5 Chick Flicks for Guys!

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the gentlemen readers out there might want to turn to Yidio for some date night advice. Well, lucky for you I’ve compiled a (sadly short) list of “chick flicks” that will not only woo your girl, but also not make you want to vomit.

In no particular order:

1) “Princess Bride”

A tale of true love mixed with sword fighting, giants, torture, wrestling, Peter Falk, and rodents of unusual size.

You’ll be way too entertained by the all-star hilarious cast to notice the love story underneath it all… But your special gal won’t.

And for that extra special something: Answer all her requests for the rest of the night with “as you wish”.

2) “Say Anything…”

This movie essentially defined a generation in terms of the “average guy gets the girl next door” expectation. It has taught men everywhere that a well-timed grand romantic gesture (or just holding a boom box over your head outside her window) might be just enough to push her over the edge of “no” into “YES, GOD YES”.

The movie balances teenage angst with sharp humor, and a sense of realism that all men can learn from. So, gentlemen, while she is enraptured with the romance, take notes from John Cusack. You never know when they might come in handy next time you fight.

Word to the wise: Make sure to always remember “your” special song. Write it down somewhere. You can’t just play any song outside her window to win her over.

3) “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”

Science Fiction meets Romance. What more could you ask for? While the raw emotion tears away at her, you’ll be entertained by the mystery and suspense of the science. And, of course Jim Carrey, Mark Ruffalo, and Elijah Wood bring some endearing comedy into the mix. The movie also focuses on the realness of relationships. Maybe once it’s over, she’ll feel bad for yelling at you all the time about the toilet seat.

Pro-tip: Once the movie ends, hug her close and whisper “I would never, ever erase you” softly into her ear.

4) “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”

This is a guy flick cleverly disguised as a chick flick. It’s always a safe bet.

Nudity, swearing, sex jokes, pot, video games, and puppets… and Mila Kunis.

Want to win her over? Write her a rock opera. Can’t write music? Puppets and nudity will do! No puppets? Well, you can figure it out then.

5) “(500) Days of Summer”

This movie has it all… For the ladies: Joseph Gordon-Levitt. For the men: Zooey Deschanel. That should be reason enough.

But really, it covers both the highs and lows of relationships in a very realistic manner. You will likely be just as charmed by this movie as your gal. You will likely have flashbacks (hopefully not of the PTSD kind) of your first love. You will find yourself rooting for Tom, as well.

Plus, this movie is very Indie. You will feel more sophisticated, and automatically get some Hipster Cred by just mentioning the name.

Be warned: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel are life ruiners. You will never find anyone like them, so don’t even bother.

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