5 movies to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and we are already feeling the love in the air. If you’re yet to get into that delightful romantic place, here are five movies that should get you right into the mood.

1. Lemonade

In this Nollywood movie set in Abuja, Zoe, a not-so-single mum of one, finds love after a terrible breakup and life’s dealings.

She’s had to deal with gaslighting, abusive behavior, and cheating which colour her view of love. Her ex also took a loan on her father’s house and refused to pay. To make up for his decisions and avoid foreclosure, she takes in a house guest, and a relationship soon blossoms between the pair.

The movie stars Ayoola Ayoola, Kunle Remi, Lindo Osifo, Real Warri Pikin, and Senator Dino Melaye.

2. Midnight Sun

This 2018 romantic drama is about a teenage girl with Xeroderma Pigmentosum, which prevents her from going out into the sunlight. 

When she meets a boy, she struggles to tell him about her condition or pretend to live a regular life. She eventually tells him and the duo embark on a whirlwind romance.

The movie stars Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

3. The Vow

Almost a decade old, this story is still every bit as emotional as it was when Spyglass Entertainment first released it in 2012.

The movie follows a married couple played by Channing Tatum (Leo) and Rachel McAdams (Paige) and their lives before and after an accident that changed their relationship forever. One evening, on their way back from a date, they get into an accident that lands both of them in the emergency room. 

Leo leaves almost unscathed, but Paige goes into a coma. When she regains consciousness, she realises that she’s lost all memory of Leo. He makes a promise that he’ll do everything to make her either remember him or fall in love with him again.

4. Me Before You

Emilia Clarke aka Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones plays Louisa Lou Clarke in this romantic drama. Lou is hired as a caregiver by Will’s parents after he suffers a tragic accident that leaves him tetraplegic.

After a rocky start, the duo get to know each other and Lou takes it on herself to help him experience new adventures and find a new love for life.

The movie also stars Sam Claflin and Janet McTeer.

5. Too Rich Too Poor

This Nollywood film sees two people with a complicated history come together after the most frustrating merry-go-round. Although the twists and turns were significant to the story, viewers will still find themselves screaming at both lovers to open their eyes to what’s in front of them.

A young man wants to succeed in life without his family’s money or influence. So, he pretends to be poor until he meets someone he immediately likes. Instead of coming clean, he maintains his ‘poor-man’ persona and even lies to keep the facade. Eventually, after their parents unknowingly introduce them to each other in hopes that they will get together, she realises he’s been lying all this while. Things are bad until they eventually figure things out and end up together.