The Best Valentine's Day Films

Valentine's Day's inter-twinning stories bring a lot of romance on the best Valentine's Day Films list. The title is simple and tells you everything you need to know. The ensemble is full of talented names including Anne Hathaway, Julia Robert, Jamie Foxx, Bradley Cooper and Jessica Alba among others. The film is focused on just one day in life of couples and single people. The feeling of romance is in the air, but as the day progresses different stories go different ways. Definitely rent Blu-ray edition if you want more, because there's a special feature where the stars confess their Valentine's Day stories. Intriguing, right?

I Hate Valentine's Day is on the best Valentine's Day Films list because sometimes you just need a good guilty pleasure to indulge in, and not just on this holiday. For the fans of My Big Fat Greek Wedding this might be a special treat, because I Hate Valentine's Day was the first on-screen reunion of Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. Genevieve is a flower shop owner with her own set of rules for dating. When she meets Greg, they start dating, but try to stick to her five-dates rule before falling for each other and getting hurt. But as their arrangement ends things are a bit different than she expected. Will Genevieve change her mind on how love works? 

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a true modern classic and without a doubt one of the best Valentine's Day Films. It's constantly among the most rented films at CinemaParadiso.co.uk which says a lot. The story follows a couple, Joel and Clementine, played by phenomenal Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet (and it's written by Charlie Kaufman). When their relationship turns sour, they in turns undergo a procedure to have memories of one another removed from their minds. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind combines so many genres that it appeals to most people. It's a romantic comedy, as well as drama, with a science fiction twist.

Romantic, yet heartbreaking, Titanic follows the story of two young lovers, Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio), who, aboard a cruise ship, fall in love but are divided by class. The famous film, of course, features the sinking of the Titanic when the ship collides with an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic, and the young lovers' journey is transformed into a breathtaking race for survival. For a special experience, rent it on Blu-ray 3D and feel the powerful story that has become a modern classic, as well as special features such as alternate ending and 'Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron' produced by National Geographic.

The best Valentine's Day Films list without Pretty Woman? Quite impossible. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts film is still one of the go-to romantic comedies we've all seen at least once. But that doesn't mean you can't see it again, and Valentine's Day is a good occasion. Edward Lewis is a rich corporate man in need of an escort and that's where Vivian Ward comes in. She's a diamond in a rough, spirited and streetwise, but otherwise shunned in the big world because of her profession. This film's been called a timeless rags-to-riches story and that summary depicts it perfectly. Also, Roy Orbinson's song Pretty Woman is a classic we still like listening.

Before Sunrise is one of the few romantic films that had successful sequels, and because of these instalments it needs to be a part of the best Valentine's Day Films list. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy play twentysomethings who meet on a train in Europe. They feel instant connection and venture into exploring Vienna after hours, getting to know the city and one another. In 2004's Before Sunset, the film picked up the story nine years after the events of the original, and the third one, Before Midnight released in 2013, picked up the story again after eighteen years of the original film. Directed by Richard Linklater, it is one of his finer works and it's a perfect date film. Why not make a marathon and watch all three?

The greatest love story ever told, that is how West Side Story is usually described. This highly acclaimed musical-romantic drama, based on Romeo and Juliet, is a must see on the best Valentine's Day Films list. Verona is replaced with 1950's New York City and rival families are replaced with youth gangs. West Side Story in a motion picture version (adapted from 1957 Broadway musical) stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, and George Chakiris. DVD and Blu-ray editions bring this song and dance spectacle much closer to the viewer with numerous special features including West Side Memories: Retrospective Documentary: Containing Natalie Wood's Original Vocal Recordings and New Interviews with Cast and Crew, Including Robert Wise and Stephen Sondheim.

There are numerous film adaptations of the William Shakespeare's play, but there is only one starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in a modern-day setting. The setting has been moved from its Elizabethan origins to the futuristic urban backdrop of Verona Beach. Baz Luhrmann's (Moulin Rouge) contemporary retelling should be high on the best Valentine's Day Films list, because even though tragic, it's still one of the most beautiful stories ever told. DVD and Blu-ray editions are packed with additional content for you to find out more, such as Shaking Up Shakespeare Picture-in-Picture Mode' with Audio Commentary by Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Donald M. McAlpine and Craig Pearce and featuring Behind-the-Scenes Footage and Stills.

2001 seems so far away, the year we first met Bridget Jones and her diary adventures. It's another romantic comedy that spawned rather successful sequels. That makes a great entry for the best Valentine's Day Films list! Bridget Jones is 30-something single London girl who makes a definitive New Year's resolution: "Resolution number one: obviously, will lose twenty pounds. Number two: will find nice sensible boyfriend and not continue to form romantic attachments to peeping-toms, megalomaniacs"... How much can change in her life in a year? The main cast includes Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. If you still haven't seen Bridget Jones in action then it's time you do so.

For some variety, we're bringing you a British romantic war drama to the best Valentine's Day Films list. Atonement is based on the Ian McEwan's novel of the same name. 13-year-old Briony Tallis changes several lives after she accuses her older sister's lover, Robbie Turner (James McAvoy) of a crime he did not commit. The plot spans across three time periods, mainly set in England: year 1935, World War II and present day. The war acts only as a mediator, in the background, for a story of lost love and a desire to atone. DVD and Blu-ray editions contain additional content including From Novel to Screen: Adapting a Classic.

Romantic film and time travel? Yes, please! We've got it all on the best Valentine's Day Films list. Eric Bana plays Henry DeTamble, a man who has a gene that allows him to involuntarily time travel. Rachel McAdams is Clare Abshire, an artist who shares deep emotional bond with Henry. Claire as his wife must deal with Henry's frequent absences and dangerous experiences. This romantic drama is based on Audrey Niffenegger's novel of the same name. The film is directed by Robert Schwentke who later went on to directed The Divergent series among other projects. Check out Blu-ray for the very special feature of an unconventional love story – Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana explore the defining moments in their characters' relationship.

Woody Allen must be on the best Valentine's Day list with at least one entry and we chose Annie Hall. Director, co-writer and actor, Woody Allen plays a New York comedian with a neurotic side who falls in love with the title character, Annie Hall (played by Diane Keaton). This 1977 romantic comedy is Allen's seventh feature film and many critics consider Annie Hall his best work. What do you think? The film is packed with intelligent humour and cultural references that all Woody Allen fans will enjoy, and many others. If you haven't seen it, this is your perfect opportunity.

Blue Valentine is one of the few true love stories on the best Valentine's Day Films list. The film depicts the life of a modern-day married couple, told in past and present as they revisit the events that brought them together. Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams play Dean and Cindy, and it's directed by Derek Cianfrance who went on to direct films such as The Place Beyond the Pines and The Light Between Oceans. If you're in need of more Blue Valentine content, DVD and Blu-ray editions come with special features including deleted scenes, home movies and director and editor commentary.

It seems that Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams are unofficial king and queen of the best Valentine's Day Films list, as well as romantic film in general. This is a story that transcends classes, time, and distance. The Notebook is adapted from Nicholas Sparks' novel of the same name, and directed by Nick Cassavetes. A poor young man falls in love with a rich upper-class girl, but they are soon separated by their differences. When they meet again after several years, their passion is rekindled, forcing Allie to choose between her soulmate and class order. If you're already a fan of this story, Valentine's Day is a perfect day to revisit it. DVD and Blu-ray edition bring abundance of additional content including optional filmmakers feature length commentaries.

About Time is a romantic comedy as well as drama made for watching on Valentine's Day. Domhnall Gleeson stars as Tim Lake, 21-year-old who is told an incredible family secret by his father: all the men in his family have the ability to relive their past. He tries to use this special ability to change his past in order to improve his future including the love of his life, Mary (played by Rachel McAdams). The film doesn't only centre on the love story but also on Tim's relationship with his father, the man who has guided him not only through his childhood but his less than conventional young adult life.