The 2000s were a simpler time of VH1 dating shows, spandex gaucho pants and angsty music. It was also the decade that churned out some of the best (and by best I mean corniest) Chick Flicks of all time. Here are 16 films to transport you back to your adolescent glory:
1. "13 Going on 30"
2. "A Cinderella Story"
Let’s be real, you bought Voss water *strictly* because of this movie. You also kind of ignored the fact that Chad Michael Murray was seven years older than Hilary Duff.
3. "Sleepover"
If you just want cheesiness for the sake of cheesiness, watch this on Netflix. It’ll remind you of the times when your lunch table location labeled you as either a plebian or demigod.
4. "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
I would like formally propose that Amazon begin selling Kostases on Prime. Also, could it be that Blake Lively just doesn’t age? That film came out more than TEN YEARS AGO. What’s in her water? And side note, if you know what’s good for you, skip the sequel. Or at the very least, watch it when someone else pays to rent it.
5. "What a Girl Wants"
Classic Amanda Bynes as we will always remember her: pre-Twitter breakdowns. I would also put money on the fact that this movie probably caused a massive jump in begging for a trip to the UK from 13 to 16-year-olds.
6. "Aquamarine"
Can we talk about the fact that the LEGEND Jojo was in this, and slayed the game? And you’re lying if you say you didn’t try to use some of the tricks the girls used on Raymond on your own crush.
7. "John Tucker Must Die"
Brittany Snow. Penn Badgley. Jesse Metcalfe. Sophia Bush. Ashanti. How was this film passed over for an Oscar?
8. "Miss Congeniality"
Oh, yes. OH, YES. Sandra Bullock at her BEST. You know you stop whatever you’re doing and watch this whenever this comes on the E! Network. What a classic.
9. "The Notebook"
For better or for worse, you know this film is in the Chick Flick hall of fame. It truly was a great film until ABC Family beat it to death every other week.
10. "27 Dresses"
Who new Dr. Izzie was always the bridesmaid, never the bride? Also, bonus points to this film for the massive resurgence of “Benny and the Jets.”
11. "Sex and the City: The Movie"
Ok, so maybe they aren’t the best role models, but if you followed the show religiously, this movie was the icing on the cake. The sequel, however? Compare it to when a kid spits on the icing when blowing out his candles.
12. "The Princess Diaries"
I love this movie, you love this movie, I would bet Harambe loved this movie. And let’s not forget about how much we all wanted to do balloon dart art…and maybe still do.
13. "Freaky Friday"
Jamie Lee Curtis made this film. Yet the horrible cover of “Baby One More Time” nearly broke it.
14. "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen"
The lesser known Lohan flick of the early 2000s, but a keeper nonetheless. It had costumes and a soundtrack fit for the gods.
15. "The Hot Chick"
Rachel McAdams in her pre-Notebook fame and Rob Schneider at his hair’s comedic max.
16. "The House Bunny"
It’s hard to remember the time before Emma Stone was a divine goddess, but alas, this film brought her into our lives for good. This film is full of one-liners that rival the Queen of quips, Mean Girls.
