MensXpert.com - 10 Chick Flicks Guys Wont Hate

Does this sound familiar to you?

She: Ooh, Ya-Ya Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, I love this movie. Can we get it?
You: Aw, man. You got to pick last time! How about Rambo vs. Rocky?
She: Fine, get whatever you want. You’re a complete idiot.
You: You’re an idiot!
She: I’m leaving you.
You: Fine! Go!
She: Fine! I will then!
You: Do it! I don’t even care!
She: Can I come by next Tuesday with Seema to pick up the rest of my stuff!
You: I’m busy Tuesday, but Wednesday should work!
She: Fine! See you then!
You: Fine! If I have to work late I’ll leave a key under the mat for you! And if you could feed the dog while you’re here I would greatly appreciate it!

What could have been a fun experience and sure-fire sex, turned crappy. This doesn’t have to happen to you. Finding a movie you both can snuggle and see can be tougher than the Kashmir peace talks. We’ve compiled a safe list of 10 guy-friendly chick flicks that you can offer up as an olive branch without objecting yourself to too much pain -- another service from the kind souls at MensXpert.com. So be it your first date, or just a regular friday night movie session, here's a list of chick flicks to watch with your girl.

10. Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
Madonna, Rosanna Arquette, Aidan Quinn

A lot of guys have grown up watching Madonna go from virgin voguing dancer to cougar yummy mummy. But back in her younger days, she was something else! And you get to see her in her prime in this better-than-you’d-expect little ‘80s comedy. The material girl stars as a funky sort of transient who comes into the life of a bored urbanite wife (Rosanna Arquette). Their meeting quickly ends the housewife's boredom, as all sorts of mob antics and mistaken identity hilarity ensues.

Why you’ll like it:A young Madonna running around for the entire film in sexy (read slutty)clothes.

9. Thelma & Louise (1991)
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel

There are a lot of reasons to hate this movie, from Brad Pitt’s extended (and shirtless) acting debut to its male-bashing undertones. But Ridley Scott’s (Alien, Blade Runner) quick-paced direction and Academy Award-worthy performances from its two stars (Sarandon and Davis) make this more than just a passable “chick flick;” they make it a downright phenomenal movie-watching experience.

It tells the story of two women on a cross-country road trip who get caught up with the law after they kill a would-be rapist. It’s a tale of justice and honor, and how it can end up making you drive off a cliff.

Why you’ll like it: It’s sort of a road trip movie, so that means cars! And what a car they drive: It’s a 1966 Thunderbird convertible and it is one hot, little rod. Not only that, but this film is also head and shoulders above most of the other fluffy chick flicks. Pick your poison: car chases and sex scenes or You’ve Got Mail. Enough said.

[WARNING: Spoilers in the video clip]

8. What Woman Want (2000)

Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei

Nick, a somewhat chauvinistic advertising exec hot shot, has his life turned haywire when a fluke accident enables him to hear what women think. At first all he wants to do is rid himself of this curse, until a wacky psychologist (played to perfection by Bette Midler) shows him that this could be used to his advantage! His first target is Darcy McGuire, the very woman that got the promotion he wanted. But just as his plan is beginning to work, love gets in the way...

Why you’ll like it: Great insight into all of the quirky things that women do. And Helen Hunt is looking hot for a change.

7. Blue Crush (2002)
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel

This chick flick is about bikini-clad surfer girls, so she might be a bit suspicious if you suggest it, but in the end, your hormone-driven choice will be justified, as besides the obvious cushy love story stuff, there is a very empowering, girls-rule feel to Blue Crush. If that’s not enough, there are six-pack sporting hunks all over the place. So, there’s a bunch of eye candy for everyone.. Miss "Booty Shorts" and Miss "Bare Midriff" star as surfers who take on riptides, professional quarterbacks, bitchy girls, and all the other usual pitfalls associated with being a surfer. Gorgeous Hawaiian scenery and amazing surf footage make this an entirely entertaining and underrated movie.

Why you’ll like it: Seriously? You have to ask?

6. There’s Something About Mary (1998)
Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller

Ted was a geek in high school, who was going to go to the prom with one of the most popular girls in school, Mary. The prom date never happened, because Ted had a very unusual accident. Thirteen years later he realizes he is still in love with Mary, so he hires a private investigator to track her down. That investigator discovers he too may be in love with Mary, so he gives Ted some false information to keep him away from her. But soon Ted finds himself back into Mary's life, as we watch one funny scene after another.

Why you’ll like it: There are just so many scenes that will have a guy in stitches on the floor - this is a unique chick flick in that it somehow manages to be more of a guy movie than a chick movie!

5. 50 First Dates (2004)
Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Ben Schneider

Henry Roth (Sandler) is a veterinarian living in Hawaii who enjoys the company of vacationing women. He leaves the playboy life behind after he falls for Lucy (Barrymore), who suffers from short-term memory loss. Since she can never remember meeting him, Henry has to romance Lucy every single day and hope that she falls for him. A chick flick for guys, with a pH balance in perfect equilibrium between the crass and the sweet.

Why you’ll like it: Adam Sandler to the rescue! Funny!

4. True Romance (1993)
Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Michael Rapaport

Stealing, Cheating, Killing. Who said romance is dead? This Quentin Tarantino scripted film uses the theme of ‘boy meets girl.’ Here, though, boy meets girl, boy kills girl’s pimp, couple takes pimp’s coke, and bad boys chase couple. And Elvis is their Guardian Angel….

Why you’ll like it: Isn’t it obvious? It was written by Quentin Tarantino. Need another reason? Here is the synopsis: “Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it.”

3. Charlie’s Angels (2000-2003)
Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu

Three women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal. Based on the popular 70's TV show, three cute chicks work for the mysterious "Charlie". They are the female 'James Bonds'' of our time. They get to blow stuff up, kick the crap out of people, and wear really tight clothing, all whilst trying to retrieve stolen software and balance in high heels.

Why you’ll like it: Easy: Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu & cat fights. As simple as that!

2. Pyar Ke Side Effects
Mallika Sherawat, Rahul Bose

Pyaar Ke Side Effects is about a couple, Sid and Trisha,(Rahul Bose and Malika Sherawat) who seem to be polar opposites in personality and their views on their relationship. While Sid is more of a slacker and avoids commitment, Trisha wants Sid to commit to her. The problem is that Trisha was a runaway bride and wants Sid to do what she wants. In the process, there are many ups and downs in their relationship and they try and live both apart with other partners, and with each other.

Why you’ll like it: Making your woman see the pain & misery guys have to go through in relationships will be worth the effort!

1. Jerry Maguire (2000-2003)
Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renee Zellweger

Jerry Maguire used to be a typical sports agent: willing to do just about anything he could to get the biggest possible contracts for his clients, plus a nice commission for himself.
One day he has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent with the only athlete who stays with him.

Why you’ll like it: Show me the money! She'll love the romance, you'll love the sports comedy.

Worst of the worst chick-flicks
No matter how much you try to avoid it, there would be times when a) Forgot her birthday, b) Slept with her sister and/or her best friend c) Said "no" to shopping and sat on the couch and watched Cricket all day Sunday d) Insulted her mother or e) Made her watch "Movies For Guys Who Like Movies" on HBO, she’ll arm-twist you in watching a hard-core, mind numbing chick flick. Whatever you do, make sure you stay away from the worst of the worst:

Beaches - Oh, you poor bastard. Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey in one of the all time "tear jerkers" of cinematic history. Nothing whatsoever for guys in this one.

Steel Magnolias - Yet another tear jerker with only a few funny lines and scenes with Tom Skeritt to help out the "guy side" of this film. No way.

When A Man Loves A Woman - Your girl will be drooling over Andy Garcia, but Meg Ryan is not much of a prize for you in this one. At least she doesn't have a horrible fake accent...

Pretty Woman - Probaby the most "watchable" of this bunch. Agree to watch it once, though, and you'll have to watch it ten times a year. Be warned.

Pretty In Pink - Erg...you'd think this movie would get "old" to women, eventually, but it refuses to die. Women have seen this more times than you've seen any given Star Wars movie.

Sleepless In Seattle - Should be called "The Impossible Standard." Tom Hanks's character WILL make you look bad, by comparison. Not only will she come away from this with a "what have you done for me lately?" attitude, you'll probably end up hating yourself by the time this turkey is over.

The Cutting Edge - A hockey player can't play anymore, so he has to become a figure skater (the horror!!!) and is partnered with the bitchiest woman on the planet. Shall I go on? If you want to watch a film about a struggling hockey player, see if you can get her to watch Happy Gilmore.

Dirty Dancing - Odds are if you've been dating for long, you've been forced to watch this at least once already. No comment. I have nightmares about lines like "Nobody puts Baby in a corner!" *shudder*

City of Angels - Nicolas Cage...death...unbelievable sappiness and schlock. Strike ONE, TWO, THREE!

Strictly Ballroom - This is no Moulin Rouge, boys. Nothing in the world is more "un-manly" than ballroom dancing. Run for your life!

Titanic - Everyone in the free world has seen it, so don't be forced into seeing it again. Fight the good fight! (Although Kate Winslet's "art" scene gives me a moment of pause on this one. Hmmm...)

Guy movies she’ll probably like (or at least tolerate)
If you're lucky, you'll actually get to pick the movie that you can watch it with her together at least part of the time. DON'T screw this up! If you make her watch something she hates, you will NEVER get to pick again. When that happens, you'll be stuck with the above two lists for all eternity...and trust me, you DON'T want that to happen!
Next time she lets you break out something from your collection or sends you out to Blockbuster and says the ever-popular, "I don't care what you get, just get something good," try giving one of these babies a shot...

Rush Hour 1 or 2 - Cool action and great comedy...together again!

Speed - She'll enjoy drooling over a surprisingly buff Keanu Reeves for two hours...

Top Gun - I haven't met a woman yet who DIDN'T like Top Gun...

The Wedding Singer - Adam Sandler to the recue... yet again!

Groundhog Day - Did you sleep well, Mr. Connors? I slept alone, Alice...

Back To The Future - The old classic standby.

Super Size Me - Far, far better than that drivel Michael Moore keeps shoveling out...

Shawshank Redemption - One of the greatest films of all time.

The Green Mile - Tom Hanks and Stephen King...and a great movie, to boot.

Apollo 13 - Great movie. Great cast. Win, win.

The Sixth Sense - Classic. I can't imagine a woman not liking this film.

Grease - Grease is the word...

The Quick & The Dead - A female hero and an all star ensemble.