic...
Is she a "I don't feel like reading a movie" type of person? It would be a shame to not watch this because Amelie is one of the best films ever for anyone and for any purpose. It certainly makes more sense to rent Amelie with her than by yourself. So just tell her that you have been wanting to see it and let her watch it with you. Amelie is NOT a flick for chicks, it's for everyone.
The Adam Sandler Chuck & Larry movie was probably the best and funniest Hollywood movie I saw last year. It's pretty romantic...