I admit to being very persnickety about movies. Frankly, I don’t like most of them. I tend to prefer novels, which allow for much greater introspection than can be portrayed in a typical movie, especially movies that are targeting a mainstream audience. I find when romance novels are made into film, they are pretty bad. All that introspection just doesn’t translate well.
That being said, I’m going to list my favorite romantic movies. Then I’m going to risk public ridicule by listing popular romantic movies others love, but I don’t.
Favorite romantic movies:
Dead Again. I blogged about this movie here, and have gotten a little guff about it. But hey, I love romances where people sacrifice for each other and have a dash of turbulence along the way.
Love Actually. How can’t you adore a movie that’s got Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and Colin Firth? This movie explores all aspects of love: familial, platonic, unrequited, romantic, and physical. Simply wonderful.
Cinema Paradiso. I feel a little bad about recommending this one, because although the movie is better than average, I am only recommending it because of the last five minutes. And yes, you have to sit through two hours to get to that staggering final scene, but do those five minutes pack a wallop!
Romantic Movies Other People Love, but I Don’t:
Love Story
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Sleepless in Seattle
Officer and a Gentleman