romantic comedy

  • 13 Going On 30 — This movie is a new take on an old idea, mainly the movie BIG where a kid wishes to be older and gets their wish. This time, though, a little girl named Jenna Rink wishes to be 30, and she wakes up to be 30, having lived her whole life up until that point already (without prior knowledge). Of course putting a 13 year old in the life of a 30 year old is really funny to watch. Jennifer Garner is SPECTACULAR in this movie, and is very convincing as a 13 year old little girl. This is a must see. You will be smiling the whole movie, because not only is it funny and super fun to watch, it is just sweet and warm at the same time.
  • Because I Said So — A totally cute rom-com all about how sometimes a meddling mother needs to just back off; or, if she insists on meddling, listen to your daughter!! Fun, cute, and worth seeing if you like rom-coms.
  • Bend It Like Beckham — I seriously had no idea where to put this one, so I am sticking it here, cause it kind of has a little romance thing in there. This is an awesome “mom and dad, let me do what I want and am really good at, which is soccer” movie. I loved it! The British accents are great, but a little thick, just so those of you that don’t like that sort of thing know the drillio before getting in on this!
  • Bridget Jones’ Diary — Renee is at it again! Love her. This movie is so freaking cute. And honest… “I like you just the way you are.” I would love to have someone say that to me. That is so freaking sweet. Also… Oscar Nomination here… duh… great acting by Renee. On a side note: I bet it was for that scene where she acts out being eaten by wild dogs in her apartment… hmmmm.
  • Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason — I loved the first Bridget Jones. Loved it. All I want to say about this one is this: Bridget honey… get some self esteem!! 90% of her problems in this movie deal with her trust issues and self esteem. If she could just be happy. Oh well, it is still a great movie, and a great romantic comedy at that.
  • Cake — This is a very predictable story of the girl that "can’t be tamed" that falls for the opposite guy, and ends up loving him and wanting to be with him. Given what I just said about it, it is seriously cute, and definitely a RomCom worth seeing. The lead guy is a HOTTIE too. I don’t know why I never saw this advertised for the theaters, but either way, it was definitely a cute film.
  • Catch and Release — While it does start on a bit of a morbidly down note, the movie definitely shows you how you must move on when life throws you a curve ball. Jennifer Garner is a delight in this movie, and while I did like it the first time, it was much better after a second viewing. If you want to see a definitely unusual rom-com, then I suggest you check this one out. Anything with Jennifer Garner in it, at least for me, will always “garner” my attention anyway.
  • Coyote Ugly — After seeing this movie, I wanted to be a bartender, but I don’t think that they want guys dancing around like that, even though I can. I want that job… Of course I will also discover myself in the big old city, and find a hot man and write songs for LeAnn Rimes to sing. (note to all the gay men out there: you secretly love this movie, don’t you. don’t deny yourself this guilty pleasure!)
  • Down With Love — Remember how I love campy, fun, greatness?? Well, this movie is all of those things. I LOVE THIS MOVIE! This movie is fun, cute, and has a great twist in the end. How can you dislike a story about a woman who writes a book to convince women that they too, can have sex like a man… sex a la carte!! Works for me! (Women’s lib in the 60’s, far out.)
  • Garden State — I honestly must say that I really enjoyed this movie. It just felt good watching it. Some of the people you can really relate to, and others, well, you can’t. I absolutely love the humor of it as well, even though it contains some pretty dark subject matter. This is what you would call a well thought out romantic "comedy", for people that may or may not enjoy straight up romantic comedy, set to great music. This is honestly one of those movies that you watch, and then realize, that it has captured what you want to be real life. Don’t miss it. "Don’t tease me for my hobbies, I don’t tease you for being an asshole."
  • Hitch — I must say that this is yet another one of those movies that I really didn’t have a desire to see, but was pleasantly surprised at how well I liked it. Hitch is all about a guy that hooks guys up with the girls of their dreams for a living, and then does everything wrong (or does he) when he tries to hook up with the girl of his dreams. Kevin James is extremely adorable in this movie, and I absolutely love that they make it so the average guy can find love. This is definitely a feel good rom-com.
  • The Importance of Being Earnest — Mr Wilde, I believe you have success! Leave it up to a gay guy to write a dramatic love story full of fun and wit… totally. This movie is great, and Dame Judy Dench is stellar. You get ‘em girl.
  • Jerry Maguire — Didn’t Cuba Gooding, Jr. get an Oscar for this movie?? I thought that the real star was Renee here, but that is just me. You had me from hello, Renee, you had me from hello.
  • Just Like Heaven — Honestly one of the weirdest premises for a romantic comedy (girl is in a coma, and her disconnected spirit haunts the guy that is subletting her apartment); yet with the light hearted nature of Reese Witherspoon at the helm, it really works. It keeps you from focusing on the dark subject matter, and really has fun with the story. Given the dark points, and serious undertone, it isn’t laugh out loud or anything, but it does have
    its moments.
  • Just Married — Ashton and Brittany… fun times. I love the part where they check into the nasty hotel and the roach is on his neck… just so you know, that is another one of my nightmares. The nasty hotel, not so much the roach… gotcha! Seriously, this is a fun movie. She throws an ashtray at his face, that is fun isn’t it?
  • Kissing a Fool — This is a very interesting movie, both for the “proposition” and for the outcome. I have to say that it is pretty much different from most of the other things I have seen, and I like that. And great line: “True love cannot be found where it does not exist, nor can it be hidden where it truly does”.
  • Love Actually — Billed as the ULTIMATE romantic comedy… it totally delivers. This movie was romance, love, heartbreak, happiness, and laughter. I totally loved this movie. There are several intertwining plots, and everyone seems to come together in the end. This is romantic comedy at its best. I loved this movie! I don’t want a lot for Christmas… but all I want is you.
  • The Mexican — Just for James Gandolfini playing a gay guy, it is worth it. Totally. This is a really cute movie, and really fun. MUST!
  • My Big Fat Greek Wedding — New title: My Big Fat, In-your-face-family who helps me make over my dull appearance for a great man who loves me, and shows me nothing but utter love and devotion my entire life. They give her a house, come on. I want to be GREEK!!!!
  • My Super Ex-Girlfriend — What an interesting concept: you break up with your significant other, who happens to be a superhero and a super freak, and they use their super powers to make your life a living hell!!! HA! If you love Rom-Coms and you are also a huge comic book-super hero freak like I am; this is the PERFECT mash up of both!
  • Notting Hill — I am a sucker for a good romantic comedy, and this one is fantastic! Julia Roberts is not too nice at many points of this movie, and walks all over Hugh Grant, but then makes up for everything with: “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” TEARS!
  • Shakespeare In Love — I love Gweneth, and I love Shakespeare. That is all. This movie is so wonderful and so sweet. It is also very witty, which is always nice. This is undoubtedly one of my very favorite movies. Such a wonderful portrayal of love. LOVE THIS MOVIE!
  • The Story of Us — Whoa! This is hitting the nail on the head, hard. If I didn’t know any better, I would think that these two were married in real life, and I almost wish that they actually were. I cried at the end… That is all I will say.
  • Sweet Home Alabama — Reese Witherspoon is my sister in this movie, and her mom is my mom, seriously. I loved that. I totally feel like Reese though, with living far from home, and my parents pretty much reacting in the exact way hers did. Plus, we made Ethan Embry gay in this movie?? Why not expand that role!!
  • Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! — Okay, I know what you are thinking, but seriously, this movie is hot! It is cute, funny, well-written, and lovable. All of the actors are beautiful, and are instantly likable. Kate Bosworth’s character is adorable, and so is Topher Grace’s! Josh Duhmel is just hot, okay? What a wonderful little romantic comedy about a girl who works at Piggly Wiggly winning a date with Tad Hamilton, and learning about love that is right in front of her the whole time! LOVE IT!

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