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A Little Comedy For Valentine’s Day

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Two kids, one cat, one puppy and an activity schedule that just won’t quit means this years Valentine’s Day is going to look a little bit different than years gone by.  SassyHubby and I don’t go way overboard for this Hallmark Holiday, but we do always make time to re-connect, slow down, check in and celebrate that we are cruising through this crazy world together.  On tap for the big Valentine’s Day celebration this year?  A little sushi, a lot of chocolate, perhaps a teeny bit of champagne and of course some sloppy romantic comedy.  Last year I gave you my picks for the Top Romantic Movies Of All Time!  This year, I will help you find a new flick to watch.  Here are my picks for top 5 Romantic Comedies of 2014.  Why romantic comedies?  Because sometimes life needs a little laughter!

1. Blended

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Starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. (Confession; I adore every movie these two do together!) After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren (Barrymore) and Jim (Sandler) agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they are all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week. 

 

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2. What If

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Confession: I may now have a crush on Daniel Radcliffe! There is a lot more to this boy than Harry Potter.  Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her long time boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life.

3. Sex Tape

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Clearly this couple doesn’t work in social media!  LOL  Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel, two kids and not time, get in more than a little trouble when they discover a very private sex tape they made was not deleted, but instead ended up in the “cloud”.  (proving once again that nobody really understands the cloud!)  Their mission, to get it back. 

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4. That Awkward Moment

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A little Zac Efron is the only reason this movie made my list.  Zac (Jason) and three friends have reached a tipping point in their relationships.  It’s that awkward moment where they have to decide to either end it, or decide it’s true love.  A kinda cute date night movie with an R rating.  This one gave the SassyHubby a couple of laughs. 

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5. The Best Of Me

So this one is not a romantic comedy, but it just had to be on my list because, come on, Nicholas Sparks!

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A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.  Seeing each other again after 20 years apart reignites the love they’ve never forgotten. 

So there you have it, my top five Romantic Comedy Movies from 2014, all Valentine’s Day approved!  Admittedly I found during my round up that pickings this year were kinda slim! Did I miss any masterpieces that you think should be added to this list?  Wishing you all a little romance this weekend! Mwah! xoxo

    • Comments

    1. FYI the movie “What If” was released in Canada under the title “The F Word”. The movie is set in Toronto.

    2. I would love to see What If and The Best of Me. I think they are both on Netflix. Great post!! 🙂

    4. good movies except sex tape horrible movie especially the cocaine part they made it look like it was fun to do. F-

      • Now I have to agree with you there!! I do not appreciate it when the movies make it look like drugs are a good idea. Great point.

    6. Thanks for the post. I have not seen a couple of the movies listed and will be checking them out.

    7. Now this is more like my kinda list of movies for Valentines, thanks girlie, we were just discussing how we should really look for a couple to watch with the girls tonight! Ah, you save me such stress and frustration

    11. I haven’t seen any of these movies, so might have to check one or two of them out this weekend!

    13. Thanks for the list. I haven’t seen any of these ones! They all look good and hopefully I will find some time to watch one or two of these with my husband.

    15. Thanks for the suggestions. Oh Sushi chocolate and a bit of champagne sounds perfect. Enjoy and stay warm. I am waiting for spring I think. Hug B