Author Topic: What is a good romantic comedy? (Read 5515 times)

rodi · « **on:** March 16, 2008, 11:19:58 PM »

More like, I want to watch a romantic comedy but have no idea which one? Recommend me some, eh?

I was going to borrow one from my neighbor but she's watching a horror movie in bed with a guy right now...IN BED woot woot!

Mupepe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:20:49 PM »

How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days isn't bad.

Do you have any that you like so we can use it as reference?

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:22:44 PM »

Spiderman 3.

:'(

rodi · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:24:33 PM »

I liked Atonement, but I'm more in the mood for something light-hearted right now. The Holiday was awesome (well, at least I thought so), Amelie, Love Actually...pretty much thats all I can think about right now. I never used to watch romantic comedies. I'm getting ones of those pregnant kind of urges.

Ichirou · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:24:45 PM »

Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Some Like it Hot, The Apartment.

You're welcome.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:25:03 PM »

Oh, and add The Mexican to my earlier suggestion too. so awesome.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:25:52 PM »

Some people told me Dan In Real Life was good, but I haven't seen it.

Ichirou · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:26:01 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on March 16, 2008, 11:25:03 PM

Oh, and add The Mexican to my earlier suggestion too. so awesome.

That's one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Completely execrable. Why would you recommend something so godawful?

Tauntaun · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:26:56 PM »

Music & Lyrics was a fantastic romantic comedy, one of the very few I actually enjoy. Also, check out Love Actually.

Eric P · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:27:09 PM »

love, actually

roman holiday

charade

sabrina

the apartment

shakespeare in love

groundhog day

bringing up baby

the philadelphia story

it happened on night

party girl

Mupepe · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:28:06 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 16, 2008, 11:26:01 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on March 16, 2008, 11:25:03 PM
Oh, and add The Mexican to my earlier suggestion too. so awesome.

That's one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Completely execrable. Why would you recommend something so godawful?

omfg you're on crack. it's so distinguished mentally-challenged it's awesome. except for the whole gay james gandolfini aspect. the movies makes mexico look soooo bad. maybe that's why i like it so much

also, if you haven't seen it already, shaun of the dead of course.

Ichirou · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:28:19 PM »

It Happened One Night is good stuff. Listen to Eric P, he has proven himself to have great taste in movies.

And yeah, I actually enjoyed Love Actually, I'm a little embarassed to say.

Mupepe · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:28:45 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 16, 2008, 11:28:19 PM

And yeah, I actually enjoyed Love Actually, I'm a little embarassed to say.

Why? Don't be gay. It's good <3

Eric P · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:29:08 PM »

love, actually made me cry.

it was insane

Powerslave · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:29:37 PM »

How about just a good romantic movie?

I'd recommend The Bridges of Madison Country.

Definitely the best romantic movie I've ever seen.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:29:48 PM »

Rodi, listen to me cause I'm awesome.

Ichirou · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:29:54 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on March 16, 2008, 11:28:06 PM

Quote from: Ichi on March 16, 2008, 11:26:01 PM
Quote from: Mupepe on March 16, 2008, 11:25:03 PM
Oh, and add The Mexican to my earlier suggestion too. so awesome.

That's one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Completely execrable. Why would you recommend something so godawful?
omfg you're on crack. it's so distinguished mentally-challenged it's awesome. except for the whole gay james gandolfini aspect. the movies makes mexico look soooo bad. maybe that's why i like it so much

also, if you haven't seen it already, shaun of the dead of course.

It is a horrible movie. You just like it because you are mexican and it is called The Mexican so you can say to the chicks HEY LET'S WATCH A MOVIE ABOUT ME IT IS CALLED THE MEXICAN GET IT HAHAHAHAHAH OH SORRY< DID I JUST SQUEEZE YOUR BREAST OH YOU LIKE THAT BABY DON'T YOU HMM COULD YOU UNZIP MY PANTS YEAH I KNOW IT'S PRETTY BABY BUT I DIDN'T TAKE IT OUT FOR AIR

Mupepe · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:30:24 PM »

....

I wasn't expecting that!

rodi · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:30:56 PM »

Quote from: Powerslave on March 16, 2008, 11:29:37 PM

How about just a good romantic movie?

I'd recommend The Bridges of Madison Country.

Definitely the best romantic movie I've ever seen.

Yeah, but most romantic movies are depressing. Tomorrow's monday and I want something that not only raises my hope in a romantic life for myself but also makes me laugh. Laugh. Laugh!

Tauntaun · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:30:57 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 16, 2008, 11:29:54 PM

It is a horrible movie. You just like it because you are mexican and it is called The Mexican so you can say to the chicks HEY LET'S WATCH A MOVIE ABOUT ME IT IS CALLED THE MEXICAN GET IT HAHAHAHAHAH OH SORRY< DID I JUST SQUEEZE YOUR BREAST OH YOU LIKE THAT BABY DON'T YOU HMM COULD YOU UNZIP MY PANTS YEAH I KNOW IT'S PRETTY BABY BUT I DIDN'T TAKE IT OUT FOR AIR

rodi · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:31:46 PM »

So...I'm not watching the Mexican.

Ichirou · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:32:50 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on March 16, 2008, 11:30:24 PM

....

I wasn't expecting that!

Yeah, sorry, it started as a joke but then I began to fantasize. :spitzer

The Mexican is still one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Eric P has made the best post so far, IMO - watch The Apartment, rodi. You don't mind older movies, do you? It's REALLY good.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:33:49 PM »

uh..I guess I second Shaun of the Dead if you're leaning towards comedy.

Sahara was the best movie of all time so definitely make sure you watch that.

Powerslave · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:33:54 PM »

yes, the movie I said is kinda depressing

rodi · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:35:20 PM »

Okay, so far my list is as follows:

1. The Apartment
2. Love Actually
3. Shaun of the Dead (although I already watched this one, I can do it again =D)

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:36:36 PM »

'When Harry Met Sally' practically defines the genre...amazed no-one has mentioned it yet.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:37:03 PM »

if you already watched and liked shaun, then just watch hot fuzz. there's definitely romance between simon and nick.

Ichirou · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:37:55 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on March 16, 2008, 11:36:36 PM

'When Harry Met Sally' practically defines the genre...amazed no-one has mentioned it yet.

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It's a good movie but I can't stand Billy Crystal.

Mupepe · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:38:22 PM »

The Apartment is pure sex

rodi · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:38:40 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 16, 2008, 11:37:03 PM

if you already watched and liked shaun, then just watch hot fuzz. there's definitely romance between simon and nick.

I thought so too.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #30 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:38:56 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 16, 2008, 11:37:03 PM

if you already watched and liked shaun, then just watch hot fuzz. there's definitely romance between simon and nick.

Nick would have to be bottom though otherwise he'd crush simon.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #31 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:45:10 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 16, 2008, 11:37:55 PM

Quote from: Cormacaroni on March 16, 2008, 11:36:36 PM
'When Harry Met Sally' practically defines the genre...amazed no-one has mentioned it yet.
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It's a good movie but I can't stand Billy Crystal.

...or you could try 'Sleepless in Seattle', which is practically the same movie but with Tom Hanks instead of Billy Crystal. *

*it's nowhere near as funny however

Bloodwake · « **Reply #32 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:47:46 PM »

I suggest, as usual, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Some consider this a romantic comedy, so I must place it in here. I'm actually not sure what it is, except amazing. It can be depressing though.

demi · « **Reply #33 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:49:10 PM »

shaun of the dead

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #34 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:55:39 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 16, 2008, 11:37:03 PM

if you already watched and liked shaun, then just watch hot fuzz. there's definitely romance between simon and nick.

God damn, I came in to say Rush Hour but you stole my joke!

Tauntaun · « **Reply #35 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:57:28 PM »

Quote from: Father_Mike on March 16, 2008, 11:55:39 PM

Quote from: am nintenho on March 16, 2008, 11:37:03 PM
if you already watched and liked shaun, then just watch hot fuzz. there's definitely romance between simon and nick.

God damn, I came in to say Rush Hour but you stole my joke!

"Do you understand the words comin outta my mouth?" I bet Rodi's instructors say that to her all the time cause of her asian tendencies.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #36 on:** March 17, 2008, 01:06:22 AM »

Love Actually, really?

Raban · « **Reply #37 on:** March 17, 2008, 01:43:15 AM »

The Heartbreak Kid
Definitely, Maybe
Just Friends
Hitch

Ichirou · « **Reply #38 on:** March 17, 2008, 01:46:06 AM »

Quote from: Raban on March 17, 2008, 01:43:15 AM

The Heartbreak Kid
Definitely, Maybe
Just Friends
Hitch

Why are you recommending awful movies?

Mandark · « **Reply #39 on:** March 17, 2008, 01:55:25 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on March 16, 2008, 11:27:09 PM

I'm going to list ALL the good romantic and screwball comedies so nobody else can recommend anything!

Well, screw you, guy.

About A Boy

Annie Hall

The Thin Man (and sequels)

The African Queen

All of those are at least in the neighborhood of the genre. If you rent Sabrina or Charade, for God's sake get the originals with Audrey Hepburn.

Watching the remake of Charade with Marky Mark was the most puzzling cinematic experience I've had the last few years. Can someone explain it to me?

Ichirou · « **Reply #40 on:** March 17, 2008, 01:56:29 AM »

About a Boy isn't really a romantic comedy. The romance is incidental to the main plot, IMO.

Mandark · « **Reply #41 on:** March 17, 2008, 02:01:13 AM »

Yeah, but if someone's in the mood for a romantic comedy and wind up watching it, they won't be disappointed. I think it scratches the same itch for most viewers.

Ichirou · « **Reply #42 on:** March 17, 2008, 02:03:03 AM »

Yeah, it is good stuff. High Fidelity! Check that one out, rodi.

Mandark · « **Reply #43 on:** March 17, 2008, 02:18:11 AM »

The Marx Bros. comedies can technically sneak in, since Zeppo (or Generic Zeppo Replacement in the later ones) is always macking on some ingenue.

Of course, every single one of those romantic plotlines are dead weight. Watchagonnado?

Raban · « **Reply #44 on:** March 17, 2008, 03:00:45 AM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 17, 2008, 01:46:06 AM

Quote from: Raban on March 17, 2008, 01:43:15 AM
The Heartbreak Kid
Definitely, Maybe
Just Friends
Hitch

Why are you recommending awful movies?

Matter of taste. All of those are entertaining. Mofo didn't specify if he wanted works of art, those movies entertain, they don't enlighten. Goddamned jackass. Everybody here is turning about to be one of those upturned-nose movie critic types

Ichirou · « **Reply #45 on:** March 17, 2008, 03:02:15 AM »

Hitch, The Heartbreak Kid (I'm guessing you're referring to the remake, the original is pretty good) and Just Friends all suck. Hard.

Raban · « **Reply #46 on:** March 17, 2008, 03:03:21 AM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 17, 2008, 03:02:15 AM

Hitch, The Heartbreak Kid (I'm guessing you're referring to the remake, the original is pretty good) and Just Friends all suck. Hard.

Yeah ok. Whatever you say, boss.

Ichirou · « **Reply #47 on:** March 17, 2008, 03:05:49 AM »

Glad we got that settled.

Eric P · « **Reply #48 on:** March 17, 2008, 08:40:10 AM »

Quote from: Mandark on March 17, 2008, 01:55:25 AM

Quote from: Eric P on March 16, 2008, 11:27:09 PM

I'm going to list ALL the good romantic and screwball comedies so nobody else can recommend anything!

Annie Hall

woody allen is so divisive i really have a hard time suggesting anything he's done.

personally he's my absolute favorite director and i'd watch home movies of him fucking dogs but i can understand why people hate him.

i think that manhattan is bit more "real" in its depictions of relationships while also throwing a comedy veneer atop it.

Eric P · « **Reply #49 on:** March 17, 2008, 08:41:23 AM »

Quote from: Mandark on March 17, 2008, 02:18:11 AM

The Marx Bros. comedies can technically sneak in, since Zeppo (or Generic Zeppo Replacement in the later ones) is always macking on some ingenue.

Of course, every single one of those romantic plotlines are dead weight. Watchagonnado?

well since most movies have that romantic subplot why not The Purple Rose of Cairo?

spoiler (click to show/hide)

omgsad

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but seriously, watch roman holiday

etiolate · « **Reply #50 on:** March 18, 2008, 12:22:59 AM »

is 10 things I hate about you a romantic comedy? For if so, it rocks.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #51 on:** March 18, 2008, 01:42:44 AM »

I know I'm day late and a dollar short here but....

Not really a romantic comedy but there is some of both in there. I swear the extra 30-some minutes in the director's cut make all the difference in the world. I never really cared for the theatrical version but I really love this one and the commentary with Crowe and his real mother is pretty hilarious. Definitely worth hunting down.

Ichirou · « **Reply #52 on:** March 18, 2008, 01:51:15 AM »

Say Anything is by the same director and actually is a romantic comedy!

John Cusack

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #53 on:** March 18, 2008, 02:24:23 AM »

I never cared for Say Anything...or Singles...or Jerry Mcguire...or pretty much anything Crowe has done outside of the director's cut of Almost Famous. Like Cusack though.

Ichirou · « **Reply #54 on:** March 18, 2008, 02:25:45 AM »

Say Anything is the only Cameron Crowe movie I like.

xnikki118x · « **Reply #55 on:** March 18, 2008, 03:36:00 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on March 16, 2008, 11:36:36 PM

'When Harry Met Sally' practically defines the genre...amazed no-one has mentioned it yet.

That's what I came into this thread to suggest. Can't beat the very best!

balikeye · « **Reply #56 on:** March 18, 2008, 02:55:25 PM »

As Good As It Gets

Rman · « **Reply #57 on:** March 18, 2008, 02:59:29 PM »

The American President
Notting Hill
Dave
Beauty and the Beast
Aladdin
Arthur
Groundhog Day
Pretty Woman

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #58 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:21:22 PM »

HITCH

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Author Topic: What is a good romantic comedy? (Read 5515 times)