Romantic Comedies that don't suck. |
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 Jan 12 2007, 9:36 PM
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I'm not a huge fan of this genre, but it shouldn't be excluded from the line-up.
Bringing Up Baby The Lady Eve The Palm Beach Story There's Something About Mary Say Anything High Fidelity Love Actually Choose Me What's up, Doc? Closer Even though "Closer" isn't technically a romantic comedy, I think Clive Owen is particularly hilarious in it. All right...show me. -------------------- "The enjoyment of art is the only remaining ecstasy that is neither immoral, nor illegal."
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Jan 13 2007, 6:11 PM
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Green Card. Especially the bit where Depardieu plays the piano.
-------------------- Matt Kelland
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Jan 15 2007, 11:33 AM
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(filmfreak) Love Actually
Fantastic film 
About a Boy was great too, although I'd say that's a borderline title. -------------------- Eddz Walsh
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Jan 16 2007, 2:53 AM
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"Love Actually" made me an absolute fan of Bill Nighy.
I think "About a Boy" is Hugh Grant's best performance, thus far. -------------------- "The enjoyment of art is the only remaining ecstasy that is neither immoral, nor illegal."
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Feb 5 2007, 10:27 PM
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Possibly great:
'When Harry met Sally' 'Groundhog Day' 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' Dont suck, although maybe not actually great: 'How to lose a guy in ten days' 'Two weeks notice' (very nice premise on why they dont just sleep together at the start of the movie) And something that might not quite fall into the category, as it is possibly a tradegy rather than a traditional romantic comedy, but I still realy liked: 'Jeux d'enfants' ('Love me if you Dare' was the title in the UK) -------------------- Ben Sanders
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Feb 6 2007, 4:30 AM
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My top vote is for Roman Holiday. Others that worked where The Philadelphia Story, Harold and Maude... would The Princess Bride be considered a romantic comedy?
Oh, and we can't forget Saw III - I laughed and I cried. |
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Feb 6 2007, 10:17 AM
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(Clint) would The Princess Bride be considered a romantic comedy?
Ooooh, now that's not an easy one. I love films that don't fit into any readily identifiable genre. Any rate, Princess Bride is a damned fine movie. (The book's pretty damned good as well.) -------------------- Matt Kelland
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Feb 7 2007, 1:37 PM
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Shaun of the Dead. Definitely great, and I'm arguing that it is (sort of) a romantic comedy.
The tagline (at least, on the DVD case) is: "A romantic comedy. With zombies." -------------------- Ben
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Feb 8 2007, 5:12 AM
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Oh GREAT call on on Palm Beach Story, filmfreak! You have a nice list there.
May I add a few of my favorites: Charade Roman Holiday(not necessarily hilarious but it has it's moments...not to mention being just a fun film) Adam's Rib The Apartment- One of my all time favorites My Man Godfrey ...Thats all that come to mind at the moment. 
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Feb 9 2007, 6:31 PM
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Thanks docontheweb. It's always nice to find other Preston Sturges fans out there.
The Apartment, and My Man Godfrey are solid choices as well. -------------------- "The enjoyment of art is the only remaining ecstasy that is neither immoral, nor illegal."
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Feb 12 2007, 12:34 PM
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Wedding Singer
When Harry Met Sally |
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Feb 12 2007, 5:32 PM
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Shallow Hal was pretty good
-------------------- Eddz Walsh
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Feb 13 2007, 2:32 AM
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Eddz gets credit for a double tap. Shallow Hal counts as both a rom com and a guilty pleasure.
-------------------- "The enjoyment of art is the only remaining ecstasy that is neither immoral, nor illegal."
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Feb 13 2007, 10:14 AM
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Upcoming director Group: Pioneers Posts: 97 Joined: 23-November 06 Member No.: 75 |
(filmfreak) Eddz gets credit for a double tap. Shallow Hal counts as both a rom com and a guilty pleasure.
Oh come on, who doesn't love Jack Black?! And the KG cameo too? Winner! -------------------- Eddz Walsh
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Feb 13 2007, 1:36 PM
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Hey, you got Tenacious D in my rom com. No, you got rom com in my Tenacious D. :-) -------------------- "The enjoyment of art is the only remaining ecstasy that is neither immoral, nor illegal."
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Feb 15 2007, 12:12 PM
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Am I alone in thinking that "Hitch" did not suck?
-------------------- David J W Bailey ACA MA MSc GIBiol MInstD
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Feb 15 2007, 12:49 PM
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Seven Year Itch Grosse Point Blank Addicted to Love Charade Edward Scissorhands Shaun of the Dead Some like it hot Amelie Uncle Buck Groudnhog Day Princess Bride Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind does Death becomes her count? Shaolin Soccer True Romance is another good genre crosser Corpse Bride Addams Family and Values Beauty and the Beast (Disney) Benny and Joon loads more but my memoory is awful -------------------- Chris Ollis
Caretaker of www.moddingstorm.co.uk, the one stop shop for all your extra addon needs Plus Minor Web Celebrity, Viral Guru, Toy designer and BBC comedy writer :D |
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Feb 16 2007, 6:33 PM
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(Chris Ollis) does Death becomes her count?
Sure it counts. -------------------- "The enjoyment of art is the only remaining ecstasy that is neither immoral, nor illegal."
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Feb 16 2007, 6:58 PM
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Death becomes her is a great movie.
I also like: Corpse Bride Edward Scissorhands Shaun of the dead Groundhog day Princess bride and many others
-------------------- My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely.
May the Muses inspire you today. |
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Feb 16 2007, 7:10 PM
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Yep, some good calls in there, Chris. For someone who doesn't think they like romcoms, you've listed quite a few films I adore, such as:
Seven Year Itch Some like it Hot Edward Scissorhands Corpse Bride Princess Bride And now I've also remembered I like Clueless, though maybe that should be in the Guilty Pleasures section...... -------------------- Matt Kelland
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