The 10 Worst Movies to Watch on a First Date

You’re on your first date, things are already a little uncomfortable and awkward, so what’s worse than watching a movie that only makes the awkwardness stand out more? Movies are supposed to be the easy out in easing the tension between the two of you, allowing you to have some quiet time, get close and snuggle up… not make you want to head for the hills from embarrassment of what pops up on the TV or how you react to it. I asked my friend Alex Wise - a co-founder of Loveawake dating service and a relationship coach to sent me his a list of movies to avoid when browsing the video store for good date flicks. His advice seemed pretty helpful for singles.

Brokeback Mountain:

Nothing is more awkward than sitting with a new date watching two male cowboys getting it on in a tent. He’ll be grossed out because no matter how mature, guys aren’t a fan of watching two men kiss, let alone bang. Save this one for a rainy day with your girlfriends, they might at least be able to appreciate the love story underneath it all.

The Notebook:

Although a great date movie (yes, I’ve heard plenty of fellas admit to liking this one),  you might want to consider the fact that you’ll probably be bawling you’re eyes out in front of a guy you barely know. Plus a lot of guys might not be into the whole love story thing.  Don’t bore him with a romance and stick with browsing the Comedy section, it’s a much safer bet.

Zach and Miri Make a Porno:

You’ll find this one in the Comedy section, but do you rent it or not? Eh, this ones a no go. Although there’s a somewhat cute, romantic twist behind the plot of this one, you’ll have to get through plenty of breasts and awkward sex scenes…including one of which there is an unexpected “bodily function” that might just make you run to the garbage can in disgust. If you think the two of you can handle watching a porn on your first date, have at it, but we’d recommend against it.

Bruno:

Although funny, you might want to put off watching this one together till at least the sixth date. Full of homosexual behavior, offensive jokes, and very suggestive situations, this one might leave the room full of awkwardness.

Mean Girls:

You might love this pre-incarceration Lohan flick, but guys just don’t dig it. This is the definition of chick flick and your new man will not be too inclined to watch it. Some guys might find the catty bitch fights and pretty accurate interpretation of high school life funny, but most likely not.  And you definitely don’t want him thinking that you’re anything like the girls from the movie.

Moulin Rouge:

Dancing, singing, a hot love story… what more could you ask for in a movie? Oh maybe fighting, violence, sports and sex– at least that’s what a guy would say if you asked. Musicals aren’t most guys’ cup of tea, so respect the fact that he might not be into this movie or any like it.

Step Up:

Channing Tatum in a movie shirtless and dancing around like a sex god is enough to get any girl parked in front of a screen.  But the last thing a guy wants to do is sit through the torture of seeing you drool over a guy in a movie. How would you like to sit through ‘Baywatch’, as he stares at the hot lifeguards running in their red suits and perfect bodies?

Hostel:

Boys, you might love watching all of the morbid ways in which people can be tortured and killed, but many females might not appreciate watching someone’s Achilles tendons be slit.  Scary movies are good… but not ones that are so gory it makes you nauseous. So rather than sitting next to someone who has their eyes closed the entire movie, find something a bit milder.

Wild Things:

Full of sex and scandal, this movie has the ingredients to make it entertaining and steamy, but it comes off as weird and pointless. Neve Campbell and Denise Richards share a steamy make out session that is sure to leave the room in an uncomfortable state, and the conclusion of the movie isn’t even worth watching.  He might enjoy a couple of the scenes but you both won’t enjoy the other 90+ minutes you’ll have to sit through.

Twilight:

Strangely enough, a lot of girls can get past the awful acting of this movie  to actually enjoy it, but don’t expect your guy to. Even though the vampires and werewolves might get their attention for a minute, they’re sure to be drifting back to sleep as soon as another corny love scene comes on.