Boycotting Valentine’s Day? We get you.
Not everyone is into all the chocolates and heart decorations that come with February – and that’s fine. If you’re looking for something different – particularly something with a lot less cheesy one-liners, and cringe-worthy pick-up lines – for your nights in, you’ve come to the right place. We went through the month’s line-up with a fine-toothed comb, to give you this list of blockbuster movies – romcom-free, and perfect to watch with fellow non-romantics.
Enjoy a dose of action, comedy, drama, and good ol’ thrills, this month of February.
Ready Player One
- CHANNEL
- HBO
- TUNE-IN
- Feb 2, Saturday, 9:00PM
When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his entire fortune.
80s and 90s kids – and Speilberg fans – will have a blast finding all the pop culture easter eggs and references planted throughout this book adaptation. While there’s a teensy tiny bit of romance in the movie, it’s not over the top, nor is it the main point, so you can rest easy.
Tomb Raider
- CHANNEL
- FOX Movies
- TUNE-IN
- Feb 2, Saturday, 9:00PM
Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she discovers the island where her father disappeared.
Lovers of the game will love this almost walkthrough-esque movie. The constant problems and trials they face will keep you on your toes; if you’re the type to stress eat, it’s best that you stock plenty of snacks to munch on while watching this.
Harry & Patty
- CHANNEL
- Cinema One
- TUNE-IN
- Feb 3, Sunday, 7:00PM
Patty, a driver of an online transport service, comes across a drunk Harry one fateful night. He is immediately smitten by Patty and starts courting her, much to the bewilderment of their friends and family.
Okay, hear us out. Compared to your typical cheesy, run-of-the-mill love dramas, Harry and Patty will have you in stitches, if not at least pleasantly surprised by their realistic take on true love. At the very least, if you’re the type to criticize romantic movies, this will keep you entertained.
Student A
- CHANNEL
- RED by HBO
- TUNE-IN
- Feb 8, Friday, 10:00PM
In this Korean school drama, introverted student Jang Mi-Rae slowly learns about the world and begins to connect with other people.
More than just a story of an ordinary girl’s growth, this slice of life film touches on very real social issues. What’s great about it is that it stays realistic up to the very end, leaving a thought provoking resolution, instead of a fairy tale ending, like some movies do.
Solo
- CHANNEL
- FOX Movies
- TUNE-IN
- Feb 9, Saturday, 9:00PM
During an adventure into the criminal underworld, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion.
Indulge your inner Star Wars fan with the ultimate fan service – the origin story of one of the biggest characters in the Star Wars franchise. A lot of established Star Wars mythology get explained and validated here, but there remain some interesting surprised to excite even the non-devotees.
Rampage
- CHANNEL
- HBO
- TUNE-IN
- Feb 16, Saturday, 9:00PM
When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up to stop them from destroying Chicago.
Some blockbusters don’t have much in the ways of plot – but they make it up with well-done CGI effects, and big stars. Rampage is one of these movies, and they went really big with both, getting Dwayne Johnson in a bro-apemance with a gigantic gorilla (and wrestling two other gargantuan mutant animals).
Unli Life
- CHANNEL
- Cinema One
- TUNE-IN
- Feb 17, Sunday, 7:00PM
A man discovers a magical bottle of whiskey which would let him go back in time. He goes from different eras, hoping that he could go back to the time where he could prevent his ex-girlfriend from breaking up with him.
Despite its romance-related problems, Unli Life serves unlimited laughs for the most part. It’s a perfect pick for a feel-good movie, taking you on a wild roller coaster filled with laughs, and a surprisingly sweet and sentimental ending.
The Ringside Story
- CHANNEL
- RED by HBO
- TUNE-IN
- Feb 22, Friday, 10:00PM
An insecure and jealous boyfriend comes up with outrageous plans when he suspects that she’s cheating on him with a wrestler.
It’s hilarious, the absurd twists life can take, especially with some hastily thought-out plans. Like the deadbeat actor wannabe Hideo learns first hand, in this sports drama.Channel Guide
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