Romantic Films to Enjoy this Valentines Day

Tomorrow is Valentines Day and I am gonna be spending it alone because my better half is 14,122 miles away from me while my  son is 2,391 miles. Isn't that sad for me? ... To be honest, YES!.. but being alone  doesn't have to be a bad thing as I don't want to be labeled as lonely just because I am alone..

That being said, Valentines Day will be a date with myself. There will be no flowers, chocolates, gift, hugs and kisses from my two men (facetime only). My idea of showing some love to myself this V-Day is by watching again my all time favorite romantic films. Here are my list.

THE WEDDING SINGER (1998)

Starring : Drew Barrymore & Adam Sandler

Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) the suburban wedding singer who is ironically dumped at the altar on his own wedding day. Became friend with Julia Sullivan (Drew Barrymore),  a waitress who works at the reception hall where he sings. When both of them find their own partner and plan their own wedding, they begin to fall in love  and realized that they have chosen a wrong partners.

Quote from the movie :

" If you find somebody who loves you, you can't let that get away.."

PRETTY WOMAN (1990)

Starring : Julia Roberts & Richard Gere

A modern day prince and princess tale, millionaire Richard Gere picks Julia Roberts up from the street, literally. While things don't go always go smoothly, the two fall in love and both are forever changed because of it

Quote from the movie :

" When I was a little girl, my mama used to lock me in the attic when I was bad, which was pretty often. I would pretend I was a princess.. trapped in a tower by a wicked queen. And then suddenly this knight.. on a white horse with these colors flying would come charging up and draw his sword. And I would wave. And he would climb up the tower and rescue me. But never in all the time.. that I had this dream did the knight say to me, "Come on , baby, I'll put you up in a great condo."

MUSIC & LYRICS (2007)

Starring : Drew Barrymore & Hugh Grant

Alex Feltcher (Hugh Grant), a  washed up singer is given a couple days to compose a chart-topping hit for an aspiring teen sensation. But the trouble is he's good at melodies and not a lyricist. He met Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore) who is subbing a friend to water his plants who is a good poet, witty and could do the lyrics for him if she'd agree.

Quote from the movie : 

" People wait their whole lives to see an ex when things are going really good. It NEVER happens. You could make relationship history!"

NOTTING HILL (1999)

Starring : Julia Roberts & Hugh Grant

The life of a simple bookstore owner, William Thacker (Hugh Grant) suddenly changed when Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), the famous and attractive movie actress in the world enters his shop. They became friends despite the odds. But being together especially with someone famous is not that easy as they both live in two different world.

Quote from the movie :

" I am just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her."

THE NOTEBOOK (2004)

Starring : Rachel Mac Adams & Ryan Gosling

Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling), a poor and passionate man who works  as local worker meets and fell in love with Allie Hamilton (Rachel Mac Adams), a rich young woman. They soon are separated by their social differences. However, despite of the challenges, love found it's way to them.

Quote from the movie :

" The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds."

A WALK TO REMEMBER (2002)

Starring : Mandy Moore & Shane West

Story of two North Carolina teens,Landon Carter (Shane West), the popular boy in school got into trouble and made to do community service apart from participating in the school play, where he met Jaime Sullivan (Mandy Moore), the God- fearing, obedient child of Reverend Sullivan and who has nothing in common with  Landon. Later on became friends and fell in love with one another. Having a  wonderful relation  however, things change when Jaime confess her secret.

Quote from the movie :

" Jaime saved my life. She taught me everything. About life, hope and the long journey ahead. I'll always miss her. But our love is like the wind. I can't see it, but I can't feel it."

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY (1961)

Starring : Audrey Hepburn & George Peppard

Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), a young New York socialite becomes interested with struggling young writer Paul Varjak ( Goerge Peppard) who has moved into her apartment building.

I know that  it's better to watch these movies with your special someone but sometime it's GOOD to be alone.. So grab your popcorn and watch these movies. Happy Hearts Day!

cheers,

ayel