Lights, camera, romance! Top films and shows to set the mood this Valentine’s Day
Whether you're going all out or keeping it low-key, love is in the air as Valentine's Day draws near.
For those seeking the perfect accompaniment to their romantic plans, a selection of heart-warming films and TV shows can create the ideal atmosphere, be it for a romantic date or a movie night with friends.
From charming rom-coms to intense love stories, we’ve curated swoon-worthy list of must-watch titles this February.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
First up is the much-anticipated “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”, featuring the delightful Renée Zellweger returning to her iconic role after a nine-year break.
This new chapter catches up with Bridget four years after the loss of Mark Darcy, as she navigates the challenging waters of modern dating.
With a fantastic new job and a younger boyfriend, Bridget juggles the complexities of life in a world filled with Twitter and online dating.
∎ “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” will premiere in cinemas nationwide on Friday, February 14.
“Not My Type”
Another noteworthy film is “Not My Type”, a captivating tale produced by Thape Media Productions, which is known for hit productions like “Gospel Unplugged” and “Widowed”.
The story revolves around Letsatsi, portrayed by the talented Lorraine Moropa, a wedding dress designer who’s waiting for the right man to come along.
However, when her sister receives a marriage proposal, Letsatsi is thrust into a spiral of desperation, questioning how her life plans have unfolded.
∎ “Not My Type” will stream on Showmax on February 14.
“La Dolce Villa”
Directed by Mark Waters, “La Dolce Villa” is another promising romantic movie coming out this month.
Actor Scott Foley plays Eric, a man whose daughter Olivia buys a crumbling Italian villa for €1.
He is angry until he meets the stunning mayor who sold it to her.
∎ “La Dolce Villa” will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, February 13.
“Newtopia”
Based on Han Sangwoon's gripping novel “Influenza”, the show intertwines the themes of love and survival against the backdrop of a catastrophic zombie outbreak in the bustling city of Seoul.
The series centres around Lee Jaeyoon, a dedicated young man fulfilling his mandatory military service while grappling with the emotional distance that duty imposes on his relationship with his girlfriend, Kang Youngjoo, an ambitious engineer.
Just as the couple finds themselves arguing about their prolonged separation, fate takes a dark turn, Seoul is plunged into chaos as a zombie outbreak erupts, turning their world upside down.
What was once a simple argument quickly escalates into a high-stakes adventure, posing the question: how far will they go for love in a world where survival is not guaranteed?
∎ “Newtopia” will be released on Friday, February 7, on Amazon Prime Video.