|
Top 10 Dating Movies
Upon a recent visit to the local Blockbuster, we noticed a lot
of great movies that took us back many years. We noticed that "date"
movies fall into 3 main categories: sweet movies for couples, black
and white classics, and finally, the more interesting movies to
get her -- you know -- in the mood.
10. Ghost
This film may have over killed the whole "ditto" appeal,
but it was a nice, sweet, mushy-as-hell movie. Perhaps Whoopi Goldberg
at her best, Demi Moore at her most innocent, and Patrick Swayze
in an emotional and compassionate role (at least one where he doesn't
dance). The many satirical takes on this movie are deserved (pottery
class anyone?), but so were the tears that flowed. This movie will
make you and your loved one(s) get close and embrace one another
as you realize how precious life is.
9. Sleepless in Seattle
Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks... moviegoers have learned that this is pretty
much the formula for a great date flick. Whether it was Tom Hanks'
emotional role, Meg Ryan's naiveté, or the maybe it was the
Seattle backdrop, whatever it is, Sleepless in Seattle will probably
make everyone's "top date movies" list. Rent it as soon
as you can.
8. Reality Bites
While the movie does not help in killing the "Generation X"
stereotypes, it is a catchy and interesting take on post-college
life, and about how different people's paths can easily cross. Ethan
Hawke is likeable and Winona Ryder is downright adorable. Chain
smokers unite in this movie. Another Ethan Hawke movie, Before Sunrise,
could have also made the cut. While less popular, Sunrise describes
the one-night journey of a couple in Vienna.
7. Cocktail
Tom Cruise has played so many roles in so many movies, that picking
only one is a challenge. Ultimately, there is something about him
ripping up a check that girls find sexy and guys find cool. The
fact that you get to see a movie about late-night partying and big-league
bartending does not hurt. Oh yeah, a sexy female lead always does
the trick too.
6. Titanic
It may be long, drawn-out and very cheesy, but it definitely provides
one of the best action scenes, as a huge mock up of the ill-fated
boat goes down. We've tested this one with three different girls,
which suggests how successful this movie was at the box office.
Leonardo DiCaprio plays the hero, while we come to really like Kate
Winslet. This movie is also long enough to increase your chances
of getting "closer" throughout the movie.
5. Swingers
This is more of a lad movie than a date movie, but it's just so
damn good that you cannot resist renting it. It would also be a
great date movie because it provides a glimpse into men, so women
may not find us so crazy after all.
4. Say Anything
A classic date movie, somewhat cheesy thanks to the geek meets girl
storyline, but funny nonetheless thanks to John Cusack. Somewhat
utopian? Perhaps, but with a great romantic climax, Say Anything
is a great classic and a good benchmark for what a great date movie
should be about. It will also inspire you and your date to make
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel your song.
3. Pretty Woman
What do you get when you cast Julia Roberts as a naïve but
daring prostitute, Richard Gere as a successful but shrewd businessman,
and Jason Alexander as the evil business associate in a rather unrealistic
movie about a businessman who meets his trophy gal on Hollywood
Blvd. and tries to convert her into a good girl while the business
associate tries to... you know what, this is not what's important.
What's important is that in a strange way, the female viewer wishes
to be Julia and the guy wishes he were Richard -- don't deny it.
2. Four Weddings and a Funeral
Now, there is something about this movie, starring Andie MacDowell
and Hugh Grant, that will make every couple love this classic. We
might, to this day, ask what the hell Mr. Grant was thinking when
he picked up some skanky prostitute (on the topic of Pretty Woman)
when he had British bombshell Liz Hurley at home, but there is nothing
we can reproach about his performance in this movie.
1. There's Something About Mary
This is perhaps the only movie in the list where the guy will not
want to stop watching. Cameron Diaz is probably the ultimate girlfriend,
Ben Stiller is hilarious as ever, Chris Elliott is scary, and Matt
Dillon is downright creepy. One of the best guy movies to come out,
and a perfect date movie because it broaches various topics that
are bound to come up (or stick up) down the road
|
