The Notebook (2004)
The thought of love conquering all is one that we all dream of. The Notebook certainly lives up to that notion as Noah and Allie deal with meddling parents, a war, engagement, and finally Alzheimer’s to make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside in the end.
Love Actually(2003)
Love Actually not only has an awesome cast, but it manages to intertwine a half dozen different plotlines effortlessly. The way it portrays several different styles of relationships, and how they manage to click together is what wins me over.
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Sweet Home Alabama has Reese Witherspoon as a former small town girl turned fashion designer, who gets engaged to a swanky rich dude and must now obtain that divorce she so conveniently hadn’t gotten until now. It also shows us that sometimes, you just don’t get over your first love.
Amelie (2001)
French Amelie is one of the original films to showcase the ‘quirky girl’ getting the guy. It is beautifully styled and whimsical, and is one of my all-time favorite movies, period.
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
A modern day retelling of the Taming of the Shrew, it mixes comedy and romance well. It was also Heath Ledger’s breakout role, and made teen girls simultaneously swoon and green with envy at Julia Stiles’ character Kat.
The Wedding Singer (1998)
What better way to please everyone than by combining romance with comedy and a kickin’ 80's soundtrack? Watch Sandler at his best as the unfortunate wedding singer, and Drew Barrymore as his co-worker/love interest with a douche of a fiance.
Say Anything… (1989)
Oh, John Cusack. You raised the bar for men in the romance department to epic proportions in this movie as Lloyd, the adorable boyfriend of valedictorian Diane. After a rocky period, Lloyd wins Dianes heart and flies with her to Europe for her fellowship. Now that’s love.
Pretty in Pink (1986)
Pretty in Pink is the movie that taught us that you don’t need to be in the same social circle to find someone to love. Andie and Blane are from way opposite social circles in their local high school, but manage to feel the attraction and in the end, realize that despite their differences, they believe in each other and their love.
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Doctor Zhivago is a bittersweet romance about people kept apart by unfortunate circumstances that are beyond their control. It occurs during the Russian Revolution, and tells the tale of Yuri and Lara. The reason why I feel this movie is so successful is that, while their romance is endearing, it isn’t so much the main focus of the movie.
So everyone, if you are in the mood for a good night in with your significant other, I’d suggest grabbing a few of these and making the most of it!
