Though February seems to divide the happily coupling from the single and satisfied, there is one thing that can unite us all: a classic rom-com! And what better time to indulge than around Valentine’s Day? So pop some popcorn, snuggle into your Snuggie, and pop one of these tried-and-true favorites into your DVD player:
16 Candles Besides being completely hilarious (can you say “Long Duk Dong?”), this classic John Hughes comedy left every girl wishing they could spend a day in Molly Ringwald’s Sweet 16 shoes. After all, any birthday cake would taste better with a yummy kiss from Jake Ryan! And it’s a happy ending for all, as even “Farmer Ted” gets his girl in the end.
When Harry Met Sally. This relatable flick answers the age-old question: “Can men and women really be friends?” (Spoiler alert: the answer is no.) Follow Harry and Sally on their decades-long quest for love that leads them right back to where they started: with each other. But here’s the real question: did they put a wagon wheel table on their wedding registry?
Pretty Woman. Utterly quotable and fiercely fashionable, this 90s movie launched future queen-of-chick-flicks Julia Roberts into the star stratosphere. The ultimate modern Cinderella tale, the story transports Roberts’ “Vivian” from Hollywood’s seedy streets into the romantically refined world of Richard Gere’s “Edward Lewis.” Who knew Prince Charming drove a Porsche?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Wondering why this movie is the highest-grossing chick flick ever? Call it the little indie film that could—audiences couldn’t get enough of the chemistry between Nia Vardalos and the film’s heartwarming family humor. Our verdict? We say, “I do.”
