Chick flicks are a cinematic genre we’ve grown to appreciate more than ever over the past few years. In times of uncertainty, sometimes all you need is your best mates, wine and some snacks, a few face masks and a girly film.
A girl’s night in wouldn’t be complete without a ’90s rom-com or a sad movie to sniffle those woes away to, and while these movies might not test your brain, they will bring a smile to your face to distract you from all the doom and gloom going on in the world.
So, this weekend – but to be honest, you can do this any day – get that duvet on the sofa and prepare for a movie marathon. And if you need a little guidance about what to watch first, we’ve rounded up the best chick flicks to watch.
Looking for a classic? Look no further than Charlie’s Angels, with our favourite trio Cameron, Drew and Lucy. Or how about Legally Blonde? It may not have won Reese Witherspoon her Oscar, but playing the iconic Elle Woods is arguably the actress’ finest hour. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock: the film follows Elle as she enrols at Harvard to win back her man and get a law degree.
But ever the sassy queen, she realises the man is not what she was looking for; a legal career is what truly makes her happy. All the feels. Always.
Want something a bit more heartwarming and coming-of-age? Saoirse Ronan doesn’t disappoint as a teenager with lofty ambitions in Lady Bird. Looking for something a bit more recent? Well, there’s always Netflix’s trio franchise To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, and you cannot go wrong with a bit of Jennifer Lopez in this year’s Marry Me and Hustlers.
Divine watching. But of course, there’s nothing like a Hugh Grant classic or the undeniable chemistry of Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days. Drama, drama, drama.
