From flicking aimlessly through Netflix to spending money at the cinema on a 4 out of 10 film, the movie minefield of Valentine’s Day can affect us all.
However, the film buffs at Casinos en Ligne are on hand to help.
The team have created a list of seven of the highest rated movies you can put on with your partner (or alone) this V Day.
Casinos en Ligne compiled the selections with the following criteria: 8+ IMDb ratings over, reviews of over 2,000 people and not on Netflix.
1. The Best of Youth (2003) – 8.5/10 IMDb rating
A winner of the Toronto film festival, The best of youth showcases a historical saga of two brothers coming to grips with adulthood and the daily challenges of love. Spanning from 1966 to 2000, the story is available on the independent streamer MUBI where it has a high rating of 8.4/10 and 8.5/10 on IMDb.
2. City Lights (1931) – 8.5/10 IMDb rating
Fans of Charlie Chaplin will get engrossed in this story of romance between a dewy-eyed tramp and a sightless flower girl. This is a highly acclaimed movie from the 1930s that remains a timeless classic even almost 100 years later. You can stream the classic story on the Criterion Channel for free if you get a seven-day trial.
3. Life is Beautiful (1997) – 8.6/10 IMDb rating
A truly touching story, Life is Beautiful is not your usual romantic story between two protagonists. The story sets the scene to the adventures of a Jewish family during the Second World War in Italy. Combined with humour, this heartbreaking story shows the love a father has for his son. It’s a must-watch for everyone wanting to understand the struggles of Jewish families during the Holocaust. You can stream this film on Amazon for £3.99 or on Disney+ with a subscription.
4. Sita Ramam – 8.6/10 IMDb rating
Free with an Amazon Prime subscription, the movie shows the life of a rebellious Pakistani student and his journey to finding love. A must watch for fans of Bollywood and those wanting to find out more about different cultures.
5. Cinema Paradiso – 8.5/10 IMDb rating
A delight for cinephiles, Cinema Paradiso shows the journey of falling in love with the art of cinematography. This is the perfect movie for singles with a passion for storytelling, as it shows how one’s passion can become all-consuming and eventually, a career. Stream this movie with an Amazon Prime subscription.
6. Modern Times (1936) – 8.5/10 IMDb rating
Another Charlie Chaplin timeless classic, showing the life of a man in poverty during the 1930s Great Depression. You can stream this old-fashioned romantic comedy on Amazon Prime.
7. In The Mood For Love – 8.1/10 IMDb rating
Often described as one of the greatest romantic movies of all time by critics, In The Mood For Love, follows the story of a man and woman whose partners are having an affair together. This tragic love story showcases the feeling of deep longing and desire for a significant other like no other movie. Stream it on MUBI with a subscription or a free trial.
