Hey, it’s the Superbowl! Again… Yawn…
Despite its inevitable yearly intrusion into our or our friend’s living rooms, Superbowl Sunday needn’t be a day of taco dips, beer and a cacophony of jersey-clad grown men yelling and cursing.
In fact, it can actually be civilized.
Traditionally a “chick flick” opens the Friday before “the big day” and usually grosses big because—you guessed it—ladies would prefer to sit in a cold, dark theater with a box of tissues wondering why their man “doesn’t do that” than be privy to the “dude fest” occurring on their couch.
Alas, this year is different, though (unless you’re in New York or L.A. In which case, run, don’t walk to see “Waiting for Forever,” a romantic comedy starring Blythe Danner, Rachel Bilson, and English cutie, Tom Sturridge).
So, since there aren’t any girly films opening that day this year we’ve decided to do half the work for you. Here’s our list of the top 10 movies to watch while he’s watching the game.
Yes, some will require tissues.
1. Mean Girls
Yes, it’s about high school students, but it’s Tina Fey and it’s soooo good.
See Lindsay Lohan sober for two whole hours (minus the party scene where she throws up from too much booze), and demonstrating some serious acting chops!
Everything about this movie is fantastic. The writing, the acting, the light-heartedness of it (Maybe a chaser after Black Swan?), and of course, Tiny Fey, Amy Pohler, and Tim Meadows.
2. Margot At The Wedding
Nicole Kidman is always great. But here she’s really great.
This Noah Baumbach film will have you laughing and cringing while watching Margot (Kidman) and Pauline (Jennifer Jason Leigh) fight only the way sisters can.
3. The Notebook
Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands, and James Garner are all heart-breakingly fantastic in this Nicholas Sparks tear-jerker.
Be prepared, though. Seeing men tackling each other afterwards will seem sooo barbaric.
4. Waitress
Keri Russell is a sweet as the pies she serves in this comedy. It’s the perfect film for anyone who has ever felt stuck in a situation—like 4 hours of football.
5. Vicky Christina Barcelona
Woody Allen at his best.
Vicky Christina Barcelona centers on Javier Bardem's (hilarious) relationships with three wildly different women: the indecisive Cristina (Scarlett Johannson), the practical Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and the fiery Maria Elena (Penlope Cruz).
The perfect light-hearted romp that will surely have you Googling ticket prices to Spain afterwards.
Oh, and you get to look at Javier Bardem for two hours.
6. Sideways
Smile at the tender relationship between Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Maya (Virginia Madsen), two fragile divorcees who are looking for a connection; and laugh ‘til you cry at the hilarious Jack – one of Thomas Hayden Church’s best performances to date.
7. About a Boy
Funny, heart-breaking, sweet and thoughtful – all in all a perfect movie.
Based on the Nick Hornby book, About a Boy centers around Hugh Grant and his relationship with a teenager, and how it takes him from sleazy and womanizing to devoted and loving.
8. When Harry Met Sally
It doesn’t get much more romantic or comedic than this.
Watch a young Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan portray a perfectly mismatched pair from college to middle age.
Note – the orgasm scene may even cause a pause on the football game!
9. Bridget Jones's Diary
The first one.
Renee Zelwegger (and Hugh Grant and Colin Firth) is hilarious in this romantic comedy (with a flawless British accent). Although you’ll be cringing for her many times, you’ll always be rooting for her.
10. Gone With The Wind
Arguably the most classic and romantic movie of all time.
Get entranced by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh… just have plenty of water and snacks on hand because it has a run time of over 4 hours!
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