Top 5 movies for Valentine's Day

Actor Chen Sicheng (L) and actress Tong Liya (R) attend the premiere of "Beijing Love Story" in Nanjing on February 11, 2014. (Photo: Chinanews.com)

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and it's time to get the romance on with that special someone on February 14.

Among all the entertainment options that exist, going to the movies seems to be the most cost-effective choice. Plus, if you don't particularly care for anyone this time around, the theatre is a perfect place to hit up solo or with friends.

So if you are thinking about going to a movie this Valentine's Day, here are the newest Valentine's movies that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in the power of love.

Just don't forget the popcorn.

1. Beijing Love Story

This film tells the stories of five pairs of lovers, each from a different period of their lives. All five couples, though different in age and circumstance, are somehow linked to one another. Their stories all demonstrate the imperfection of love.

Director: Chen Sicheng

Cast: Chen Sicheng, Tong Liya, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carina Lau, Yu Nan, Wang Xuebing, Siqin Gaowa, Wang Qingxiang, Elaine Jin, Geng Le, Guo Jingfei

Genre: Romance/Drama

2. Unexpected Love

The movie tells the stories of four young couples of young lovers in a raucous night club setting. In the film, all eight of the characters come from different family backgrounds and hold different attitudes towards love.

Director: Bowie Lau

Cast: Du Chun, Liu Ying, Chen Tingjia, Wang Yang, Wang Yan, Ocean Hai, Gao Jian, Yu Angyu, Gao Hu, Nana, Ba Dou, Yue Xiaojun, Peng Bo, Shi Tianqi, Jill Hsu, Ma Wenlong, Nelson Cheung, Frieda Hu

Genre: Romance/Drama

3. Bends

"Bends" is a slow-moving but ultimately affecting mood piece about two people at opposite ends of the economic spectrum, each navigating difficult crossroads. It is a quiet film that reflects in human terms the uneasy symbiosis of Hong Kong with mainland China.

Director: Flora Lau

Cast: Chen Kun, Carina Lau, Yuan Tian, Lawrence Cheng, Stephanie Che

Genre: Romance/Drama

4. The Destiny

As China's first romantic 3-D movie, "The Destiny" features the pure and beautiful affection between two people in the period of the Republic of China. The movie also shows the beautiful landscape and nature environment of Zhejiang province through the 3-D perspective.

Director: Ren Peng

Cast: Shen Qiuyu, Shen Tao, Zhang Enqi

Genre: Romance/Drama

5. Ju Hua Tai

Ju Hua Tai tells a magic love story adapted from the folk legend of Tang Dynasty. The director of Ju Hua Tai, Fan Xiuming, who is famous for shooting in the 83 version of "Legend of the Condor Heroes," says the movie combines a touching story and spectacular effects production.

Director: Fan Xiuming

Cast: Xia Yiyao, Huang Hai, Su Mengmeng

Genre: Romance/Fantasy/Drama