The 2000s saw a popular surge in films that tended to explore female friendships, love, and romance. Whether you are in the market for something to make you laugh out loud, or you would rather cry your eyes out for 90 minutes, there is a chick flick for you! A “chick flick” is a slang term for the film genre catered specifically to women’s interests. It generally tends to appeal more to a younger female audience. For years, many people used the term “chick flick” to belittle those movies. Now, there has been a rise recently in embracing the term and shamelessly loving and appreciating the genre. Whether you love chick flicks for what they represent about womanhood, or just enjoy being transported to the dream-like, stylized world of the 2000s. We picked our favorite 10 for you to look back on and enjoy!
The Princess Diaries (2001)
The beloved Anne Hathaway plays Mia. She is a shy teen who discovers that she’s the princess of a small European state called Genovia. She must prove that she is worthy to claim her right to the throne. Mia overcomes her anxiety and channels her confidence to become the best daughter, friend and princess she could be.
Mamma Mia (2008)
Sophie and her family are busy preparing for her small wedding in Greece. She secretly invites three men with the hope that one of them is her father. The movie explores the relationship of Sophie and her mother Donna, and the ups-and-downs of mother-daughter relationships, as well as Donna’s friendships.
Legally Blonde (2001)
Fierce, beautiful sorority queen Elle Woods embarks on an emotional journey. She gets accepted into Harvard Law School to win her one true love back, or so she thinks! While she is there, she figures out that there is more to her than just looks. Legally Blonde is a reminder that you do not have to compromise yourself in order to be successful.
Caramel (2007)
Caramel or Sukkar Banat, directed by and starring Nadine Labaki, takes the viewer through the day-to-day happenings in the lives of five Lebanese women. Set mainly in a beauty salon, colorful and feminine haven where they share and entrust their hopes, secrets and dreams.
Freaky Friday (2003)
Tess and her daughter Anna do not get along. When they crack a fortune cookie, they trigger an earthquake and things take a bizarre turn. They switch bodies and are forced to live each other’s lives. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis explore walking a day in someone’s shoes. They experience hardships in a light comedic style.
Hob El Banat (2004)
Nada, Ghada, and Ro’aya are half sisters from the same father. When their father passes away, all three must come to live together for a year to claim their inheritance. Along the course of a year, the three women learn to grow and find love in themselves, each other, and the men around them. Hob El Banat is an Egyptian classic.
The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants (2005)
Tibby, Lena, Carmen and Bridget are best friends, and as they spend their first summer apart they try to stay connected with each other.They pass around a pair of jeans that fits each one of them, despite their different body structures.
Ahla El Awkat (2004)
Salma leaves her home after her mother’s death, and her life sees changes when she starts receiving letters and cassettes from an unknown sender. In an effort to try to figure out who’s doing this, she reaches out to her old friends Doha and Yusriya and they start investigating the mysterious letters. The movie is set to a soundtrack by Mohamed Mounir.
Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
Julia Roberts plays Katherine Watson, an art history teacher at the all-female Wellesley College in 1953. She encourages her conservative students to question the outdated societal norms for women at the time. Alongside Roberts, the movie is packed with a strong female cast including Kirsten Dunst, Maggie Gyllenhaal and more!
Banat West El Balad (2005)
Icon Menna Shalabi plays Yasmin, a hairdresser, while Hend Sabry plays Jumana, a salesgirl at a clothing store, they become best friends after running into each other. They embark on an adventure on the streets of downtown Cairo in search of true love.