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You’ve got loads of free time during the summer, which means more time to spend with your cutie. But instead of making him suffer through another chick flick, why don’t you suggest one of these great date movies both of you can enjoy?

 

These films are not too lovey-dovey, not too action-packed…they’re just right. Sweet! No more sighs or eye rolls will be coming from your boy again.

 

Fantastic 4

Why it’s perfect for the guys: It’s a crime-fighting team of heroes with the coolest of super powers.

Why it’s perfect for the girls: It ends with not one, but two happy couples.

 

Sherlock Holmes

Why it’s perfect for the guys: With black magic, incredible stunts and a quick, witty dialogue, your BF will be entertained non-stop.

Why it’s perfect for the girls: Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law make a dreamy team, and let’s not forget the sweet—but doomed—love between Holmes and Irene Adler.

 

Pirates of the Caribbean

Why it’s perfect for the guys: They’ll appreciate that this movie is packed with action, adventure and tons of laughs!

Why it’s perfect for the girls: Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. Need we say more?

 

Get Smart

Why it’s perfect for the guys: Steve Carrell is hilarious as an overly confident goofball of an agent, Maxwell Smart.

Why it’s perfect for the girls: Anne Hathaway is smart and savvy as Agent 99, and a sweet and silly romance develops between her and Max.

 

Spider-Man

Why this it’s perfect for the guys: They’ll love all the action scenes with Spidey flying through the air and battling the evil Green Goblin.

Why it’s perfect for the girls: We’re busy wondering who we would choose if we were Mary Jane: Peter or Harry!

 

The Bourne Identity

Why it’s perfect for the guys: A man with amnesia and killer fighting skills finds out he’s somehow mixed up with the CIA and assassination plots. That calls for a lot of action!

Why it’s perfect for the girls: Bourne finds comfort in only one person: A stranger named Marie. You can bet that means a love connection.

 

Iron Man

Why it’s perfect for the guys: Tony Stark is the kind of man every guy wants to be: Wealthy, genius, famous, handsome…oh, and he can fly. Plus, they’ll love all of his super cool gadgets and cars.

Why it’s perfect for the girls: Besides the fact that RDJ is beyond attractive, we love seeing a playboy weapons-maker turn into a one-gal peace-maker. And how adorable would Tony and Pepper’s celeb couple name be? Pepperony!


National Treasure

Why it’s perfect for the guys: National secrets and a quest for treasure make this a fun adventure flick.

Why it’s perfect for the girls: Riley is as cute as can be, and we get to watch a relationship unfold between Ben and Abigail, who are absolutely perfect for each other!

 

What’s your favorite movie to watch with your BF? Blog about it, babes.
 
 
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BY KELLY GIERON ON 7/8/2012 12:00:00 AM

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I never watch these movies for romance. All about the action

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by paramorefan123 on 8/2/2012 3:54:22 AM

 
 

Maybe through IM/e-mail?

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by Nightless on 7/18/2012 2:44:20 AM

 
 

My crush and I watched white chicks together. It's great cuz it's funny for both the girl and the guy. We already have plans to watch the rest of it!
Mod mod mod! How do I get my crushes number? We r great friends but he's going on vaycay on Saturday and when he gets bak (the 28th) I leave for vacay! So I don't even have time to get it

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by Waffles4eva! on 7/13/2012 7:25:33 PM

 
 

I LOVE all these movies! I especially love Spider Man-the original-that is. Me and my crush(who is now my BF) had our first kiss as a dare right after it, so that's how I remember when I had my first kiss-right after my favorite movie. <3

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by Rey on 7/12/2012 8:17:24 PM

 
 



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Sorry to ask another question about contests but is there anyway to see how many times you entered one contest? ( ive entered quite a lot for the Dvd contest) I haven't counted as I enter every time. But I want to know how many times ive entered. Thanks! P.s.- on average do you how many times people usually enter in a big contest like that?







Hey girl!  I don't think there is a way to track how many times you've entered.  I know we get a lot of entries but I don't have an average number, sorry!  Good luck! xxoo 
Maggie P.

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by soccerkid9797 on 7/12/2012 1:43:56 PM

 
 

FYI:

Not all girls go for the movies because of the romance, some are actually interested in THE STORY!

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by 7200wolfgirl7200 on 7/11/2012 6:10:30 PM

 
 



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How do you know if you've won a contest? Will you get an email or something?




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by soccerkid9797 on 7/11/2012 4:32:28 PM

 
 

another great article from girls life!! i love all these movies

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by myth_lover on 7/10/2012 7:04:37 PM

 
 

i love all super hero movies not only because of the action but because of the romance

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by seliskey on 7/10/2012 10:00:58 AM

 
 



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What do you think about the more nerdy guys my bf is nerdy) I don't mean like harry potter and all that dorky things some guys are into, preferably a RomCom, but a comedy's good 2.
Any suggestions???
THANKYOU!!! k+m <3




Hey girlie,

Try a movie based on a comic - Spider Man, Batman, The Green Lantern, The Incredible Hulk. They have action, some comedy, and almost always a love interest for a romantic spin Smile 
Lauren C.

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by Makeup Artist #1 on 7/9/2012 10:34:29 PM

 
 

Should have said spoiler alert haha, at least it didn't make a difference to me. But I like the fantastic four and get smart Smile

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by topchef88 on 7/9/2012 10:32:55 PM

 
 

Im sorry but all these movies I think of as guy movies i wouldnt agree to these unless i was just letting him pick the movie except national treasure but this could be just me

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by Miepster99 on 7/9/2012 9:40:39 PM

 
 

This article is really stereotyping/conforming to gender norms. As many people have already pointed out- girls can like action and gore and comedy, guys can like romance. Perhaps this should be more about movies for everyone- like both PEOPLE of ANY gender who like action or adventure, as well as PEOPLE of ANY gender (there are more than two genders- what parts you have and your gender can be two totally different things) who happen to like romance.

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by The_Lorax on 7/9/2012 7:47:44 PM

 
 

I'm so glad that so many people have already brought up how offensive this is. I know GL doesn't mean to come off this way, but the stereotype that women are only interested in movies for romance or hot guys is really sexist. The fact that women often accept these stereotypes as true is the reason they are being perpetuated.

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by tcs789 on 7/9/2012 5:08:20 PM

 
 

This is fine as an article! Lots of girls i know including many of my close friends need help finding movies that both guys and girls would like.

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by fairyprincess99 on 7/9/2012 4:35:36 PM

 
 


Do you like rock and roll music of any era?If so, then join my club-rock music that rocks..we will talk about anything, but especially rock music!

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by rockchik333 on 7/9/2012 3:02:54 PM

 
 

Oh for heaven's sake. This is a ridiculous article. Appreciation of romance is not exclusively girlish and appreciation of action and special effects is not exclusively boyish. Really? REALLY?

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by peaches and raspberries on 7/9/2012 12:52:55 PM

 
 

Here's a movie almost everybody could watch .Me, my bf, my older brother, bf's older sister, bf's parents, and my parents watched THE AVENGERS together! It was EPPICCCC AND AAWWWEEESOOOMEEE!!!!

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by Susmita24 on 7/9/2012 12:32:29 PM

 
 

Transformers,1st; 2nd; or 3rd. I love the action and the romance!

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by brenlxl on 7/9/2012 10:47:26 AM

 
 

I think that's a little bit immature of GL. I like all of these movies but not for the romance. THe Bourne Identity is the only one of those movies where I think it adds anything, but she dies in the second movie anyways. Plenty of girls like action, and plenty of guys like romance. There's no need to be so close-minded.

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by puffinlover99 on 7/9/2012 9:26:56 AM

 
 

I usually love GL's articles but this one was kind of sexist and offensive. Why can't we like the plots and action and special effects in movies. This article made girls seem rather shallow and a little unintelligent.

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by angelchick82 on 7/9/2012 8:12:01 AM

 
 

Hunger Games!! Action for him and the love triangle between Petta katniss and gale for girls.

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by kckellykell on 7/9/2012 7:36:59 AM

 
 

I love all these movies- and not just for the cute guys and romance factor,but that helps ;) I've seen all these, and luv 'em!

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by baconlvr711 on 7/8/2012 8:41:52 PM

 
 

My favorite movie to watch with my BF is Forrest Gump.

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by supersingershannon on 7/8/2012 5:46:23 PM

 
 

Hey sinkinginblack.....
I don't think GL intended to be sexist its probably because most girls subscribed to their mag like fashion and makeup ..... So yea and u didn't have to go all crazy and I'm sure a lot of other girls would apperciate this kind of stuff

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by KatnissGirlonFire on 7/8/2012 2:43:16 PM

 
 

Inception!!!!! I watched this with my bf and all of our friends. We all loved it!

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by PandaLover0330 on 7/8/2012 2:15:54 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!

Here's the problem: My friend had this big crush on this guy named Andrew but what she didn't know was that I liked him too. Me and Andrew texted all the time and he asked me out on a date. My friend found out and got really mad. So, being a good friend I turned the guy down, even though I really liked him. He was sorta upset, but I lied to him saying I liked him as a friend. Now my friend likes another guy and I really still like Andrew. What can I tell him to have him understand the situation and go on that date?! HELP

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by BeachCoffee on 7/8/2012 1:54:50 PM

 
 

Sexist much? Not all girls watch movies for the romance. I for one LOVE sci-fi, fantasy, action packed movies, like Sherlock Holmes. Yeah, I love Robert Downy Jr too, but even if he wasnt in it Id still love the movie. Maybe instead of always talking about how girls love romance and cute guys, think about EVERYONE before you publish. Im not the only one who thinks this too. Sheesh.

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by sinkinginblack on 7/8/2012 12:44:57 PM

 
 

add inception!!!! that an awesome movie that me and my guy friends watched together and we all loved it!!! so i think it would be good for dates

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by kgscotty on 7/8/2012 12:14:04 PM

 
 

Riley is adorable beyond compare

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by vintagedress0612 on 7/8/2012 12:03:43 PM

 
 

and oh yeah, articles like these are extremely sexist. isn't gl supposed to be about empowerment and stuff? and now we have to like these movies because the guys in it are cute??? bullcrap. i mean, yes, robert downey jr. is hot, but not all girls care about that. for me, it's more about the mythology/sci fi/plot twists/battle scenes/etc that is ever present in movies like LOTR, avatar, avengers, etc...

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by the_last_ninja on 7/8/2012 10:25:35 AM

 
 

i LOVE all of these! well, i haven't seen get smart, the bourne identity (i want to) or national treasure, but i would watch them. i LOVE action movies!!! (even w/o a ton of romance)

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by the_last_ninja on 7/8/2012 10:14:43 AM

 
 

Don't other people think that the "reasons" girls and boys will watch these movies and like them are all about love for the girls and action for the boys? I think that girls could like action movies and boys could like romance movies. Just because i'm a girl doesn't mean I have to have romance in an action movie to like it.

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by cj0901 on 7/8/2012 10:07:19 AM

 
 

ADD BRIDESMAIDS!!! My dad said guys at his work found it the best chick flick ever. He didn't believe them until he watched it xD I bet a BF or crush would enjoy having a good laugh xD

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by aqua_sunflower23 on 7/8/2012 9:26:34 AM

 
 

Iorn-Man all the way!

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by Prettyme123 on 7/8/2012 9:18:15 AM

 
 

I would rather watch The Hunger Games or Night At The Museum 2, but Get Smart is a really good movie, too!

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by Dawnstar on 7/8/2012 8:19:49 AM

 
 

my bf needs to be OK with rom-coms. my bday, valentine's day, xmas, friday night, these are all good days for romance movies.

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by soccerlover99 on 7/8/2012 2:41:35 AM

 
 

SQUEEE!!! I flipped out when I saw Fantastic 4, Spiderman, and Iron Man!!! Smile

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by alexandriarose12 on 7/8/2012 1:20:08 AM

 
 

I love spider-man!

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by j4zm09 on 7/8/2012 1:12:56 AM

 
 

these are all great ideas ! Smile

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by forever21.love on 7/8/2012 1:10:31 AM

 
 

I don't have a BF.

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by otter77 on 7/8/2012 1:07:34 AM

 
 

I think my favorite would be Iron Man...Smile

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by Acutiebookworm on 7/8/2012 12:29:38 AM

 
 

Year before last my BF and I saw the Green Hornet and we both thought it was hilarious. It got really bad reviews from other people, but we loved it. I'm not really a rom-com kinda girl. I need some ACTION in my flicks!

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by HelenaPS on 7/8/2012 12:10:33 AM

 
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