You'll know if you're compatible after watching these date movies. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the perfect flicks to watch with a new flame.
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00:00Can you move at all?"
00:02-"Move? You're alive. If you want, I can fly."
00:07Welcome to MissMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the perfect flicks to watch with a new flame.
00:21Number 10. Palm Springs
00:23This sci-fi rom-com made quite the splash when it dropped on Hulu in mid-2020.
00:27-"Guess you followed me."
00:30-"What's going on?"
00:33-"I tried to stop you."
00:35A sort of modern take on Groundhog Day, the story follows two people who have become trapped in a time loop.
00:40-"I decided a while ago to sort of give up and stop trying to make sense of things altogether,
00:46because the only way to really live in this is to embrace the fact that nothing matters."
00:52-"Well then what's the point of living?"
00:54At the same day, over and over, they find creative and often hilarious ways to pass the time.
00:59However, like the film that inspired it, Palm Springs isn't just a goofy comedy.
01:03It actually incorporates some heavy themes.
01:05-"It's just a fleeting feeling."
01:08-"Right."
01:09-"It drifts away, just like, uh, they all do."
01:17-"What do you mean, it just drifts away?"
01:19You and your date will laugh, cry, and stay up all night debating what you would do if you were stuck in a time loop.
01:25-"It's too late, you've already committed."
01:27-"Damn it."
01:28Number 9. The Cabin in the Woods
01:30There's been a lot of debate about whether it's a good idea to watch a horror movie on a first date.
01:34-"Oh, this is awesome."
01:37-"It is kinda cool."
01:38Obviously, scary movies are not everyone's cup of tea.
01:41But if you and your date are both horror buffs, there's no better choice than The Cabin in the Woods.
01:46-"Uh, guys, I'm not sure it's awesome to be down here."
01:54Funny, scary, and gory in equal measure, this movie deconstructs the genre while also paying homage to the classics.
02:01-"Look, we gotta lock this place down."
02:03-"He's right."
02:04-"We'll go room by room, barricade every window and door.
02:07We gotta play it safe. No matter what happens, we have to stay together."
02:11You can make a game out of spotting Easter eggs and background details, or just sit back and enjoy the gruesome spectacle.
02:18-"Help me!"
02:24Number 8. The Photograph
02:26Set in two different time periods, this romantic drama follows two couples struggling to make their relationships work as life pulls them apart.
02:33-"What? You telling me you don't like Kendrick?"
02:35-"No, I love him. No, I think he's great."
02:37-"Man, I'm about to flip this table over."
02:39-"No, hear me out. He makes me feel guilty."
02:42-"How so?"
02:44-"I just feel like everybody can't be a change in the world."
02:48The story is simple, but it examines some big questions, like how much one person should be willing to sacrifice for love.
02:55In an era where rom-coms seem to dominate the romance genre, The Photograph feels like a beautiful throwback to classic love stories of the past.
03:03-"Come over here and dance with me."
03:06-"Really?"
03:08-"You come back over here."
03:10Gorgeous cinematography and fantastic performances from the leads make it a must-watch for any cinephile.
03:16-"It's not practical."
03:17-"I know. I'm not trying to be practical right now. I want to be with you."
03:21And the palpable chemistry between Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae makes it a must-watch for any hopeless romantic.
03:29-"You always come back."
03:32-"Really?"
03:35-"You know that."
03:39If you love vampire romance, but you want something more sophisticated than Twilight, this is the movie for you.
03:45-"Shall I tell you again about spooky action at a distance? Einstein's theory of entanglement?"
03:54-"I love the way you tell it."
03:56Adam and Eve have been together for centuries, but lately, Adam has become cynical and sick of immortality.
04:02Eve is determined to help him rediscover his passion for the things that matter, and for her.
04:07-"It could be spent on surviving things, appreciating nature, nurturing kindness and friendship, and dancing."
04:21Only Lovers Left Alive is less about falling in love with another person, and more about falling back in love with life.
04:28That might sound pretty heavy, but the movie is also surprisingly funny.
04:32Tom Hiddleston's dry British wit makes him totally believable as a gloomy, centuries-old vampire who's seen it all.
04:39-"Oh, I don't feel well."
04:42-"What is it, sweetheart? You think it's all the traveling?"
04:46-"Maybe."
04:47-"It's probably blood poisoning."
04:49-"Don't joke, Adam."
04:50-"I'm not."
04:51Ultimately, the film is a unique look at the importance of true connection.
04:55-"If you alter or affect one, the other will be identically altered or affected. Spooky."
05:04-"Even at opposite ends of the universe?"
05:07-"Yeah."
05:09Number 6. Mad Max Fury Road
05:12If you're looking for an action movie to enjoy on date night, you can't do much better than the fourth installment in the Mad Max series.
05:18-"Now we bring home the booty!"
05:22What can we say about Fury Road that hasn't already been said before?
05:25The cinematography and visual effects are stunning, the performances are flawless, and the themes are timely and powerful.
05:32-"And them?"
05:35-"They're looking for hope."
05:38-"What about you?"
05:44-"Redemption."
05:46Whether you're watching it for the first time or revisiting it for the hundredth, Mad Max Fury Road is the ultimate popcorn movie,
05:53perfect for kicking back and enjoying on the biggest screen you can find.
05:57-"Oh, what a day! What a lovely day!"
05:59Number 5. La La Land
06:01The gorgeous set pieces alone are enough to make this movie one of the most romantic of all time.
06:06-"You say there's nothing here. Well, let's make something clear. I think I'll be the one to make that call."
06:12-"But you'll call."
06:13Mia struggles to find work as an actor, while Sebastian hopes to someday own his own jazz club.
06:18-"Jazz was born in a little flophouse in New Orleans, and it's just because people were crammed in there,
06:24they spoke five different languages, they couldn't talk to each other. The only way they could communicate was with jazz."
06:30-"Yeah, what about Kenny G?"
06:32Along the way, they meet, fall in love, and sing and dance their way across L.A.
06:36A tribute to the blockbuster musicals of the past, La La Land's colorful, dreamlike numbers are true cinema at its finest.
06:55And it doesn't hurt that the movie stars two of the most beautiful people in Hollywood.
06:59The plot follows some pretty standard romantic story beats,
07:02but Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are so compelling, you won't even notice the cliches.
07:07-"I'm always gonna love you."
07:11-"I'm always gonna love you too."
07:15If you think this is an odd choice for a date night, we're guessing you haven't actually seen it.
07:19-"Alright, let's do this one last time. My name is Peter Parker. I was bitten by a radioactive spider,
07:27and for ten years, I've been the one and only Spider-Man."
07:33The story follows teenager Miles Morales as he goes from being a scared kid to assuming the mantle of Spider-Man.
07:40But this is not your average superhero movie.
07:42-"When will I know I'm ready?"
07:46-"You won't. It's a leap of faith. That's all it is, Miles. A leap of faith."
07:52Into the Spider-Verse has something for everyone.
07:54Fantastic action sequences, incredible visuals, an engaging story, and well-developed relatable characters.
08:01Even if you're not usually a fan of the genre, we guarantee you'll be blown away by this modern masterpiece.
08:07-"For me, it was my Uncle Benjamin."
08:10-"For me, it was my father."
08:13-"For me, it was my best friend."
08:16-"Miles, the hardest thing about this job is you can't always save everybody."
08:23Seriously, there's a reason it's Rotten Tomatoes' highest-rated superhero movie of all time.
08:28-"I'm going to miss him."
08:31-"Yeah, we were friends, you know."
08:34-"Can I return it if it doesn't fit?"
08:36-"It always fits. Eventually."
08:40Wiz Anderson movies tend to be polarizing.
08:45-"Me and the boys talked it over. We think you're a real straight fellow."
08:50-"Well, I've never been accused of that before, but I appreciate the sentiment."
08:54Most people either love his colorful, quirky, and oddly symmetrical style, or they hate it.
08:59If you're a fan, The Grand Budapest Hotel is the perfect movie for finding out whether your date shares your taste in film.
09:06-"I hereby place you under arrest for the murder of Madam Celine Villanova to Gotham Taxis."
09:10-"I knew there was something fishy. We never got the cause of death. She's been murdered, and you think I did it."
09:19Like most of Anderson's work, it's full of off-the-wall humor, but also features a surprisingly moving story.
09:25The film follows a young refugee in Eastern Europe who's fleeing a fascist regime and befriends an eccentric hotel concierge.
09:32-"Who are you?"
09:34-"I'm Zero, sir. The new lobby boy."
09:36-"Zero, you say?"
09:37-"Yes, sir."
09:38-"Well, I've never heard of you, never laid eyes on you. Who hired you?"
09:40-"Mr. Mosher, sir."
09:41Ralph Fierce is at his comedic best, while Tony Revolori turns in a breakout performance as Zero Mustafa.
09:48If your partner doesn't tear up at the end, you might not want to plan a second date.
09:52-"There's really no point in doing anything in life, because it's all over in the blink of an eye."
09:57-"The next thing you know, rigor mortis sets in. Oh, how the good die young."
10:02After Sam is killed by a mugger, his spirit can't rest.
10:06But since he can no longer interact with the physical world, he's forced to stand by helplessly while his girlfriend, Molly, grieves.
10:12-"It's like I can still feel you."
10:25-"I'm here, Mom."
10:27When he learns that the killer is targeting her, too, he enlists the help of a medium named Oda Mae to warn her of the danger.
10:33-"The man who killed me broke into our apartment, and he's gonna go back. So you've gotta warn her."
10:38-"Just what makes you think she's gonna listen to me?"
10:41The chemistry between Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore is off the charts, especially in the famous pottery scene.
10:47Meanwhile, Whoopi Goldberg gives this intense film some much-needed comic relief.
10:51-"Molly, you're in danger."
10:52-"Hey, you can't just blurt it out like that. And quit moving around, will you? Cause you're starting to make me dizzy. I just tell her in my own way."
11:00-"Molly, you in danger, girl."
11:03If you've seen this classic supernatural thriller, you know exactly why it made our list.
11:07And if you haven't, what are you waiting for?
11:10-"I love you. I really love you."
11:17-"Ditto."
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11:37This brilliant murder mystery is the thinking person's date night movie.
11:40-"Strange case from the store. A case with a hole in the middle. A donut."
11:51-"I'm just talking through my process here. Let me know if this is boring."
11:55Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast filled with delightfully quirky characters,
12:00Knives Out is a highly entertaining romp from start to finish.
12:03-"I have eliminated no suspects."
12:06Director Rian Johnson uses incisive humor to deliver some pretty pointed social commentary,
12:11while Daniel Craig flexes his acting chops as an eccentric Southern detective.
12:17-"Why is grief the provenance of youth?"
12:21-"I don't know. But I'd imagine that age deepens all feelings."
12:29Best of all, the movie is highly rewatchable.
12:32Every scene contains so much attention to detail,
12:35there are plenty of new things to pick up on even if you've seen it before.
12:38And if you haven't seen it, you and your date will get a kick out of competing to see who can identify the killer first.
12:45-"The game is afoot, eh Watson?"
12:48Which movie do you want to watch while snuggling up with that special someone?
12:52Let us know in the comments.
12:54-"Are you trying to say you want to kiss me?"
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