Just in time for the holidays, here is my top 10 list of romantic comedies. . . .
The Princess Bride
Starring Cary Elwes and Robyn Wright Penn.A ridiculous,charming,witty modern day fairy tale played out.
Sleepless in Seattle
Starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.A single dad deals with his pushy son to start dating again and a single woman hears the heartbreaking story on a radio talk show deciding this man could be right for her.
There's Something About Mary
Okay, so it's a little tasteless (after all, it is a Farrelly Brothers film), it's still a hilarious tale of love, jealousy, and persistence. Ben Stiller stars as a shy, yet lovable, loser who never gets over the love of his life, Mary (Cameron Diaz). DVD features include outtakes, commentary, and a music video.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
This little indie grew from a $5 million project into the biggest grossing romantic comedy of all time - all because of positive word-of-mouth. Shows what a little help from the audience can do to promote worthy projects.
When Harry Met Sally
Meg Ryan's restaurant scene is one of the most recognizable scenes in movie history. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are wonderful in this romantic comedy about the trials and tribulations of friendships between men and women. The DVD includes a "Making Of" documentary, a Harry Connick Jr. music video, deleted scenes, and interviews with the stars of the film.
Pretty Woman
Starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
Meet the Parents
This DVD is worth it just for the opportunity to watch DeNiro lose it while filming his scenes with Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller. This romantic comedy gem was so well-received, a sequel is currently in the works.
The Wedding Singer
An irresistible romantic comedy, teaming Adam Sandler with Drew Barrymore, and featuring a classic cameo by rocker, Billy Idol. Set in the mid-1980s, the film features some of the same music you hoped you'd never hear again, but in this film, it doesn't seem as bad as you remembered. The DVD's karaoke versions of "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "White Wedding" might actually have you longing for the 80s.
Annie Hall
Annie Hall is one of the truest, most bittersweet romances on film. In it, Woody Allen plays Alvy Singer, a successful--if neurotic--television comedian living in Manhattan. Annie (Dianne Keaton) is a Midwestern transplant who dabbles in photography and sings in small clubs.
Some Like it Hot
Directed by Billy Wilder, this film about two cross dressing musicians on the run from the mob is a romantic comedy at its core. It is a magnificently done film starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe that has a great love story complete with Tony Curtis channeling Cary Grant.
Some suggestions if you're interested in broadening your movie horizons:
Forget Paris
It Happened One Night
The Bishop's Wife
Sabrina
Notorious (Hitchcock's great romantic thriller)
Father Goose
The Electric Horseman
Teacher's Pet
Pat and Mike
The Goodbye Girl
Posted by: Pete Misiak | November 27, 2007 at 07:44 AM