Metro Editors, Channel Hosts, and Celebrities On Their Favorite Valentine's Day Movies
The Princess Bride, A Moment To Remember, Serendipity, and more!
With Valentine's Day coming up, we've found that we've been wanting to rewatch our favorite romantic movies again—perfect for a quiet night in with our significant others this Valentine's in lockdown. Below, we've asked Metro editors, Metro Channel hosts, and various celebrities to share what their favorite films are!
Check them out:
Metro Picks: Favorite Valentine's Day Movies
Metro Picks: Favorite Valentine's Day Movies
The Princess Bride
"Love this playful retelling of the damsel in distress fairytale, especially with handsome Cary Elwes as the lead. It's romantic and fun, with pirates, sword fights, magic, well developed characters and did I mention Cary Elwes? Never fails to make me laugh." –Troy Barrios, Food Editor
Serendipity
"Not sure if this is considered a Valentine's movie but it is romance nonetheless. My ultimate fave romantic flick is Serendipity because it brings me back to when movies were romantic, cheesy, and dreamy. That idea of fate and destiny and how it brings lovers together never fails to get me." –Kate Paras, Beauty and Wellness Editor
A Moment to Remember
"If you're in the mood for something melodramatic this Valentine's Day, I suggest you watch "A Moment to Remember" starring Jung Woo-sung and Son Ye-jin. This is a classic Korean film that shows the meaning of true, unconditional love with such a poignant narrative. Imagine falling in love with someone, settling down, and making lots of beautiful memories together, only to be forgotten by your partner due to Alzheimer's disease. I watched this several times, and it always brings me to tears." –Grace Libero-Cruz, People Editor
Jerry Maguire
"My favorite romantic movie of all time is Jerry Maguire starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renee Zellweger. It’s funny and yet romantic at the same time. I like how it’s about getting out of your comfort zone and taking a leap of faith in the name of love. Tom Cruise is incredibly hot too in this film and the soundtrack is spot on!" –Lala Ventura, Metro Channel Head
Before Sunrise
"Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke at their prime, a minimalistic plot about two strangers of different cultures, wandering around romantic Vienna at night. We all know that for good reason, Richard Linklater came up with Before Sunset ten years later and Before Midnight in 2013. I feel like I’ve grown up with these characters! There’s something about Celine and Jesse that seems to be so relatable but their love is definitely one for the cinema, even if it was presented with seemingly casual banter. This is what makes the film magical. Plus if anything, there’s the poem, Milkshake, making a cameo in the film which became the love anthem of the ‘90’s, which was an era that was otherwise riddled with angst and all things grunge." –Anna Rosete, Living Editor
My Best Friend’s Wedding
"This story never gets old! I loved the premise when I first watched this, and still love it twenty years later. It’s a movie that shows that love isn’t about chasing someone that isn’t for you. I loved the character of Julia Robert’s Julianne’s gay confidant, George (Rupert Everett), who really seemed to be the only one thinking straight!" – Raul Manzano, Editor-in-chief of Metro Society, Host of EIC On the Move
10 Things I Hate About You
"On Valentine's Day, I could put on any 90's romcom and be super happy with it. Never Been Kissed (or anything starring Drew Barrymore, TBH), You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, As Good as It Gets, She's All That... I could gobble all that up, always dreaming of finding a love like in these movies. But if I had to narrow it down to just one, it would have to be 10 Things I Hate About You. See, in my teen years, I was a bit of a rebel/outcast, felt different from my peers in a way, and related so much to Julia Stiles' Kat Stratford and dreamt of nothing more than a dreamy Heath Ledger to *see* me and, yes, really, actually fall in love with me." – Justin Convento
An Affair to Remember
"Well, am not sure if it’s a Valentines movie but the first one that comes to mind is An Affair to Remember with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. It’s sentimental and melodramatic but it’s got a fantastic cast , amazing locations and it puts me in a good mood!" – Anton Barretto, Host of Metro Home
As Good As It Gets, Moulin Rouge, In The Mood For Love
- Geolette Esguerra, Editor-in-chief of Metro.Style
Leap Year
"This is such a surprising new gem i discovered over the lockdown and it instantly became of my most favorite romcoms ever! It's a simple and funny meet-cute movie that's perfect if you just wanna switch off for the day. Amy Adams was relatable and fun while Matthew Goode was your stubborn cute guy you hate to love. The Ireland setting definitely helped create a romantic mood! Don't sit this one out for your V-Day lineup!" —Randz Manucom, Fashion Editor
Notting Hill
"To celebrate the month of love, I decided to watch one romcom per day for 28 days. I document this on Twitter and created the hashtag #28Romcoms28Days. Day 10, (as a birthday treat to myself) it’s Notting Hill by Richard Curtis. This is my ultimate favorite romcom, my comfort movie—not just because I have a weakness for 90s Hugh Grant, books, and the queen that is Julia Roberts but because this classic ticked the following boxes for me: Charming (check!), Cheesy (check!), Chemistry (check!). I’m just a girl, looking for a romcom with a happy ending that will leave me with happy tears. Well, Notting Hill. How long do I intend to rewatch this film, you ask? Indefinitely." -Judy Arias, Managing Editor
Love Actually
"My favorite Valentine’s Movie is Love Actually because it portrays many love stories in a beautiful, witty and humorous English setting. We watch it without fail every year and it always puts me in a good mood."—Steph Kienle, host of Metro Home
When Harry Met Sally, Bridges of Madison Country, Call Me By Your Name, The Philadelphia Story, and Casablanca
'I don’t really have V Day Movies BUT my fave love/RomCom stories are When Harry Met Sally, Bridges of Madison Country, Call Me By Your Name, The Philadelphia Story, and Casablanca (of course!)"—Iza Calzado, actress
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