Sweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama gradually won me over with a slow burn that eventually ignited into a warm, entertaining narrative, blending humor with cultural clashes.
The Big Sick
The Big Sick sets itself apart from typical romantic comedies by delving into not just the blossoming love between two individuals, but also the profound impact it has on every aspect of their lives.
Moonstruck
Moonstruck, with its unabashed adoration for romance, insists that love conquers all. Yet, as I watched, I found myself questioning the overwhelming praise it garnered upon its release.
Bridget Jones’s Diary
It took me a bit to settle into the vibe of Bridget Jones's Diary. I enjoyed seeing the twist of the main character in the genre, but I never completely invested in the love triangle that dominates this film.
Something’s Gotta Give
As I am growing older, I think I'm becoming a sucker more and more for the world of Nancy Meyers. I was completely charmed and immersed in this story.
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Something felt off to me while watching My Best Friend's Wedding (yes, for the first time). I appreciated the story that it set out to tell, but tonally the pieces weren't fitting together.
The Wedding Singer
Amazing soundtrack, cute leads, a screaming Sandler, cheap ‘80s references, quotable lines. What's not to love about The Wedding Singer?
You’ve Got Mail
How can you not get sucked into the charm and whimsy of 'You've Got Mail?' Like Kathleen Kelly's bookshop and the coffee shops these "nemesis" frequent, this film is completely warm and comfortable.
Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook is an infectious film. It's full of energy that grabs you and pulls you into this intense family dynamic whether you like it or not.
Can’t Buy Me Love
It's hard to rip into this movie too hard because there is so much '80s cheesiness to love about it.
Groundhog Day
How is it possible that a movie gets better and better each time I watch it when it is so purposely repeatable in its premise?
Knocked Up
I loved Knocked Up when it was initially released and I had always held it as one of my favorites of Apatow, but I was surprised by my reaction this time around.
The Best Man
An amazing ensemble of actors can elevate a film's material and that is what this group does for The Best Man.
Anyone But You
There are a lot of nonsensical things that happen in Anyone But You, even by rom-com standards, but that didn't keep me from having a good time.
Love Actually
Love Actually has some high highs and some low lows, but I can't help but get wrapped up into Richard Curtis's world every time.
Dan in Real Life
Dan in Real Life is a great, sweet film that should appeal to everyone. The performances are very down-to-earth, and although the plot becomes predictable, it plays out in a naturalistic way.
The Wedding Planner
If someone doesn't enjoy the genre of rom-com, I wouldn't be surprised if they pointed to The Wedding Planner as their reason why.
13 Going on 30
Although 13 Going on 30 is not the strongest supernatural "I wish I was..." film out there, it knows that its main objective is to have a good time.
Runaway Bride
This is not nearly Garry Marshall's best film, nor is it his worst. But you can't help but feel like he let Richard Gere and Roberts do all the heavy lifting.
Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is a vibrant spectacle that despite having a compelling cultural twist to the rom-com genre, falls prey to predictable beats and tropes.