15 on 15 - Top Date Movies
D | Wednesday, February 14, 2007

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Also known as "chick flicks" this 15 on 15 is a tribute to my favorite Hallmark holiday, Valentine's Day. I will be writting my comments as why a man would want to chose this movie for a date. And, for those special visual learners among us, I have included a chart to graph the approximate enjoyment of each participant. Enjoy.



15. Love Actually
True, this is a Christmas movie. But I think the multiple plot lines and the humor make this a film a guy could watch and enjoy. The woman enjoyment of this film is very high.

14. Casablanca
It is in black and white and it is somewhat "slow" (things aren't constantly exploding) but its a classic. And true, the interested parties don't even end up together, but there's just something romantic about Nazis in Africa that makes a woman weak.

13. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
The first movie on our list where everyone has something nice to look at. McConaughey and Hudson are both nice eye candy for their respective genders (or not, if that's how you role). And the plot and humor of this film make it truly funny to all watchers.

12. Aladdin
My favorite Disney animated film of all time, this is basically a love story. Robin Williams is thrown in to keep things hilarious, but other than that it is two people falling in love. With songs. And a money.

11. Out of Sight
When I was in college, a woman once pointed out to me that this film also makes a very good date movie. I wil say it takes a special kind of woman to apprecite this film, but if she likes George Clooney, then that may keep he interested. This is the second film on our list where both genders have something nice to look at.

10. Swingers
Probably more of a "Guys film" but if you can keep her interested till the end, she'll love the conclusion. Also, it is such a cult classic that after she watches it with you, she'll finally understand all your jokes about the bear with the claws.

9. When Harry Met Sally
From more of a "Guys film" to more of a "Chick flick," this is the lowest scoring movie for guy's enjoyment. But, this makes the list because women love it. They love it. I don't really know why, but they do. The perserverance of love, or some crap like that. Honestly, the movie doesn't bother me that much.

8. The Notebook
Another "Chick flick" rated very low for guy's enjoyment, but a personal favorite of mine. But women will love this movie and love you for watching it with them. When I saw this in the theater, women were balling they were so happy. PS: Rachel McAdams, will you marry me?

7. Titanic
Girls like the romance of Jack and Rose ("I'll never let go Jack" until you turn into an icecycle and I need to save my own ass). Guys like the special effects and (spoiler warning) the fact that the ship sinks.

6. My Best Friend's Wedding
This movie is a basic chick flick that is well excuted, funny, and surprising. I have seen this film many many times and I always enjoy it. Roberts gay friend steals every scene he is in and the scene where they bust into song is so great.

5. Top Gun
I know what you're saying here - Top Gun is not a movie chicks will watch. But that is where you are wrong. My Dad was the first one to point out to me that Top Gun is a love story bookended with two dog fights and some flight-school in the middle. Besides that, she's lost that loving feeling.

4. Garden State
Perfect for this time in our young impressionable lives, where we are lost and confused and still idealistic about love. The film is young, hip, and funny. Zach Braff is my hero and Natalie Portman is my second wife (to Rachel McAdams).

3. Jerry Maguire
If you only know this film as "You complete me" or "Show me the money" then you are missing out on the remainder of an excellent film. Also, this movie features a little kid who is "so cute" that no woman can resist him. "The human head weighs 8 pounds."

2. Notting Hill
I don't know what it is that I like about this film so much - I just do. Hugh Grant is great and Julia Roberts is acting like herself in real life, so no stretch there. I think the film is so great because it asks if it is possible for nice normal guys to finish first.

1. The Princess Bride
The movie itself lays out why it is the perfect Date Movie.

GRANDFATHER
I brought you a special present.

KID
What is it?

GRANDFATHER
Open it up.

KID
A book?

GRANDFATHER
That's right. When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today, I'm gonna read it to you.

KID
Has it got any sports in it?

THE GRANDFATHER
Are you kidding? Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Revenge. Giants. Monsters. Chases. Escapes. True love. Miracles.

KID
It doesn't sound too bad. I'll try and stay awake.

GRANDFATHER
Oh. Well, thank you very much. It's very nice of you. Your vote of confidence is overwhelming. All right...

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Other receiving votes: Ten Things I Hate About You, Guys and Dolls, Pretty Woman, High Fidelity, Sleepless in Seatle, Dirty Dancing

D | 2/14/2007 11:24:00 PM |   Post your comment

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Comments:

I applaud your choice of Out of Sight, and am surprised that you didn't put The Thomas Crown Affair on the list.
Here's my 15 (which I've listed alphabetically): Amelie, Annie Hall, Bottle Rocket, City Lights, Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, The Graduate, High Fidelity, Love in the Afternoon, Punch-Drunk Love, Me and You and Everyone We Know, Mostly Martha, My Wife is an Actress, Next Stop Wonderland, Singin' in the Rain and Tootsie.
Bernard | February 15, 2007 5:07 AM | permalink
 

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I will post more later, but for now, I just want to mention that this list is more proof that you and I would never make it in a relationship. Titanic and The Notebook would be more likely to make my list of Top 15 Worst Movies EVER than Top 15 Date Movies. Barfaroo! My list will be up soon, promise!
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