7 Must Watch Movies for Valentine Day 2023 & 2024
These movies offer a different take on love and romance, and are perfect for a Valentine's Day movie marathon with a loved one or by yourself.
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is a science-fiction romantic drama film released in 2004, directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman. The film stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, alongside a talented supporting cast that includes Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, and Kirsten Dunst.
The movie explores the concept of erasing painful memories of a past relationship from one's mind, through a scientific procedure offered by a company called Lacuna. Carrey plays Joel Barish, a man who discovers that his ex-girlfriend Clementine Kruczynski (Winslet) has undergone the procedure to erase all memories of him. In response, Joel decides to undergo the same procedure to erase his memories of Clementine. The film takes the viewer on a non-linear journey through Joel's memories, as he realizes that he doesn't want to lose the memories of his relationship with Clementine, and fights to hold onto them.
"In Your Eyes" (2014) The movie follows the story of two strangers, Rebecca (Zoe Kazan) and Dylan (Michael Stahl-David), who share a mysterious, unexplainable connection that allows them to see and feel everything the other person experiences.
Despite living on opposite sides of the country and having vastly different lives, the two protagonists gradually develop a deep connection and fall in love with each other. As they navigate their unique connection, they must also confront the challenges and obstacles that threaten to keep them apart.
The movie explores themes of connection, empathy, and the power of human emotion. The romantic storyline is intertwined with elements of fantasy and science fiction, creating a unique and captivating cinematic experience. The performances of Kazan and Stahl-David are both powerful and emotionally charged, and their on-screen chemistry makes it easy for the viewer to become invested in their story.
"Once" (2006): A musical drama about a street musician and a Czech immigrant, who meet and develop a connection through their shared passion for music.
"Once" tells the story of a struggling street musician in Dublin, who meets a young Czech immigrant and musician, and together they create a strong and meaningful bond through their shared love of music.
The film is an authentic and emotionally resonant portrayal of two people finding each other and connecting through their love of music. The performances by the lead actors are powerful and nuanced, with Hansard and Irglová delivering stirring musical performances that capture the raw emotion and passion of their characters.
"Once" is a beautifully crafted film that explores themes of love, connection, and the power of music to bring people together. The movie won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2007 for the song "Falling Slowly," which has since become a modern classic.
"The Spectacular Now" (2013): A coming-of-age drama that tells the story of a high school senior and his romance with a girl who helps him confront his alcohol addiction.
The movie follows the story of Sutter Keely (Miles Teller), a charismatic and popular high school senior who loves to party and live in the moment. However, Sutter's life takes a turn when he meets Aimee Finecky (Shailene Woodley), a shy and introverted girl who is the opposite of Sutter in every way.
As Sutter and Aimee begin to fall in love, Sutter's alcohol addiction and reckless behavior begin to catch up with him. Aimee helps Sutter confront his addiction and become a better person, but their relationship is tested by the challenges that they face.
"The Spectacular Now" is a powerful and emotional film that explores themes of addiction, self-discovery, and the complexities of teenage relationships. The performances by Teller and Woodley are both compelling and nuanced, and their chemistry together on-screen is palpable.
"Her" (2013): A science-fiction romantic drama, in which a lonely writer falls in love with an intelligent operating system, voiced by Scarlett Johansson.
"Before Sunrise" (1995): A romantic drama that follows the conversations and encounters of a young American man and a French woman who meet on a train and spend a night walking around Vienna.
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