Best Romantic Comedies: My Top List Review

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Jolie
Chicago, IL

Best Romantic Comedies: My Top Ten List

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APR

2008

Okay, so I like romantic comedies. And, I am going to attempt to share my favorites here. In my mind, these are the best romantic comedies ever! (I admit I didnt include the classic romantic comedies... I thought I would focus on more modern romantic movies). I am wondering what you think are the top romantic comedies too! (maybe we can swap favorites!)

Okay, here is my Top 10 Romantic Comedies list but I am sure it should be more like the Top 100 romantic comedies. :)

Here goes... and the Romantic Comedy winners are........

Sweet Home Alabama- I love Reese Witherspoon in this movie. There is something about her that I just adore! I am also a total sucker for the successful woman that realizes that she doesnt need all the glitz and glam to be happy. This is a classic girl misses old boyfriend from home movie-- but she doesnt know it.
Clueless- Who doesnt love the stupidity of Alicia Silverstone in this movie? But, yet again, you see cute girl likes the basic guy without the glitz. (seeing a pattern?)
How to Lose A Guy in 10 days- Another one of my favorites- Kate Hudson. She is so cute too! This movie makes me laugh every time I see it. She is so obnoxious and cute at the same time in the movie. An over the top romantic comedy that makes you laugh and reminds you of your girlfriends too.
Love Actually- Great "holiday" movie with several subplots that follow the lives of 8 couples. It is a must see romantic comedy in my book. And, yes, there are many no-name actors but you also have some leading actors like: Liam Nelson, Kiera Knightly, Hugh Grant, and others.
Along came polly- Ben Stiller and Jennifer Anniston are the leading actors in Along Came Polly. This feel good movie is about two very different people and how they come together to appreciate their differences. I wouldnt say this is the best romantic comedy, but every time I flip through the channels and see it, I get sucked in. So, it gets props for that.
Pretty Woman- Can there even be an argument on this one? It is one of the best "classic romantic comedies ever".
Just like heaven- Okay, so I like Reese Witherspoon. And, to nobody's surprise, she appears and reappears on my list. The premise of the movie (a girl gets stuck in limbo- between heaven and real life) sounds so stupid, but the movie was very well done. It is definitely worth a watch.
The Princess Bride- Oh, Buttercup and Westly. How could you not love this movie? One of my all time favorite movies.
Dying Young- I think I am the only person on the planet that has seen this movie. It came out in the early 90s and is a Julia Roberts and Campbell Scott movie. He is a famous author and she is struggling to get by. Julia becomes "Victors" caretaker as he goes through cancer treatment. Needless to say, parts of the movie are heart breaking. (may be more ROMANCE AND LESS COMEDY) I cry EVERY time I watch this movie. My husband laughs at me every time too.
The Holiday- Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Kate Winslet were strong performers in this movie about getting away from life and letting go by moving to a new place. I watched this movie with my husband and he even liked it. Shocker! (and the best part is that my former colleague- Tim-- recommended it to me. A rec from a guy. Extra points!) And, yes, Jude Law is hot.

Some argue that movies like Something About Mary, Pride and Prejudice, and Shakespeare in Love are among the best "romantic comedies". While I really like all of those movies A LOT and they would be at the top of my list, I wouldnt necessarily put them in the romantic comedy genre. But, that could just be me.

What are your favorites? I woud love to know what your top 10 romantic comedies are! (I need to round out the action, Kung Fu, Sci-Fi, Blood and Guts movie collection in my house)

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I love Sweet Home Alabama! Reese is one of my favorites! But i would have to add Serendipity! That is a great movies! One i could watch over and over again! I would also add Bed of Roses! I love Christian Slater! It's another great movie i could watch over and over! I also love The Notebook!

I've been doing "My Ten Favorite---" of all genres--we certainly differ in our tastes regarding what defines 'romantic comedy"--I agree with two of your selections--Pretty Woman and Love Actually

I love your list, but I would add to it 2 great movies. PS I love you is one and Lonesome Dove. These are both true love stories!

In response to TunefulGal's comment from Nov 21, 2008 at 8:17PM:

Yep, When Harry Met Sally is an Oldie but goodie.

Good list, Jolie! As I go back a little further, I have to cast a vote for "When Harry Met Sally". Hope you've seen it! (I'm noticing quite a few tapes of it at Goodwill these days.)

Thanks for this list! Have you seen American Dreamer?

Thank you for the list!!!

I want to include "Made of Honor" is a new one but that movie in the part of the kiss was sooooooooo wow! You need to see it!!!

Bride and Prejudice is one of my absolute faves! I'm gonna buy it soon, so my girls and I can dance Bollywood style and laugh out loud.

Thanks for your list!
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Great list! I love everyone else's additions also. Pretty Woman would be #1 for me. I thought Dying Young was great, but not a comedy. Also people mentioned The Notebook and A Walk to Remember, both books written by Nicholas Sparks. He also wrote Message in a Bottle and Nights in Rodanthe. I haven't read Nights in Rodanthe or seen the movie yet. If anyone has I'd love to read a review. Another favorite of mine is Top Gun, action,adventure, romance, comedy, not sure what genre, but a fun movie, & Tom Cruise at his cutest.

Great list not one movie I would take off that list

Good list. I liked "Dying Young" but I wouldn't put it on alist of comedies. Too much tear factor. I've got a long list going way back to some really old flicks. Will have to give this some thought. Good review.

Great list, a have seen quite a few of them...and also yes we saw the "something about mary" at the theater, and chucked all the way home..I also like Reese Witherspoon too..

i'm a big Ben Stiller fan and Something about Mary is hilarious and so is Along came Polly...But the most recent Heartbreak Kid was probably the funniest I've seen so far!!!

Great list!

I agree with you. Have you ever seen "Radio" or "Mr Holland's Opus" -- perfect for a nice cry with a big bowl of ice-cream.

I haven't seen half of these--I'll be sure to check out the rest!

Meanwhile-- congrats on the article in Chicago Tribune's business section today!

love it! I have a movie line up for my weekend with the girls!!! Thank you!!!! :D

I have to add a few you missed. Hope Floats, The Wedding Date, 4 Weddngs and a Funeral, were great too. I could go on, but those were tops.

Ok...here's my list: I agree with The Holiday, Clueless, The Princess Bride and Sweet Home Alabama. But I'd have to add While You Were Sleeping, 27 Dresses (I know it's new, but hasn't wanted to get drunk and karaoke Elton John???), Groundhog Day, The Wedding Planner (Matthew McConaughey, need I say more), Hope Floats, and...Heathers. Trust me on that one.

don't kill me...im new here..
but...50 First Dates!!!

Sorry...remembered another one...'ALOT LIKE LOVE'

I just joined today and saw the heading 'top 10 romantic comedies'...I too, am a fan! LOVE the list...yet, haven't seen Dying Young..definately want to check it out though, now..so, thanks!
Have you ever seen Fools Rush In? Definately a fav. of mine..and a few on your list are also my favs..so, hopefully if you haven't seen it...you'll get the chance and fall in love with it like me!
OHH--And, Kissing A Fool....and Just Married has me laughing quite a bit...yet great heartfelt ending.
Enjoy!! And, have a beautiful & blessed day!

Great list! And I, too, have seen Dying Young. Cryfest.

In response to BubleFan1's comment from Apr 4, 2008 at 7:56AM:

The Notebook is a great Romantic Drama but not in anyway a comedy to me. I cried almost the whole movie! I just review it too!

All of those are great movies but I would have included The Wedding Date! That was a great Romantic Comedy in my book!!! Your list is awesome!

I own Sweet Home Alabama and break it out just when I think my hope for a good man is gone, and while I do know that it's just a movie, it allows me to hope for the future. I happen to think that Reese Witherspoon is fabulous. I haven't seen some of the movies on your list, but they are now on my "to see" list. I do have two movies that I love and would like to suggest, Something's Gotta Give w/Jack Nicholson & Diane Keaton, and and old school favorite The Money Pit w/Tom Hanks & Shelly Long. Take Care!

In response to tkathan344's comment from Apr 14, 2008 at 1:22PM:

Hhmmm.. Havent seen that!

I loved The Holiday, what about While you were Sleeping or The Lake House. Those are pretty good too.

Never saw 'French Kiss'?

Sweet Home Alabama is also at the top of my list. Wonderful review I would have to agree that they are all great movies

Great list, I love most of these. I really liked Just Like Heaven, even if it is a little cheesy. Speaking of "cheese", the Wedding Date is really cute, and romantic!

How about 10 Things I Hate About You? Oh and how about Grease? Those are 2 of my favorites.

great list! I have seen many of them and agree, but I will definitely have to check out the few I haven't seen. :)

thanks for giving me some props on your list Jolie...but how could you forget "When Harry Met Sally?"

Of your top 10, I've only seen one: The Princess Bride. I have seen a few romantic comedies in my lifetime, but of your list, just that one. Nice list, though.

Great list! Gotta give this one some thought.

Rudi

In response to bkovacs's comment from Apr 7, 2008 at 10:32AM:

Ahhh... American President. I loved that movie.... :) I own it and watch it every once in a while. I am a big Annette Benning fan. I also liked American Beauty-- but that isnt a romantic comedy.

I agree with a couple of choices but others are way off. Apparently, I'm the only person who thought "Love, Actually" was lousy. Some other films cited below are dramas, not comedies ("An Officer and a Gentleman," "The Notebook," etc.). They are good movies, just not romantic comedies. You could include "The Witness" in that category, as it is a thriller with a great romance... but not a comedy. Romantic comedies you should consider are "The Goodbye Girl," "The Wedding Singer," "Sliding Doors," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Dave," "The American President" and "Bridget Jones Diary." There are many others, especially if you go back 30-60 years.

Nice review!

--Bob

Oh man. You left off Dodgeball! Teehee.

I love Sweet Home Alabama. It's the best movie ever. I also really enjoyed Just Like Heaven and The Princess Bride is an old favorite.

Great list!

Very good, detailed review

In response to BubleFan1's comment from Apr 4, 2008 at 7:56AM:

BubleFan1 Oh yes, never ever will I forget or want to forget the movie called "NOTEBOOK"! Rent it...see it! The book is also fantastic!

This is a great review! Another all time great movie is "How To Make An American Quit." It is the kind of movie that you see and never forget. Have you seen it? If not...rent it sometime...because you will love this film.
Have a nice weekend my friend. Hugs, ~Angel~

In response to PattyTherre's comment from Apr 3, 2008 at 7:00PM:

Patty-- rent these! You will love them!

In response to pennstatemike's comment from Apr 4, 2008 at 7:48AM:

I have not seen 50 first dates. In fact, I have never heard about it until I wrote this. Thanks for the rec!!!!!!!

In response to AnnaBanana's comment from Apr 4, 2008 at 8:48AM:

Never heard of that one. I will look it up. :) Thanks for the romantic comedy rec.

Cool! I actually did see Dying Young and I LOVED that movie too! My favorite movie genre lately has been romantic dramas....

Very interesting! I have a few of these favorites in common with you (Love Actually, Sweet Home Alabama & Pretty Woman) but I think we diverse from there. You are not alone- I saw and enjoyed Dying Young as well. It was one of those movies that 10 people said don't watch and so I had to & really liked it. Thanks for writing this fun review:)

Oh number 6. I usually don't remember movies but that one I'll never forget. Great list:) Jo

Great review, Jolie! Here's another favorite of mine: "The Buddy System"!

In response to BubleFan1's comment from Apr 4, 2008 at 7:58AM:

Make sure you check out An Officer and a Gentleman. It will leave a mark on your heart forever!

In response to Luvs2ShopAlot's comment from Apr 2, 2008 at 6:56PM:

A Walk to Remember is also in my DVD library. I bawled my eyes out the first time that I saw that one! The soundtrack is great too. Wonderful, wonderful movie. My #2 favorite.

In response to pennstatemike's comment from Apr 4, 2008 at 7:48AM:

Yes, THE NOTEBOOK!!!!! Now, that is my all-time favorite!

I love these movies!!! Thanks for this review! Ahh, makes me want to watch them again. My favorite up here is Just Like Heaven. My daughter and I just love this one! Mark Ruffalo is outstanding!!! He is soooo adorable.

Those are great pics but my wife Dee and I have a few different ones on our list: The Notebook, The Holiday, A Walk in the Clouds, While You Were Sleeping, Sweet Home Alabama, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, Pretty Woman, Just Like Heaven, You've Got Mail, and 50 First Dates.

Great Pics, I also like Notting Hill!

I think I only saw Pretty Woman out of all of these. I have the strangest tastes in movies. I am going to be writing my top hot picks soon. People will wonder why I think certain mainstream movies are romantic but like I said, I have strange tastes. Great list! I enjoyed reading it,

I agree with some of your picks, Sweet Home Alabama, Just Like Heaven, I like Reese too, Pretty Woman. I am not too fond of The Holiday, but the best movie in this category I would like to add is Ghost. I love Demi. Another one, a more recent one, No Reservation, with Catherine Zeta Jones. The Notebook, 50 First Dates, funny and "sweet". I might be able to assist you in the Action category as well.

In response to MikeMaroon's comment from Apr 2, 2008 at 9:58PM:

I've never seen 50 First Dates. I will have to look for that one.

In response to Luvs2ShopAlot's comment from Apr 2, 2008 at 6:58PM:

Ahhh... yes. And, the Notebook. I like all of those Nicholas Sparks movies and books.

In response to Telpher's comment from Apr 2, 2008 at 4:58PM:

You are right. Dying Young is more romantic and less comedy. I will make that notation. No-- I havent seen Truly, Madly, Deeply. I will definitely add that to my list.

I'm a closet romantic comedy watcher. But, as a dude, if you out me, I'll deny it, say you hacked my profile and put this comment here, m'kay? One of my personal favorites is "What Women Want", oh, and "Sleepless in Seattle", and "You've Got Mail", and "50 First Dates", ....and......

Some real winners you got there! Dying Young was a great movie, it had me from the get go ;)

Also, there is A Walk to Remember with Mandy Moore. Sigh. . .

But you forgot An Officer and a Gentleman with Richard Gere and Debra Winger. I bawl my eyes out at the end, every single time. . .

I didn't know how much I liked romantic comedies until I read your list, and recognized some titles I really, really like (Love, Actually!!!) But Dying Young? Not a comedy! It's a tear-jerker of the highest order!

Have you seen Truly, Madly, Deeply? If not - do so. And make sure you have a box of tissue.