What is a good date movie?

[Neelam2]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #580 "Real Life: Watching Movies (2)", question 5

Do you know of any good ......... movies? I've asked out a girl from work for Saturday night and I want to see a nice, romantic movie with her.

(a) horror
(b) date
(c) sci-fi

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #580 "Real Life: Watching Movies (2)", answer 5

Do you know of any good date movies? I've asked out a girl from work for Saturday night and I want to see a nice, romantic movie with her.

Correct answer: (b) date

Your answer was: incorrect
Do you know of any good sci-fi movies? I've asked out a girl from work for Saturday night and I want to see a nice, romantic movie with her.
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Is there any specific meaning here good date movie. Please clarify my doubt.

[Linda]

A date movie is a romantic/romantic comedy movie that many couples like to enjoy together - and is popular genre with couples that are dating.
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[Kitosdad]

Sorry Linda, but I have never heard that phrase. "A good movie for dating" is nearly acceptable, but still has a strange feel to it to me. Certainly a phrase you would never hear spoken in England.
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[Linda]

'Date movie' is a commom, pop-culture expression that is commonly used in Canada and in the States. Some people think it's synonymous with a chick-flick.
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