The Top Chick Flicks
January 26th, 2012 Filed under: Movies — Movie CriticSometimes when you need a little bit of R&R, what you need is a good chick flick on the telly. Whether you’ve had a long day and want to put your feet up, or you’ve got the girls over and you’re looking for something fun to do, girly movies are a great way to unwind and enjoy a little longing, lust and love, often with the added bonus of a gorgeous male lead.
There are hundreds of titles to choose from, including cult classics and more modern entries. Here are three of the best chick flicks available to get you started.
Pretty Woman is perhaps the most legendary chick flick of all time, although it has also been greatly enjoyed by male audiences! Julia Roberts plays “working girl” Vivian Ward, but her life is changed when she meets businessman Edward Lewis, played by Richard Gere. Romance and wooing ensue.
Another favourite for women worldwide is Bridget Jones’ Diary, which was followed by a similarly successful sequel. Renee Zellweger’s Bridget is joined by not one but two iconic love interests, played with vigour by rom-com favourites Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.
As far as iconic fictional females go, Vivian Ward and Bridget Jones are joined by undercover FBI agent Gracie Hart, portrayed by Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality and its sequel. Combining some badass female cop action with all the conventions of the chick flick that we know and love, Miss Congeniality is another valuable addition to any chick flick collection.
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