justkeepswimming Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 DH & the boys are going away for the weekend. The girls & I are making plans to never leave the house, eat plenty of ice cream, and watch all the girly/romantic/non-action movies we can possibly squeeze in while the boys are gone because we never get to see them when they're here. ;) But I am drawing a blank and need suggestions - I know there are movies much more recent than what's on my list. My brain is going back to when I was a teen and movies I fell in love with, haha!! So far I have to choose from: Dirty Dancing Forrest Gump Pride & Prejudice (probably the Keira Knightly version because it's shorter) When Harry Met Sally Ghost Pitch Perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Do you go for older things like Dial M for Murder To Catch a Thief ? Or: Life with Father Where Angels go trouble follows Cheaper by the Dozen Or: More Jane Austen: Persuasion Emma (version with Gwyneth Paltrow) Of Wives and Daughters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Emma (version with Gwyneth Paltrow) One of our favorites! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 My Big Fat Greek Wedding While You Were Sleeping Willow 13 Going on 30 Leap Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 We love the longer BBC version of "Emma" with Romola Garai as Emma and Jonny Lee as Mr. Knightly. "The Lake House" with Sandra Bullock "Return to Me" with Minnie Driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I think most of our modern favorites have been mentioned - I am leaving off any miniseries as they are longish, though I think that North and South would win for best romantic thing we have ever seen on TV!! We have particularly enjoyed anything with Cary Grant - some particular favorites are Mr. Blandings Build His Dream House The Philadelphia Story Charade Penny Serenade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I second My Big Fat Greek Wedding for a girls' night. I 'just' did this with a group of friends. I hadn't seen it in years and it's a fun one in a group. Bonus points if you can all bring Greek food :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 The Help Northanger Abbey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sometimes I remember movies for their good parts and basic story lines, and forget they may have some scenes that I don't want dd seeing--or messages I don't want to send (or may need to discuss later). So I'd just gently caution you to maybe wiki the movies you remember just to screen for things you may have forgotten. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Diary of a Mad Black Woman Ever After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sense and Sensibility. It happened One Night Steel Magnolias I think I'd add some 'girl power' type movies as well, but I'm going blank at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 It's long but dd and I love Anne of Green Gables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Mean Girls - I watched it for the first time last week, some parts were hilarious, decent message, preview for a few scenes. Adventures in Babysitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie96 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Father of the Bride Mr. Mom Pretty in Pink Sixteen Candles Bridget Jones Diary Miss Congeniality Someone Like You Where the Heart Is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 We love the longer BBC version of "Emma" with Romola Garai as Emma and Jonny Lee as Mr. Knightly. THIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'm probably weird, but I love the Die Hard movies. They are so funny and ridiculous that it's total stress relief for me. Also, Battleship. The first 10 minutes of that movie are absolutely priceless. I laugh so hard it hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 You've Got Mail Two Days Notice I.Q. It Could Happen to You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittanyM Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Definitely the longer version of Emma with Romola Garai, she is amazing in that part! Also North and South is very good. I love 27 Dresses with Katherine Heigl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justkeepswimming Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thank you!! So many good suggestions here!! A sidenote- we watch a lot of girl power, funny, action movies but dh and little brothers usually watch those too. We're specifically going for movies that dh wouldn't voluntarily sit through happily, or that we inappropriate for younger brothers to see, or movies where they can swoon over the romantic stuff without dad sighing and rolling his eyes dramatically. ;) Adding many of these suggestions to our list to choose from!! Anything PG13 and most R in this genre are okay for my girls to watch with me. :) The long version of Emma is my very favorite ever! Trying to determine if we want to get involved in the BBC collection I have here at the house or not. Or plan another weekend just for those!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalLynn Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 The Holiday is a wonderful romantic comedy. My favorite story line involves Kate Winslet's character and Jack Black and the elderly gentleman who lives next door. Jude Law is adorable and even though there is sex-outside-of-marriage with Cameron Diaz, the story has the best, happiest resolution. My 14 year old daughter and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sommersby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sleepless in Seattle Bringing up Baby Please don't eat the daisies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Ever After The Princess Bride The 1995 P&P as already mentioned, the 2009 BBC Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 50 First Dates Always Forever Young Far and Away Clueless Lots of my favorites were already mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Notting Hill The Wings of the Dove Anything with Hugh Jackman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 A Walk in the Clouds is about as gushy chick-flicky as they come. Mean Girls - I watched it for the first time last week, some parts were hilarious, decent message, preview for a few scenes. Adventures in Babysitting OMG Elegant Lion. You can't just tell people to watch Mean Girls. You can't sit with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 A Walk in the Clouds is about as gushy chick-flicky as they come. OMG Elegant Lion. You can't just tell people to watch Mean Girls. You can't sit with us! I'm going to make ds watch, to see what he's missing out in by not attending public high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Austenland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 OH, OP! I just looked again at your original post--I gave my little "content reminder" because I thought your girls were 11 and 9. :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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