movies for valentines day

Like Jim Carrey in The Truman Show, Will Ferrell deserved far more popular acclaim for his dramatic turn in Stranger than Fiction. Its excellent magical realism premise would have been enough to make for a promising film, but what Ferrell does here is wondrous he crafts a character who is uniquely humble, reserved and average. Roger Ebert described the film as being about quiet, sweet, worthy people, and that is quite accurate. Its a film that has an unexpected reserve of dignity, and its central romance between Ferrell and Maggie Gyllenhaal is seemingly mismatched but all the more genuine for it. Their first kiss is one of my favorite romantic film moments totally vulnerable and adorable.

Now, as he assumes the mantle of The Tonight Show, it may be a good time to finally give Jimmy Fallon his due although his film career has more than its fair share of bad movies Taxi, anyone?, he put together an oddly endearing performance in this underrated, underseen flick. The premise makes you think it will simply be about Fallons character learning that love is more important than his die hard Boston Red Sox obsession, but it ends up having a slightly deeper perspective on issues of vulnerability and abandonment. Fallon is undeniably charming, both funny and sympathetic. Drew Barrymore on the other hand is rather ditzy as the female lead, but compared to some of these other films Fever Pitch is fun, popcorn entertainment. And its a great way to get a sports fan to watch a romantic comedy.

Alright, were definitely on the fringes of romance now, but theres still a sweet love story at the center of this down to earth comedy with a sci fi premise. The relationship between Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass builds in unconventional and unexpected ways, and the audience is held in suspense throughout because they arent sure if either characters stated feelings are a ruse. The nature of their emotions is very much dependent upon the unknown mental state of Duplass is he crazy for thinking he can travel through time or simply an eccentric dreamer? The conclusion strikes exactly the right balance between possible payoffs.

If Singin in the Rain isnt the greatest of the classic American film musicals, then its at least so close as to make no difference. Sweet, earnest and genial, I personally find it a lot more entertaining than the likes of other romances such as West Side Story or Camelot. The characters are fun, and the music is incredibly infectious. If youve never seen it, theres no way youll avoid finding yourself singing Make Em Laugh, Moses Supposes, Good Morning or the title track in the days that follow. The movie is like a well worn pair of jeans that fits perfectly.

Buttercup thinks that she will never see her beloved Westley again after his ship is captured by the Dread Pirate Roberts. When Westley returns, the couple must conquer an evil prince, a dangerous Fire Swamp and even death before they can finally be reunited.

In the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture, a prince is cursed to be a hideous beast forever unless he finds true love before his 21st birthday. When he takes the unconventional Belle as a prisoner he begins to fall in love, but will she return his feelings before it is too late?

In this animated rendition of Shakespeares classic, Gnomeo and Juliet are garden gnomes from feuding clans. The star crossed duo will charm parents and kids alike with their over the top adventures as they fumble towards a happy ending.

Giselle, a bubbly princess to be, is banished to New York Citys Times Square by a wicked queen. Fairytale romance gets a modern makeover when Giselle discovers that her true love is not a handsome prince but a jaded divorce lawyer.

This animated musical tells the tale of Ted, a 12 year old boy who sets out in search of a living tree to please his crush Audrey. When he meets the Once ler, Ted learns why all the trees are gone and makes it his mission to plant the last remaining seed.

Based on the Nicholas Sparks tearjerker, the movie follows Allie and Noahs long romance, starting as a teenage summer fling. Although Noah is from the wrong side of the tracks, Allie falls helplessly in love, but the summer comes to an end. Allie is engaged to another man when the two reunite, but all the same feelings are still there. Played by former real life couple Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, their chemistry brings the romance to life on screen.