If you are the one who is not excited about Valentine’s Day this year then it is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with gal pals. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, and it’s even more fun when you have someone to share it with. But that doesn’t mean you cannot have a great time just by yourself or with your BFF! Plan a fun evening with your friends and stay in to have some fun.
Grab some popcorn and enjoy binge-watch some light-hearted movies. Sunday Editors have curated a list of movies you can watch with friends and enjoy the night in. Whether you’re single or taken these five movies are the perfect way to spend your Galentine’s Day.
Bridesmaids
‘Bridesmaids’ is at the top of our list. For the ultimate Galentine’s Day get–together, why not host a movie night and watch Bridesmaids? Bridesmaids is a hilarious comedy about a group of friends who come together for the wedding of their best friend, Annie – Kristen Wiig. The movie follows their different journeys as they navigate the ups and downs of wedding planning and friendship. The movie is full of laughs and heartwarming moments, making it the perfect movie to watch with your friends this Galentine’s Day. Plus, the movie is full of fashion inspiration. From the elegant bridesmaid dresses to the chic and trendy looks of the characters, it’s sure to give you some ideas for your next outfit.
Bridget Jone’s Diary
This rom–com follows the journey of Bridget Jones, a thirty–something single woman struggling to navigate her chaotic love life. It’s a classic story of finding love in the most unexpected places, and it’s sure to have you laughing out loud.
Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect is the perfect choice for these ladies to get together and enjoy an evening of laughter, singing, and friendship. Pitch Perfect is the story of the all–girl a cappella group, The Bellas. The group is made up of an eclectic bunch of students from the fictional college, Barden University. After failing to win the national championship, the Bellas set out to redeem themselves by competing in the World Championship. Along the way, the girls have to learn to work together, overcome their differences, and take a chance on a new member who may just be their ticket to success.
How To Be Single
The movie follows a group of friends, all of whom are navigating the tricky world of being single. The movie follows the lives of four gal-pals as they learn how to embrace their single lives and all the joys and struggles that come with it. Through the eyes of these four characters, we get to see the ups and downs of being single, and the importance of having a solid group of friends to lean on during the tough times.
The Princess Diaries
What better way to celebrate a fun evening with friends than to watch a classic rom–com like The Princess Diaries? The 2001 film stars Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, a teenage girl who discovers that she’s the heir to the throne of the fictional country of Genovia. The movie follows Mia as she navigates the world of princesshood, learning how to be a princess with the help of her grandmother Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews). Along the way, Mia learns to accept her newfound royal responsibilities and discovers the power of true friendship. The Princess Diaries is a perfect movie to watch with your gal pals this Galentine’s Day. The story is full of funny and heartwarming moments.
No matter what you’re doing for Valentine’s Day, these five movies are the perfect way to spend your Galentine’s Day. So grab some popcorn and get ready to settle in for a night of romance and laughs!