By Megan Ruge Living and arts editor
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Men and women alike will flock to the stores this weekend for a last minute box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers. But stores that carry the multitude of last minute Valentine’s must-have’s are not the only ones that will be experiencing a lot of traffic this weekend.
The week of Valentine’s Day has become a wildly popular week for Netflix, since the overwhelming rise of “Netflix and chill.” And Netflix is aware of its place on this treasured week. Netflix has officially provided us with several opportunities for whatever your Valentine’s Day situation may be.
Whether you are riding solo or looking for a view for two, I have located some of the best Netflix films, available now, for your viewing pleasure.
For those of you who are looking for a romantic comedy that’s run-of-the-mill yet contains a surprising plot line twist, “I Hate Valentine’s Day” is the film for you.
“I Hate Valentine’s Day” is the perfect film for those of you who are fans of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” because the main romance occurs between the same two actors. This makes the onscreen chemistry undeniable. The film tells the story of a florist who, after being severely burned by an ex, decides that relationships should never last more than five dates.
That is, until she meets a career monogamist who wants to give her method a try.
Because of the impeccable casting, the film gives you that feeling of relatability even if the viewer can not relate. The butterflies feeling is evident, the viewer will feel hopeful, hopeless and completely in love all before the end of the film.
You can watch this film solo, with a significant other or with a group of friends, but no matter how you watch it, the film will have you believing in love.
The next film to talk about is “Michael Bolton’s Big Sexy Valentine’s Day Special.” The film is a Netflix original, released this year.This film is for the viewer who really likes to have a good laugh. The film’s strange humor allows for an interesting dynamic on Valentine’s Day.
In this film, Michael Bolton has a sit down with Santa. During their conversation, Santa tells him that he needs 75,000 new babies before Christmas so he can meet his toy quota.
So to help him out, Michael Bolton hosts a telethon in order to inspire the world to make love, and to make babies, this Valentine’s Day. Familiar faces, like Andy Sandberg and Will Forte, add to the laugh factor of this hilarious film.
The film is a good one to view with friends, so if you’re planning a group Valentine’s Day get-together, this is the film I recommend.
The next film on our list is “The Loft.” This film is a thriller about five married men who get involved in a secret loft where they meet women who are willing to spoil their fantasies.
The men involved in these affairs have an agreement to keep this place a secret, but when one of the women is found dead in the loft, the idea that their place is a secret may have buried them six feet under.
This films is one for those viewers who like to get their heart rate up, in a “someone just died” kind of way.
This is a new and interesting way to spend your Valentine’s Day. If this is the road you choose to follow, follow it lightly. This film is one where the theme of love is one of very twisted kind and exemplified in a way that might make your head spin.
Whether you’re looking for a laugh, some love or a heart-racing thriller, Netflix has got you this Valentine’s Day with a variaty of “love” themed films to keep you company. No matter what you pick, these films are sure to leave you feeling loved.
