Okay, let me just say from the beginning that I'm a manly guy.  I fish, I smoke cigars, I burp in public...yes, ladies and gentlemen—manly.  But I also like many movies known as Chick Flicks, which is why I'm pushing to renaming the genre.  No doubt there are crappy Chick Flicks out there, but the great ones are not Chick Flicks at all.  They are just great movies.  Great acting and great storytelling, and this is where the writing comes in.  Someone produces a movie which involves human relationships and great dialogue and they label that feminine?  No way, baby.  Any man with a brain would see it for what it really is—quality film making.  Conversely, there's nothing worse than a movie filled with mindless action and special effects, what most people would call a Dude Flick.  Just as in Chick Flicks, there a good Dude Flicks and bad ones.  The good ones focus on the human story and use special effects to enhance, not to overwelm.

With all that said, I think we should rename the genre from Chick Flicks to Chick/Manly Flicks.  Because we smart, manly men know quality when we see it.  Here are a few great Chick/Manly movies, and remember, it all begins with great writing.

Spanglish

When Harry Met Sally

Serendipity

Sleepless in Seattle

While You Were Sleeping

Moulin Rouge 

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