Chick flicks, roms coms, whatever you call them – they're an essential part of our understanding of life and (dare I be so bold to say) even our very survival.
Whether you're supremely hungover, feeling a little sad, or you just want to put something really good on in the background, these films are sure to pep you up and make you feel fabulous.They're classically funny, heart-warming and even though they might be "unrealistic" in some ways, they'll still inspire you to feel good about the world again.
Watch any of these 30 films from the comfort of your very own blanket cocoon, or at a friend's place when you abandon plans to go out in favour of a cosy night in, and you won't be left disappointed. It's an unspoken rule that you and all your girlfriends need to have seen every single one of these films because – to quote number four on this list – "that's just like, the rules of feminism!"
So go on, have a read and get inspired for your next movie night.
1. Notting Hill
“I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love me."
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2. Crazy Stupid Love
Smart, funny, and starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling – that's all you need to ask for really.
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3. About Time
This is a really sweet film, once you can get past the fact that the main actor was one of Ron Weasley's brothers.
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4. Mean Girls
The film we are reminded of every time it's October 3rd.
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5. 10 Things I Hate About You
Nothing in this world will ever beat Heath Ledger singing Can't Take My Eyes Off You across the sports ground with the school's marching band.
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6. When Harry Met Sally
That scene in Katz's Deli... hoo boy.
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7. Legally Blonde
Bend and snap. Need I say more?
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8. The Holiday
The film that makes everyone want to run away to the English countryside for Jude Law Christmas.
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9. He's Just Not That Into You
A sweet ode to how much dating can suck.
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Credit: Warner Bros[/caption]
10. Bridget Jones's Diary
We've all been Bridget in the opening scene at one point or another.
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11. My Best Friend's Wedding
Inspiring everyone else to have a "back-up" friend to marry if you're both still single when you're older.
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12. The Notebook
The ultimate romance story.
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13. Clueless
The epitome of the 90s, and oh god the fashion... the fashion.
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14. Miss Congeniality
"Describe your perfect date?"
"That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket."
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Credit: Warner Bros[/caption]
15. 50 First Dates
A hilarious film about short-term memory loss. Who woulda thought?
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Credit: Happy Madison Pictures[/caption]
16. Pretty Woman
A modern interpretation of Cinderella, only better.
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Credit: Touchstone Pictures[/caption]
17. How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
Kate Hudson in that yellow dress... pwoah.
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Credit: Paramount Pictures[/caption]
18. Bring It On
You'll have "Hey Mickey you're so fine" in your head forever after.
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Credit: Beacon Pictures[/caption]
19. Bridesmaids
A bold and hilarious new kind of flick chick courtesy of the fabulous Kristen Wiig.
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Credit: Universal Pictures[/caption]
20. The Devil Wears Prada
"Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking."
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Credit: 20th Century Fox[/caption]
21. She's The Man
MVP in this film is without question Eunice.
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Credit: DreamWorks Studios[/caption]
22. No Strings Attached
A very good film about modern romance starring the always perfect Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.
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Credit: Paramount Pictures[/caption]
23. 27 Dresses
Katherine Heigl singing Benny And The Jets drunkenly at the bar is everything.
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Credit: 20th Century Fox[/caption]
24. Titanic
I refuse to comment on the door and if it had space for more than one person.
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Credit: 20th Century Fox[/caption]
25. Dirty Dancing
"No-one puts Baby in the corner."
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26. The Princess Diaries
The makeover, the etiquette lessons, the whimsical mother... this is just too good.
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27. Sex And The City
The film is admitted a very long, OTT version of everything the series leads up to, but it's still good.
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Credit: Warner Bros[/caption]
28. 500 Days Of Summer
A very good film that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, but in a constructive way.
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Credit: Fox Searchlight Pictures[/caption]
29. A Cinderella Story
We need at least one Hilary Duff film in here, and this high-school fairytale does it.
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Credit: Warner Bros[/caption]
30. Love Actually
A rom-com that's even become a bit of a Christmas tradition for a lot of us.
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Credit: Universal Pictures[/caption]
Now hurry along and call your girls over, get some popcorn going in the microwave and plonk yourselves into a nice spot rich with cushions and blankets.
