Love is in the air! We’ve got you covered with some Valentine’s movie watches. Get ready to swoon over some classic, but oh-so-loved movies. Grab your popcorn, snuggle up, and let the love unfold on the screen!
By Natalie Enriquez and Piper Figallo
13 Going On 30, is about a 13-year-old girl named Jenna who wishes to be 30 and wakes up as a 30-year-old woman. She navigates adulthood while trying to figure out what truly matters. It’s a fun and heartwarming coming-of-age story!
The Notebook is a beautiful and emotional love story about a young couple, Noah and Allie, who fall deeply in love during the summer of 1940. Despite their different backgrounds, they face numerous challenges and obstacles that test their love and commitment over the years. It’s a heartwarming and tear-jerking film that will leave you feeling all the emotions.
La La Land is a romantic musical film about Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a jazz pianist, who meet and fall in love in Los Angeles. The movie beautifully captures their dreams, struggles, and the bittersweet reality of pursuing their careers while navigating their relationship. It’s a visually stunning and enchanting film.
10 Things I Hate About You, a timeless romantic comedy with a witty lead character and a charismatic love interest. It’s a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” The film follows the story of Kat and Bianca, two sisters with very different personalities, as they navigate high school, love, and unexpected relationships. The film unfolds with Patrick’s attempts to charm Kat, revealing the humorous and heartwarming aspects of this story.
50 First Dates, is a great Valentine’s movie due to its unique take on love. The story is about the challenges a character named Henry faces when he falls for a girl named Lucy who suffers from short-term memory loss caused by a car accident. Henry is determined to win her heart, so he comes up with creative ways to make her fall in love with him every day, although she is unable to remember her previous encounters with him due to her accident.
The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants is more about the love within friendship than romance. This film portrays the strong bond between a group of four friends. In the movie, they all find a “magical” pair of genes that somehow fits them all perfectly and they share them as they go on to start their own journeys. As the characters navigate through their life, the movie emphasizes this group of friends supporting each other throughout their ups and downs. This movie has a theme of friendship, personal growth, and strong connections between your friends.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is about a girl who writes a magazine piece on ditching guys in 10 days, but ends up falling for one she’s trying to lose. This movie is a hilarious mix of love and tricks as they see if their relationship can survive her crazy experiment. Their journey is full of laughs, surprises, and ultimately, a test of true love.
So grab some popcorn, snuggle up with your loved ones, and let the magic of these romantic films sweep you off your feet during this week of love. Love is definitely in the air with these heartwarming movie picks!
Natalie Enriquez
Natalie Enriquez, '24, is in her second year of writing for the Redwood Gigantea. Outside of journalism, she likes to pass time reading or listening to music. Natalie hopes to make her time, as well as others, at Redwood High School fun and memorable.
Piper Figallo
Piper Figallo '24 is a student at Redwood High school. Piper is dedicated to using her writing skills to produce great stories for the Redwood Gigantea.
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