Despite the stereotype (one that I help perpetuate) that guys don't like "chick flicks," the fact is I do on occasion enjoy a good romantic movie. Granted, most of my favorites are romantic comedies. With Valentines Day just around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to share my favorites with you. I hope you enjoy them!
  1. The Princess Bride
  2. The Philadelphia Story
  3. Roxanne
  4. Sleepless in Seattle
  5. When Harry Met Sally...
  1. The Wedding Singer
  2. Serendipity
  3. Say Anything...
  4. Shakespeare in Love
  5. The Night We Never Met
The Princess Bride

1. The Princess Bride (1987)

Told as a story read by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his grandson (Fred Savage), this is the ultimate fairy tale of "true" love. It has everything a good fairy tale needs: sword fights, pirates, a giant, a Fire Swamp, miracles, and (of course) a happy ending. Some wonderful guest appearances in the supporting cast. Wright stars as the title character, Princess Buttercup. Starring Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shaw. Rated PG. 98 minutes. Back To Top

The Philadelphia Story

2. The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Cary Grant plays C.K. Dexter Hayden, the ex-husband of Tracy Lord (Katherine Hepburn), a young woman from a wealthy family who is preparing to wed again in the social event of the season. But when Hayden returns to get the scoop on his former love's new husband to be, he stirs up trouble with the help of a reporter (Jimmy Stewart) who is less interested in the event than the girl. Despite her aloof manner, Tracy's feelings for Dex have never completely vanished and her plans for the wedding turn upside down. Hepburn is funny and endearing as this snobby princess who comes to accept the failings in her ex-husband. Stewart won an Academy Award™ for his role. Starring Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Katherine Hepburn. Not Rated 112 minutes. Back To Top

Roxanne

3. Roxanne (1987)

Loosely based on the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, Roxanne takes a modern spin on the classic tale of unrequited love. C.D. Bales (Steve Martin) is the big-nosed chief of the fire department in a small resort town. Roxanne (Daryl Hannah) is the brainy new girl in the neighborhood. When she falls for one of the hunks in the fire house, though, C.D. plays the reluctant matchmaker while loving her from afar. Starring Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich. Rated PG. 107 minutes. Back To Top

Sleepless in Seattle

4. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Nora Ephron updates the classic An Affair to Remember (1957) as a '90s tale of starting over. Sam (Tom Hanks) is a widower who still mourns the death of his wife after a year. His son, determined to get him help, calls a nationwide radio talk show. The touching interview is heard by thousands, including Annie (Meg Ryan) who becomes obsessed with finding him. The story of Sam's loss is as touching as Annie's desire to find a perfect soul mate. Of course, Ryan is charming. Hanks is funny and sympathetic. Rated PG. 104 minutes. Back To Top

When Harry Met Sally...

5. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

Rob Reiner (Stand By Me) directs this wonderful story of a relationship that grows over a decade. Intercut with interviews of other couples' stories of how they met, When Harry Met Sally... is both original and funny, and Nora Ephron's dialogue is terrific. Billy Crystal is outstanding, and Meg Ryan is sweet and funny. Starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Bruno Kirby, Carrie Fisher. Rated R. 95 minutes. Back To Top

The Wedding Singer

6. The Wedding Singer (1998)

Robbie Benson (Adam Sandler) is a singer with great style and a renowned reputation for being the best choice for weddings. All of that goes out the window, however, when his own plans for marital bliss end with him stranded at the altar. After giving up his music and his career, he finds himself drawn back into the process to help his friend Julia (Drew Barrymore) plan her wedding. What he finds, however, is that love is found where it is least expected. Starring Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor. Rated PG-13. 97 minutes. Back To Top

Serendipity

7. Serendipity (2001)

The idea that two people are meant to be together is pushed to the extreme in this delightful romantic comedy. Jonathan (John Cusack) and Sara (Kate Beckinsale) meet when shopping for Christmas presents. But the fact that they are both currently involved forces them to leave their future in the hands of Fate and they part without exchanging anything more than first names. Flash forward several years. Jonathan is about to get married but he can't help think that Sara and he are meant to be together. With the help of his best man, he embarks on a journey to give Fate a nudge so he can finally find the girl of his dreams. Starring John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven. Rated PG-13. 90 minutes. Back To Top

Say Anything...

8. Say Anything... (1989)

The only "teen" movie that deserves to be on my list, Say Anything... is a smart, original story of Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), who has just graduated high school only to find himself without direction. All his ambition is focused on the valedictorian (Ione Skye) who is much more down-to-earth than Lloyd and his friends had imagined. Smart, funny, and with a soundtrack so cool it has to be from the '80s. Starring John Cusack, Ione Skye, Lili Taylor, Joan Cusak. Rated PG-13. 100 minutes. Back To Top

Shakespeare in Love

9. Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Shakespeare gets rewritten in this wonderful story of what his life could have been like as a struggling young artist. Filled with a thousand tiny nods and winks to the Bard's greatest masterpieces, Shakespeare in Love tells of his attempt to write a play (originally titled "Romeo and Ethyl, the Pirate's Daughter") while trying to win the love of a young woman (Gwenyth Paltrow) who has disguised herself as a man to participate in the theatre. Filled with laughs as well as a wonderful, heartwarming romance. Paltrow and Judi Dench won Academy Awards™ for their roles. Starring Joseph Fiennes, Gwenyth Paltrow, Judi Dench, Geoffery Rush. Rated R. 124 minutes. Back To Top

The Night We Never Met

10. The Night We Never Met (1994)

Matthew Broderick stars in this quirky story of romance between two people subletting an apartment on different days in New York. He is a budding chef trying to get over a broken relationship. Annabella Sciorra is a neglected wife trying to find herself through her painting. Through their mutual passions for art and food, they cultivate a relationship, even though they have never seen each other. Starring Matthew Broderick, Annabella Sciorra, Kevin Anderson, Jeanne Tripplehorn. Rated R. 99 minutes. Back To Top

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