
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!
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |











