Men and women rarely find themselves on common ground when it comes to romantic comedies, but very often around Valentine's Day, star-crossed lovers and "one true love" beat out car chases and explosions. Here are a few flicks that both sexes might be able to settle on before settling into each other.
She says...
'The Sweetest Thing'
Synopsis: This movie is all about what's really on a girl's mind. With a non-apologetic attitude toward sex, it's a great way to spend Valentine's Day.
Who to watch it with: The girls.
Outcome: You'll have a dirty, dirty mind and maybe a song stuck in your head...
Caution: Being too crude may frighten men, the weaker sex.
'Dirty Dancing'
Synopsis: The loss of innocence to an older man who can dance and just so happens to be Patrick Swayze -- there's nothing sexier.
Who to watch it with: Anyone with whom you can move to the music.
Outcome: You'll want to "dance" the night away.
Caution: This kind of Dirty Dancing is very different then the kind that happens at Players, so don't try and interchange them.
'Bridget Jones' Diary'
Synopsis: No one's love life is simple. We fall for the wrong people, say the wrong things and we're not all skinny little toothpicks. But how can you resist men with British accents?
Who to watch it with: Anyone; everyone should love it.
Outcome: You may want to move to England.
Caution: Not all British men are Hugh Grant or Colin Firth; some have bad teeth.
'Sleepless in Seatle'
Synopsis: Love at first sight, fate, romance, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Finding love and putting faith in destiny makes this movie the ultimate romance.
Who to watch it with: Someone who lets you hold his or her hand when Tom Hanks says the word "...magic."
Outcome: You'll want to go to the top of the Empire State building to find your one true love.
Caution: More sensitive souls may find themselves shedding a few tears.
He says...
'Cruel Intentions'
Synopsis: A cheap, yet surprisingly entertaining and saucy film about sex, deception and more sex.
Who to watch it with: Anybody you want to get it on with within minutes of the film's closing credits.
Outcome: If you don't get some after watching this movie, you really need to rethink your game strategy.
Caution: Make sure not to watch it with any stepsiblings. Legal incest may occur. And also, women may be severely disappointed that you don't look like Ryan Phillippe.
'Forces of Nature'
Synopsis: An artsy comedy reminding us why we're meant to be with those we love.
Who to watch it with: A fiancé.
Outcome: Probably plenty of warm snuggling, which is perfect for State College weather in February, but don't expect any forces of nature to bring any play your way.
Caution: May cause you to want to reconsider spending the rest of your life with the significant other sitting next to you.
'The Wedding Singer'
Synopsis: Loveable loser Adam Sandler begins to fall in love with already-engaged hottie Drew Barrymore, set to a hilariously tacky 1980s backdrop.
Who to watch it with: The guy/girl you've had a crush on for a really long time.
Outcome: If you're lucky, perhaps some long-burgeoning emotions will be revealed.
Caution: Girls may not find you as loveably adorable as Adam Sandler.
'Moulin Rouge!'
Synopsis: Tragic, yet trippy tale of a poor boy and the hooker with a heart of gold who fall in love against all odds.
Who to watch it with: A bottle of Absinthe.
Outcome: Men will want to have sex with Nicole Kidman, and women will want the same with Ewan McGregor.
Caution: Women may or may not cry heartily at the film's end. Feign sympathy until the tears have dried.
The Ultimate Compromise
'When Harry Met Sally'
Synopsis: Can men and women actually be companions? The bittersweet, yet romantic and realistic ending states men and women can ultimately be both friends and lovers.
Who to watch it with: Anyone who's ever had a friend of the opposite sex.
Outcome: You'll be looking at all your "friends" for dateable potential.
Caution: Having sex with your buddies doesn't always lead to happily-ever-after endings.
