Chick Flick Delight

Spotlight — By browngirlmag on July 28, 2010 at 3:36 am

by Komal Thakkar – George Washington University

My definition of being productive over the summer entails catching up on movies and books that I did not have the opportunity to enjoy throughout the school year. While I started out watching some quality academy award winning movies, I quickly succumbed to the power of what we all know as “chick flicks”. Whether or not you admit it, chick flicks are every girl’s guilty pleasure (and I’m sure some guys watch them too!).

Chick flicks are often labled as sappy, boring, melodramatic, silly, or cliché. While this may apply to some of them, I find that others tell valuable stories. Regardless of the quality of the film, there are a few key elements that make up the quintessential chick flick.

Romance, no matter the level of cheesiness, is always necessary!
An attractive, and more importantly, a sensitive male makes us weak at the knees.
Even if it is the most cliché conversation, relationship, or plot there has to be something that makes us cry.
Strong, empowered females are always a plus.
A female bonding situation with friends or family certainly adds to the emotional appeal.

The next time you’re in the mood for a girl’s night, or you need some inspiration for cute outfits, or you just want to watch an adorable love story even though you know exactly what’s going to happen, then check out one of these films. Feel free to add to the list by commenting below. Grab some popcorn, and chocolate, a couple friends, some nail polish, and a couch, and you’re ready to go!