Chick Flics For Men

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edited October 2004 in Music & Movies
Every so often I find it prudent to forgo my normal movie fare and revive my bona fides as a sensitive male by watching a chick flic with my wife and possibly one or more of her sisters. Lots of tears but few screams, horse rides through the English countryside instead of car chases through LA, existential as opposed to physical pain, emotionally immature men, etc..

While this has frequently been an exercise in tedium, from time to time I am rewarded by a genuinely pleasant experience, usually because of either incredibly witty writing by the author, extended nude scenes (tastefully done in a way that empowers women, of course) somewhere in the movie, or just a good story.

I believe that it would be great service to the males in the club if we could compile a list of movies that not only make the grade as chick flics but which also offer a little something for the boys. Please give me some suggestions before this Saturday night.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2004
    In honor of Christopher Reeve this weekend I will be watching
    "Somewhere in Time". This is a truly great chick flick that guys can still relate too since Jane Seymour in her prime was a sight to behold and the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island on the U.P. of Michigan where the film is set is a great vacation destination in itself.

    Check it out, it won't let you down.

    DG
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  • TheReaper
    TheReaper Posts: 636
    edited October 2004
    Better Off Dead and other John Cusack movies
    Princess Bride
    Breakfast Club
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2004
    ummmmmm........

    Thinkin' real hard over here......


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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2004
    No, Wait a sec...

    Backdraft!! Macho firemen types playin' with their hoses!


    Sorry guys I couldn't resist.:D

    Howzabout Ghost, Rain Man, or the Jerry Lewis classic Cinderfella!!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2004
    chick flicks for men. is an oxymoron. it doesn't exist :p

    you have your men's movies. and then your womens movies.. they should never mix in my opinion. ;)

    I can think of lots of womens movies for women. but none for men.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited October 2004
    I actually enjoyed "Love Actually" thought it was pretty entertaining. Kiera Knightly isn't too bad to look at either!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2004
    My wife liked "Frequency" and its got stuff that blows up and everything.:D
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  • therockman
    therockman Posts: 349
    edited October 2004
    My wife and her friends like:

    BOYS DON'T CRY
    KISSING JESSICA STEIN
    THE GOOD GIRL
    MEAN GIRLS
    BLUE CRUSH
    MULLHULAND DRIVE

    I have sat through all of these movies with my wife and her friends and I find them all quite enjoyable.

    Rocky
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited October 2004
    Braveheart.
    Ivanhoe.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by therockman
    My wife and her friends like:

    BOYS DON'T CRY
    KISSING JESSICA STEIN
    THE GOOD GIRL
    MEAN GIRLS
    BLUE CRUSH
    MULLHULAND DRIVE

    I have sat through all of these movies with my wife and her friends and I find them all quite enjoyable.

    Rocky

    The Good Girl - Can't go wrong with a few seconds of Jennifer Aniston's ****! :eek:
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited October 2004
    Mulholland Drive?? Women like that one?? I thought it was totally for guys with the totally amazing... eh... scene :)

    I just saw Mean Girls this past week too. I know its sorta dirty, but Lindsey Lohan definitely looks good! Funny movie too... Tina Fey is definitely a good comedic writer.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2004
    Danger BOys fave chick flick.. The Long Kiss Goodnight :p
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  • francour
    francour Posts: 12
    edited October 2004
    "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"

    FEEL HIS PAIN!!!
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited October 2004
    Texas Chain Saw Massacre - the wife LOVES it! (yeah, RIGHT!)
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  • therockman
    therockman Posts: 349
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by bknauss
    Mulholland Drive?? Women like that one?? I thought it was totally for guys with the totally amazing... eh... scene :)

    I just saw Mean Girls this past week too. I know its sorta dirty, but Lindsey Lohan definitely looks good! Funny movie too... Tina Fey is definitely a good comedic writer.


    I think women like MUHOLLAND DRIVE because it has one of those "empowering" scripts; you know strong women doing things on their own. As a matter of fact every movie on my original list is a female empowering movie, chicks really go for those.

    Rocky Bennett
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  • mrmusicman
    mrmusicman Posts: 303
    edited October 2004
    How about ****,doesn't that qualify as chick flicks for men?:D
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Obvious choices with low heat...
    "When Harry Met Sally"
    "Shakespeare in Love"
    "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"
    "Kate & Leopold"

    A tad warmer...
    "Chocolat"

    Gettin' warmer...
    "Body Heat"

    Maybe too hot...
    "9-1/2 Weeks" :eek: Kim Bassinger at her Yummiest...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • movieguy
    movieguy Posts: 64
    edited October 2004
    about a boy
    love actually
    four weddings and a funeral
    under the tuscan sun
    big fish
    somethings got to give
    just a short list my wife just rattled off
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by movieguy
    just a short list my wife just rattled off
    ROFLMAO... Does she dress you as well? ;)
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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