Anti-Valentine’s Day? Watch these 5 movies that ditch the romance!

New Delhi: If you are a cynic who has no faith in Valentine’s Day or you simply do not celebrate it, this list is for you. Celebrate anti-Valentine’s Day with full dedication and embrace pessimism with movies that are everything but romance. Leave behind the cheesy romance movies that give you a delusional look at what love truly is. The romance genre is named a culprit of millions believing that love is all sunflowers and daisies. In reality, love is tough and difficult and does not always work out for everyone.

With these themes in mind, this list consists of films that show the ugly side of love and the importance of platonic relationships and independence. From Joseph Gordon-Levvit’s 500 Days of Summer to Reese Witherspoon’s Legally Blonde, here is a list of Anti-Valentine’s Day movies to binge during the month of love.

Anti-Valentine’s Day movies

500 Days of Summer

Where to watch: JioHotstar

500 Days of Summer plot: The best way to kick off your Anti-Valentine’s Day, watch 500 Days of Summer. Often jokingly described as the perfect horror movie, this film is an interesting watch. The plot follows Summer and Tom, who cross paths with each other and connect immediately. Tom is a hopeless romantic and Summer does not believe in soulmates and fate. A perfect recipe for disaster, the couple eventually breaks up. But, Tom desperately tries to figure out where things went wrong and how to win her back.

Whether you relate to Tom or Summer, this ‘horror’ romance comedy movie perfectly shows the stark differences between the expectations and realities of a romantic relationship and why it can easily fall apart. Watch 500 Days of Summer only on JioHotstar!

Gone Girl

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar

Gone Girl plot: Based on the Gillian Flynn novel of the same name, Gone Girl is a psychological thriller that brings insane twists and turns to the viewers. Ride on a constant ‘on-edge’ feeling and watch the story of Amy and Nick, a married couple. The movie starts off with a chilling dialogue that catches attention immediately. The plot begins when, on their fifth anniversary, Nick reports that Amy is missing. But, somehow Nick becomes the prime suspect in both the authorities’ and the public’s minds.

As the media frenzy escalated, Nick’s ‘perfect’ life seemed to be crashing down as strange occurrences deepened the conspiracies against him. Did Nick Dunne kill his wife, or does the plot go deeper? Find out on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Where to watch: Netflix

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind plot: An Oscar-winning story, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is an emotional-wreck-inducing film which shows the extent people go to move on after a breakup. The plot for the film revolves around Joel and Clementine, an ex-couple who undergoes a medical procedure to erase their memories of each other and the time they spent together.

However, when things don’t go according to plan, Joel is unaware that taking away core memories would leave nothing but an endless void. How will Joel find a way to stop this seemingly irreversible process? Witness their heartbreaking past, present and future and learn why all memories, the good and the bad, are necessary for a fulfilling life.

Fatal Attraction

Where to watch: Netflix

Fatal Attraction plot: If you need a femme fatale/maneater plot that revolves around women dominating in male fields like manipulation and stalking, then Fatal Attraction is for you. Showing the terrifying side of love, this film follows the plot of a ‘happily’ married man Dani, with his wife Beth and daughter Ellen. However, the plot takes a turn when Dan has an affair with his colleague Alex, who is enamoured by him. When Dan hopes to leave, Alex will not let go of him. Willing to go to any extent to have him for himself, and watch Alex go on a path of destruction for Dan and his company. Catch Fatal Attraction only on Netflix.

Legally Blonde

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Legally Blonde plot: Last but not least, we suggest you watch Legally Blonde. A film about a woman, Elle Woods who had no specific ambition in life and was in love with Warren, a pathetic man. When she finally realises her worth, she takes a petty turn, studies hard and gets into Harvard Law, the same school as her ex-boyfriend. After successfully proving that she can achieve anything she puts her mind to, she embraces her profession, with a touch of her own personality. Be like Elle Woods and be unafraid of being yourself unapologetically. Watch Legally Blonde only on Amazon Prime Video!

There you have it! Here is a detailed list of five must-watch Anti-Valentine’s Day movies. Pick your favourite and binge away. Happy streaming!