These movies are all about love sucking, relationships failing, and why it’s better to be on your own.
How to Be Single is the perfect companion if you're on a path of self-discovery post-relationship. Newly single Alice sets out to experience New York City to its fullest potential. With her wild and adventurous co-worker Robin she sets off to learn how to put herself above her relationships, one hilarious escapade at a time.
New Line Cinema
Jenny is a smart and talented 16-year-old who gets swept off her feet by the alluring and much older David. David turns out to be a bit of a dick but both Jenny and her parents are duped by his charms. When Jenny finds out he has a wife and children she has to rebuild her academic life and the identity she gave up for love.
Sony Pictures Classic
Director Terry Zwigoff co-wrote Ghost World's screenplay together with Daniel Clowes, who wrote the original graphic novel it's based on. There is a romance element to the film – Enid falls for a middle-aged vintage-music collector called Seymour – but the heart of the plot centres around friendship and alienation (and some amazing outfits).
United Artists
500 Days of Summer will resonate with anyone who's been broken up with. Tom reflects back on his time with Summer Finn, who he fell madly and deeply in love with. Summer however was never that into the boyfriend/relationship thing. The film is hilarious and sad, and also surprisingly wise. Tom's little sister Rachel tells him: "Just because she likes the same bizzaro crap you do doesn't mean she's your soulmate." Well said, Rachel.
Fox Searchlight PIctures
