Valentine and Chill: 5 films to help you relax this weekend of love

• Looking for the perfect weekend escape and movies to celebrate love and relax? 
• From swoon-worthy romances to heart-racing thrillers and action-packed adventures
• Here are five movies that will set the mood for a memorable Valentine’s weekend

It's the season of love, Valentine's Day, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a movie night?

Whether you're planning a cosy date night, a solo self-love binge, or a fun movie marathon with friends, we've got the perfect selection for you.

Additionally, the weekend is the perfect time to slow down, forget your worries, and lose yourself in a movie that brings comfort and relaxation. 

Different streaming services offer many options when choosing what to binge-watch in your free time. 

We've rounded up the best movies to stream this weekend.

Here are some interesting suggestions for you.

5 movies to watch this weekend

1. Reel Love

Reel Love is a must-watch if you love movies packed with sizzling chemistry and unexpected romance. Timini Egbuson stars as Tomide Jobi, a relationship influencer whose world takes a dramatic turn when he clashes with the outspoken and unpredictable Rita Monday at a bar. 

What starts as an intense rivalry spirals into a chaotic whirlwind of emotions, with a lurking nemesis making things even more complicated. Will Tomide’s heart lead him in the right direction, or will his influencer world crumble before him?

2. Melo Movie

Nothing tugs at the heartstrings quite like a second-chance romance, and Melo delivers it beautifully. The film follows a jaded movie critic who reunites with an aspiring director after years of separation due to a mysterious event. 

As they navigate their rekindled connection, old wounds resurface, forcing them to confront the past they once tried to forget.

3. Cassandra 

Set in Germany’s oldest smart home, the film introduces Cassandra, an AI assistant who has been dormant for decades—until a new family moves in. 

Determined to never be abandoned again, Cassandra begins manipulating events within the house, turning what was meant to be a home into a technological nightmare.

4. Surviving Black Hawk Down 

The documentary revisits the real-life 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, offering firsthand accounts from U.S. soldiers and Somali civilians. 

The film delves into the harrowing mission to capture warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid, the downing of multiple Black Hawk helicopters, and the intense firefight that followed.

5. Captain America: Brave New World

Captain America: Brave New World is the action-packed blockbuster of the weekend. Sam Wilson steps fully into his role as Captain America, only to find himself entangled in an international crisis after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. 

As a global conspiracy unravels, Sam must uncover the mastermind behind the chaos before the world plunges into turmoil.

‘Queen of Tears,’ ‘Lovely Runner,’ other top K-dramas of 2024

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier compiled a list of 12 top exciting Korean dramas of 2024. From heartwarming romances to spine-chilling thrillers, K-dramas have set a high standard for storytelling, production quality, and emotional resonance this year. 

The titles include Queen of Tears, Lovely Runner, Family By Choice, Marry My Husband, Love Next Door, and others.