Staff Picks: Marie France Asia’s favourite Valentine’s Day movies
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:21
If you’re not heading out, we suggest snuggling up with your loved one this Valentine’s Day and watch romantic movies back-to-back.
If you’re not planning to head out for one of the most loved-filled days because you know everything is so expensive, here’s an alternative plan. We suggest lighting some candles, snuggling up with your loved one on the couch and watching romantic movies back-to-back. And if you need some ideas, these are just some of our favourite films to catch on Valentine’s Day.
Rana – Editor-in-Chief
Before Sunrise (1995)
“When it comes to romantic movies, I tend to lean more towards soppy ones. They just seem to inspire me more. But not just any soppy films, it’s usually those which have an unconventional storyline such as Clint Eastwood’s The Bridges of Madison County and Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love. But if I had to choose one to watch on Valentine’s Day, it would be Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise. I love the fact that there is no plot and it’s all about two people meeting by chance and developing this unexplainable magical connection which to me, is what love and life is all about. The sequels Before Sunset and Before Midnight are also as good so watching all 3 back to back would be an ideal V-Day treat, whether I’m with someone or alone.”
Tarandip – Fashion & Beauty Writer
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
“So I was going to pick Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise but since Rana chose that, I’m going to have to go with Silver Linings Playbook because first, Bradley Cooper and second, an unconventional story – it follows how a man with bipolar disorder seeks to win back his wife by entering a dance competition together. That’s me, I love when stories are different than the usual.”
Natasha – Editorial Intern
My Sassy Girl (2008)
“I have a thing for sad, hilarious, romantic movies so My Sassy Girl would be one of my favourites. It tells a story of a nice guy who was supposed to be set up with a friend of a friend but things come up and the meeting never happened. Instead, he met another sweet, quirky girl with whom he had a rollercoaster-like romance. They wrote each other love letters only to be read a year later. The whole movie builds on an uncanny coincidence and it made me laugh throughout the yet it tugs at all of my heartstrings as the story unfolds.”
Cheryl – Lifestyle & Beauty Writer
The Proposal (2009)
“Normally, I’m not a rom-com kind of girl as the cliche and tired storylines bore me to tears. But, one of the few rom-coms I liked was The Proposal. How can you hate a movie with Sandra Bullock and Betty White? I’ve loved Sandra since her Miss Congeniality days and Betty? This golden girl is a legend, what’s not to like? The comedic timing was on point and the one-liners were epic. I’ve nothing much to say about Ryan Reynolds though. Sorrrry ’bout it.”
Lindsay – Fashion Tech & Lifestyle Writer/ Translator
Amelie (2001)
“I am not a big fan of purely romantic movies, but when done right – i.e with a little bit of romance, plus some fantastic stuff and a lot of humour – there is nothing better in cinema to me!
Adeline – Senior Business Development Manager
The Wedding Singer (1998)
“Who can forget the scene when Robbie sang ‘I want to grow old with you’ to Julia in the aircraft?”
Laura – Business Development Manager
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
“This film has all the qualities I look for to spend a (rainy) evening at home snuggled up on the couch with a cup of tea – it’s got British humour and Colin Firth in it. Being the passionate looney that I am, I can relate to the euphoria, the hysteria and the humiliation that loves brings as well as Bridget’s quest to fulfill her New Year’s resolutions – which includes to stop chasing boyfriends down the streets wearing only briefs. ”
Aline – Audience Product Manager
Moulin Rouge (2001)
“Full of songs, colours and bohemian quotes, Moulin Rouge has everything I need to be declared my favourite V-Day movie. Also, the story takes place in my quarter of Montmartre (favourite place in Paris), during the bohemian period. Most of all, I think a true beautiful love story cannot have a happy ending (oops.. spoiler alert). Don’t forget: ‘the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.’”
