Cuddle up with a classic 'bromance'

For many people, the romantic comedy, or "rom-com," film has been a staple of any Valentine's Day. The overly girly, gushy romantic film that makes any guy look like a prince charming who's waiting to sweep a girl off her feet always seems to have a market during this love-obsessed time of year. But romantic comedies are probably not so appealing for the guys out there.

What is there for the ones who think these films are just too sickly sweet, yet want some kind of film that will make them laugh, cry and still feel like a man? A "bromantic" comedy is the way to go. Over the past few years, this budding genre has delivered some unforgettable, soon-to-be-classic films that will make the guys more than happy on this otherwise estrogen-filled day.

Lord of the Rings films (2001-2003)

This epic saga of films isn't just about good versus evil, but also how bromance can get anyone through the journey of destroying "The One Ring." The relationship between ring-bearer Frodo and his best friend/gardener Samwise has often been surrounded by gay jokes. But it's not gay, its just Bromance at work. And yes, it can happen in a fantasy world like Middle Earth, too.

Dogma (1999): Any film with the line, "And this is my hetero life-mate, Silent Bob" has a Bromantic relationship in it. Also featuring the most Bromantic couple of all time, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, as two fallen angels trying to get back into heaven, "Dogma" is filled with moments proving Jay and Silent Bob's love for one another. Who else but Silent Bob would throw someone off a moving train for punching his best friend?

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005): The first of Judd Apatow's series of hit comedies, this film brought the concept of Bromance to a mass audience. Starring a motley crew of wingmen such as Apatow regulars Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd, "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" follows virgin Andy (Steve Carell) on his hysterical journey to becoming a "real" man. The Bromantic formula was laid out in this film, with Andy's romance with his MILF girlfriend Trish, male bonding with his outrageous friends and gross-out humor that makes "Kelly Clarkson" a swear word. As the tagline of the film says, this was a comedy that gave us many moments, "that touch us in ways we've never been touched before."

Wedding Crashers (2005): While this film is part raunchy comedy as divorce mediators John and Jeremy (the great duo of Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn) crash weddings in hopes of one-night stands, this rom-com is, surprisingly, filled with touching romantic moments between the two crashers and two sisters (Rachel McAdams and Isla Fisher). But that doesn't mean there aren't male bonding moments, especially when the crashers become tamed in their philandering ways.

Hot Fuzz (2007): Want mystery, shoot-it-up action sequences and a whole lot of Bromantic moments? Then this British film is definitely the way to go. Like they did in "Shaun of the Dead," Simon Pegg and Nick Frost team up to play buddies that bond in unusual circumstances. Though he loathes the small town of Sandford at first, top cop Nick Angel (Pegg) soon begins to grow a closer bond to his new home as well as his inept, "Bad Boys II"-loving partner Danny (Frost) while discovering a devious plot behind a mysterious series of deadly "accidents."

Knocked Up (2007): Like "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up" packs a lot of punch for a film with such a simple plot. A guy (Seth Rogen) gets a girl (Katherine Heigl) pregnant after a one-night stand. The results are both touching and funny when Rogen's stoner buddies and Heigl's controlling sister and distant husband (Paul Rudd) come into the picture. The bonding moments between Rogen and Rudd on a mushroom-fueled trip to Vegas are worth the price of admission.

Superbad (2007): It wasn't too long ago that us college students were just mere high school seniors, waiting to get out and into college life. "Superbad," another Apatow produced Bromantic comedy, takes this concept to a whole new level as a trio of high school seniors have crazy adventures during one foul mouthed, alcohol-and-drug-fueled night. "Superbad" include gross-out moments, romantic endeavors and heart-warming moments of friendship that would make any guy want to go to the rooftops and shout, "I love my best friend." Boop.

Pineapple Express (2008): As if it were two films in one, "Pineapple Express" is part insanely violent action film and part stoner buddy picture. But it's all laughs as a lazy process server named Dale (Seth Rogen) enters a fight for his life along with his token pot dealer Saul (James Franco) after Dale goes on the run after he witnesses a murder. What makes the film so Bromantic is the relationship that blooms between Dale and Saul, which goes from a friendship of dependence to "BFFF" status. "Best F****** Friends Forever, Man!"

Role Models (2008): Some people shouldn't be parents. But some people shouldn't even be role models, like energy-drink salesmen Danny and Wheeler (Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott). After an incident with their company truck, the duo is sentenced to 150 hours of community service. But they soon learn that jail seems better than mentoring two different, yet eccentric, boys they are matched with. Though filled with crude humor, "Rode Models" is surprisingly touching and heart-warming, especially in the moments when Danny and Wheeler bond with their "littles" and eventually realize the friendship they had all along. Though Danny is often mopey and depressed, he proves to Wheeler and his "little" that he will always be there for them.