Good and Bad Chick Flicks

[Marmel]

We have all (ok, not shorty, he hasn't had a girlfriend yet) suffered through some incredibly terrible chick flicks, but I am sure that there were a few you actually enjoyed. Share your experiences here so the rest of us will know what we are getting into when asked (or told) we will watch movie ________.


I bought "How to lose a guy in 10 days" on DVD a past weekend. Wasn't really looking forward to watching it, but did anyway. Besides some corny dialog, and McCaunehey (sp?) trying to pull the old cocky and funny (tm) routine a bit too much early on, this was a pretty good movie. I laughed pretty hard at some parts, and the story was decent enough. I would recommend it.


On the other hand, Moulin Rouge might be one of the worst things I have ever seen....I couldn't do the whole thing, I just shut it off about 3/4 of the way through. Terrible piece of crap.

[Buccaneer]

I would argue that Mel Gibson/Helen Hunt "What Women Wants" is not a chick flick but if you assume it is, I would add that because it is one of my top 15 favorite movies.

[sachmo71]

Terms of Endearment was a great movie. As was Steel Magnolias.


I did not like What Women Want at all. *shrug*

[KWhit]

Some of my favorite "chick flicks".

Jerry Maguire
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Sleepless In Seattle

[Super Ugly]

My old girlfriend was really into 'Girl Interrupted.' I don't know if that counts but it was one of the worst pieces of shit I've ever seen. 'Dirty Dancing,' too.

[FrogMan]

I enjoyed What Women Want quite a lot.

I also liked Serendipity.

We watched 40 days and 40 Nights two days ago. I found it very funny, had quite a few laughs.

I consider myself lucky because the wife isn't too much into the YaYa sisterhood and Moulin Rouge kind of movies. Suits me pretty well I'll tell you :)

FM

[Celeval]

Serendipity was a good movie, but is it really a chick flick if it stars John Cusack?

I'm a fan of Moulin Rouge, too. Ah, well.

Kevin

[KWhit]

Yeah me too.

Moulin Rouge surprised me. I really liked it a lot.

[sachmo71]

Moulin Rouge is a chick flick? Well, then add that one to my list, please. Great movie.

[QuikSand]

I vote "yes" on Moulin Rouge and "no" on What Woman Want. To each his own, I suppose.

Fortunately, my dating is pretty limited now that I'm married - and I married a woman who doesn't really prefer "chick flicks." (Right now, she'd rather play poker. Keeper!)

[cthomer5000]

I thought Moulin Rouge was probably the worst movie I've ever seen. I saw it in the theatre with 4 women, and we all sat there paralyzed by the horror in front of us. We were all really angry when we later realized everyone else hated it, and if any one of us had suggested leaving, we would have been out the door immediately. it was truly tragic.

[sachmo71]

Originally posted by cthomer5000
I thought Moulin Rouge was probably the worst movie I've ever seen. I saw it in the theatre with 4 women, and we all sat there paralyzed by the horror in front of us. We were all really angry when we later realized everyone else hated it, and if any one of us had suggested leaving, we would have been out the door immediately. it was truly tragic.

What were you expecting going into this movie? I think the thing for me was that I had no expectations for the movie whatsoever, but I heard the soundtrack first. I knew that I would at least like the music, and so however the movie turned out I would still have that. Luckly for me, I found the cinematography incredible.

[cuervo72]

Is Miss Congeniality a chick flick? That was mildly amusing. Four Weddings and a Funeral was ok too. I also admit to having enjoyed Fried Green Tomatoes.

[Samdari]

Originally posted by sachmo71
What were you expecting going into this movie? I think the thing for me was that I had no expectations for the movie whatsoever, but I heard the soundtrack first. I knew that I would at least like the music, and so however the movie turned out I would still have that. Luckly for me, I found the cinematography incredible.
So you enjoy pure crap if it looks pretty on film?

Count me in the "Moulin Rouge is a painful experience to watch" camp.

[Kodos]

I liked Moulin Rouge, especially the singing.

When Harry Met Sally, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Jerry Maguire are all great movies.

The worst chick flick ever might be "Dr. T and His Women." The first five minutes of it were more annoying than 2 hours of Jar Jar Binks. Me and the little woman shut that one off almost before it started.

Serendipity was okay, but I feel sorry for any guy who dates a woman like that. She should be shot for being such an idiot.

[Frozenrope]

Four Weddings and a Funeral
When Harry Met Sally
Forget Paris
Sleepless in Seattle
The Bridges of Madison County (can't believe I'm putting that one down.)
About Last Night

Good chick flick movies


The Wedding Singer
That Nicholas Cage as an Angel Movie
Ghost
Anything featuring Drew Barrymore

Bad chick flick movies

[Draft Dodger]

Originally posted by cthomer5000
I thought Moulin Rouge was probably the worst movie I've ever seen. I saw it in the theatre with 4 women, and we all sat there paralyzed by the horror in front of us. We were all really angry when we later realized everyone else hated it, and if any one of us had suggested leaving, we would have been out the door immediately. it was truly tragic.

ditto.

I HATE musicals, but I like McGregor and Kidman, and I'd heard good things about this. So, when it was on HBO my wife and I gave it a shot. Turned it off halfway through - it was like watching a train wreck. I simply did not get it.

My choice for chick flick that I'll watch is Sweet Home Alabama. Of course, I could watch Reese Witherspoon read from a phone book.

[Draft Dodger]

So far, Fried Green Tomatoes and maybe Miss Congeniality are the only 2 chick flicks mentioned that I could tolerate.

[JohnnyBenson]

Sweet Home Alabama

[cuervo72]

Originally posted by Draft Dodger
So far, Fried Green Tomatoes and maybe Miss Congeniality are the only 2 chick flicks mentioned that I could tolerate.

:)

DD, have you seen Reese lately? Now that she's pregnant again, the boob fairy has certainly paid her a visit....

[Draft Dodger]

:)

[lurker]

What do you do if you’re dating a guy who went to see Moulin Rouge when he was visiting another guy? And who LIKES musicals? On the one hand, I was glad I didn’t have to see that crap with him. On the other hand, he likes musicals….?

(Really hoping he doesn’t kill me for posting this.)

Did I mention he likes musicals?

[JohnnyBenson]

Does he like guys too? Like, really like him. hmmmmm.....

Did I mention I think he likes guys?

[sachmo71]

Originally posted by Samdari
So you enjoy pure crap if it looks pretty on film?

Count me in the "Moulin Rouge is a painful experience to watch" camp.

Where did I say that? I am trying to find out why he didn't like the film. I would ask the same question of you, but I'm sure I already know the answer.


EDIT: too many alreadys.

[Buccaneer]

I never understand the interest in Reese Witherspoon's looks. I think she is quite unattractive with that blond hair, pasty complexion, too much makeup and worse of all, that gummy smile. Ugh.

[JohnnyBenson]

Do you like guys also...? DAMN!!

[lurker]

Ah, I probably shouldn't have posted that. It was more of an inside joke dig at him. I constantly tease him about liking musicals, and fortunately, that's his only gay tendency (and there would be something wrong with that if he's dating a girl!).

Speaking of chick flicks, we went to see Two Weeks Notice while we were visiting his family and had nothing else to do. So bad. I can't even express how terrible this movie is. They actually tried to make a joke out of Sandra Bullock's character having diarrhea! How disturbing is that?

Anyway, I hate the idea that movies like that are lauded as chick flicks. They're just bad flicks. Stupid girls and stupid guys like them.

[cuervo72]

Originally posted by Buccaneer
I never understand the interest in Reese Witherspoon's looks. I think she is quite unattractive with that blond hair, pasty complexion, too much makeup and worse of all, that gummy smile. Ugh.

You forgot the pointy chin :) She's not one of my favorites, but she's ok. She was tough to miss in the recent pictures I've seen.

[FrogMan]

Originally posted by Buccaneer
I never understand the interest in Reese Witherspoon's looks. I think she is quite unattractive with that blond hair, pasty complexion, too much makeup and worse of all, that gummy smile. Ugh.

huh, you forgot that long chin of hers...

FM

[FrogMan]

shoot Cuervo beat me to it! :D

FM

[Buccaneer]

I did catch part of Sweet Home Alabama that my wife rented. She's not a bad actress at all, esp. compared to her awful contemporaries of Drew, Diaz, et al. Speaking of chick flicks, I caught most of Ya Ya on HBO while on a trip last month. It was confusing but enough tension to want to know how it comes out.

[Buccaneer]

http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Events/1059/wi20001214_ReeseWitherspoon_Granitz_131817.jpg

My god, I didn't even notice the pointy chin. That's bizzare.

Not as horrid looking as Nicole Kidman can be, though.

[cuervo72]

Originally posted by Buccaneer

My god, I didn't even notice the pointy chin. That's bizzare.

Not as horrid looking as Nicole Kidman can be, though.

It was a prosthesis!

(I've always been partial to Ms. Kidman)


edit to remove excessive protruding chin pic

[Buccaneer]

To back up my claim on Kidman

http://www.foxnews.com/images/63600/2_22_225_cruise_and_kidman.jpg

Why celebrities and fans think that blond hair, pasty complexion and hooker-type makeup look good is beyond me.

[Leonidas]

I liked Ghost.

[cuervo72]

Originally posted by Buccaneer
To back up my claim on Kidman

http://www.foxnews.com/images/63600/2_22_225_cruise_and_kidman.jpg

Why celebrities and fans think that blond hair, pasty complexion and hooker-type makeup look good is beyond me.

I don't think that's that bad a picture, and I've always thought of her as a redhead. I'll take a "porcelain" complexion over a tan any day.

http://www.netmachine.ru/wall/Nicole_Kidman_01_1024x768.jpg

[GrantDawg]

She is a redhead, with a redhead’s complexion, which is nice.

[Buccaneer]

Ok, redhead, which is worse. You two, cuervo and GD, makes me sick. :D

[cuervo72]

We're not the only redhead lovers here! :)

[Abe Sargent]

I am a redhead lover too. Remember my porn thread....?


Oh, and as for chick flicks:

I like My Best Friend's Wedding

I own Sliding Doors and How to Make an American Quilt.

-Anxiety

[cuervo72]

Yes, I believe I do :) Find any good ones yet?

[revrew]

Personally, I like redheads with a tan. Oh, well.

Liked:
How to Lose a Guy
While You Were Sleeping
Harry met Sally
Sweet Home Alabama (who cares if Reese is hot; it was hilarious. One of my faves)
What Women Want
and, going way out on a limb here...Tortilla Soup

Didn't:
Moulin Rouge
anything with Susan Sarandon

[korme]

nicole kidman is not even close to attractive, i'm with bucc on that one

[Buccaneer]

Shorty, I can handle the rage of WSUCougar for believing that, can you? :)

[lurker]

How did this turn into the Hot Chicks thread? The last thing I need is for my manager to see me goofing off looking at pictures of women! How embarrassing and weird would that be...

[Easy Mac]

sixteen candles


hated:
lose a guy
dirty dancing
moulin rouge...

i dont think i can list them all.

[JohnnyBenson]

Redheads...uhhh...no

[Swaggs]

Originally posted by Buccaneer
I never understand the interest in Reese Witherspoon's looks. I think she is quite unattractive with that blond hair, pasty complexion, too much makeup and worse of all, that gummy smile. Ugh.

::Applause::

I think, based on past comments, I would allow Bucc to set me up on a blind date. My wife would probably veto the deal, but the man has good taste in women.

[Buccaneer]

This would be the one (even my wife knows about her). :)

[Draft Dodger]

yep, she's a dog :rolleyes:

http://imagecache.allposters.com/images/73/039_40650.jpg

[tucker342]

The only chick flick I can think of at the moment that doesn't bother me is Miss Congeniality. I'm sure there are others, just none that I can think of....