6. High Fidelity
While the original movie is full of talent, we can’t help but fall for Zoe Kravitz’s swoon-worthy performance in this 10-episode show which takes us through the worst breakup of her character Rob’s life. Having trouble moving on from this breakup, Rob reaches out to her five greatest heartbreaks to see what went wrong in each of her relationships. She realizes that although they’re not all her fault, she has a history of self-sabotage and is scared of commitment. This character is rough and jaded after rejection but still has her vulnerability. It can help lead your own moments of self-reflection, but don’t call your ex!
7. (500) Days of Summer
The structure of this movie is meant to be a lesson on how people see themselves as the hero or main character in their love story. It’s the story of Tom and Summer – they meet, grow close, break up, and have a brief moment of reconnecting. In the movie, we only see Tom’s point of view and things that are important to him, but the film is a validation of bitter feelings towards someone else, even if they don’t deserve them. This movie is a perfect choice if you’ve just recently broken up and are still feeling a little bitter.
8. Blue Valentine
Really need to cry it out? This movie isn’t hopeful, but if you need an emotional release and a dedicated movie to bawl your eyes out that isn’t “The Notebook,” consider this movie with Ryan Gosling and Michelle Wiliams that feels very real. The storyline is about a married couple that loses the spark they once had. While the film shows them arguing all the time, we also see scenes of these people when they’re young and in love, helping us understand the chemistry. With these heartfelt moments between the tense ones, it’s incredibly relatable. Sometimes, even if there’s no chemistry anymore, the thought of being all by yourself is worse than being stuck in an unhappy relationship.
