Most men don't want to admit they enjoy 'romantic' movies, but there are some out there that are really good. With Valentine's Day coming up tomorrow, I give you my Top 10 'Romantic' movies.
10. Along Came Polly (2004)- 8/10
After being dumped on his honeymoon, Reuben (Ben Stiller) reunites with an old classmate, Polly (Jennifer Aniston), who takes Reuben far outside of his play-it-safe lifestyle. This was nominated for a Razzie is 2004, but I really enjoyed it. It's one of those I will watch anytime it comes on TV. Phillip Seymour Hoffman steals the show as a former childhood actor and Reuben's best friends.
9. Fever Pitch (2005)- 8/10
Ben (Jimmy Fallon) has two loves in his life- his girlfriend (Drew Berrymore) and his baseball team. Now that I can relate to. But who will he choose in the end? Fever Pitch brings the romance, but disguises it with a lot of baseball and a good comedic performance from Fallon- something he fails to do with his late night TV show.
8. Three to Tango (1999)- 8/10
Oscar (Matthew Perry) and is business partner (Oliver Platt) are hired for a $90 million dollar restoration project by a wealthy business man. Believing Oscar is gay, the business man asks Oscar to keep an eye on his mistress, Amy (Neve Campbell). Oscar, however, is not gay and ends up falling for Amy. Things unwind in a hilarious way as Oscar tries to play along. This role was made for Matthew Perry.
7. Just Friends (2005)- 8/10
After Chris (Ryan Reynolds) professes his love to his best friend Jaime (Amy Smart), she responds that she too loves him...as a friend. He then runs off to LA, loses weight and becomes a womanizing music manager. He returns home one Christmas, runs into Jaime, and begins on the path to being more than just friends. Ryan Reynolds is hilarious, Anna Faris brilliantly plays a pop singing sensation, and Chris Klein shows his comedic side as 'Simply Dusty'- another high school classmate going after Jaime.
6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)- 8/10
After being dumped by his movie star girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), Peter (Jason Segel) decides to take a trip to Hawaii...where he runs into Sarah and her new boyfriend, pop star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand). This one just has a great cast of funny people- including Mila Kunis and Jonah Hill. Plus, Jason Segel is one of my favorite comedic actors working right now.
5. Romeo + Juliet (1996)- 8/10
Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest love stories of all time. This version, staring Leo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, puts the story in modern times, without losing any of the great story. Mainly because most of the original dialogue was used throughout. We just get gun fights rather than sword fights.
4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)- 9/10
A chronicle of the 500 days of Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and his love for a girl named Summer (Zooey Deschanel). I don't' have much more to say other than this is just a great movie. It is a smart, unique comedy, and the cast is superb. The 'dance' scene is one of my favorite scenes of 2009.
3. Can't Hardly Wait (1998)- 9/10
This movie follows a few high school seniors on graduation night, including Preston (Ethan Embry), who sets out to tell Amanda (Jennifer Love Hewitt), who was recently dumped by her boyfriend, how he feels about her before he leaves for school the next day. This is a classic from my childhood- I was in love with Jennifer Love Hewitt. I couldn't wait to get to high school after watching this one; and I still smile every time I hear Paradise City.
2. For Love of the Game (1999)- 9/10
An aging pitcher (Kevin Costner) goes for a perfect game at Yankee Stadium. Doesn't sound 'romantic' but while on the mound he flashes back to the woman he loved and lost (Kelly Preston). Plus the word love is in the title. With this one, Kevin Costner added yet another great sports movie to his filmography.
1. When Harry Met Sally (1989)- 9/10
Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) don't like each other at first, but years later become very close friends. Then sex screws it all up. This is simply a superb movie- a classic. The chemistry between Crystal and Ryan is unmatched in this one. And we all remember the scene in the diner.
After being dumped on his honeymoon, Reuben (Ben Stiller) reunites with an old classmate, Polly (Jennifer Aniston), who takes Reuben far outside of his play-it-safe lifestyle. This was nominated for a Razzie is 2004, but I really enjoyed it. It's one of those I will watch anytime it comes on TV. Phillip Seymour Hoffman steals the show as a former childhood actor and Reuben's best friends.
Ben (Jimmy Fallon) has two loves in his life- his girlfriend (Drew Berrymore) and his baseball team. Now that I can relate to. But who will he choose in the end? Fever Pitch brings the romance, but disguises it with a lot of baseball and a good comedic performance from Fallon- something he fails to do with his late night TV show.
Oscar (Matthew Perry) and is business partner (Oliver Platt) are hired for a $90 million dollar restoration project by a wealthy business man. Believing Oscar is gay, the business man asks Oscar to keep an eye on his mistress, Amy (Neve Campbell). Oscar, however, is not gay and ends up falling for Amy. Things unwind in a hilarious way as Oscar tries to play along. This role was made for Matthew Perry.
After Chris (Ryan Reynolds) professes his love to his best friend Jaime (Amy Smart), she responds that she too loves him...as a friend. He then runs off to LA, loses weight and becomes a womanizing music manager. He returns home one Christmas, runs into Jaime, and begins on the path to being more than just friends. Ryan Reynolds is hilarious, Anna Faris brilliantly plays a pop singing sensation, and Chris Klein shows his comedic side as 'Simply Dusty'- another high school classmate going after Jaime.
After being dumped by his movie star girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), Peter (Jason Segel) decides to take a trip to Hawaii...where he runs into Sarah and her new boyfriend, pop star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand). This one just has a great cast of funny people- including Mila Kunis and Jonah Hill. Plus, Jason Segel is one of my favorite comedic actors working right now.
Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest love stories of all time. This version, staring Leo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, puts the story in modern times, without losing any of the great story. Mainly because most of the original dialogue was used throughout. We just get gun fights rather than sword fights.
A chronicle of the 500 days of Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and his love for a girl named Summer (Zooey Deschanel). I don't' have much more to say other than this is just a great movie. It is a smart, unique comedy, and the cast is superb. The 'dance' scene is one of my favorite scenes of 2009.
This movie follows a few high school seniors on graduation night, including Preston (Ethan Embry), who sets out to tell Amanda (Jennifer Love Hewitt), who was recently dumped by her boyfriend, how he feels about her before he leaves for school the next day. This is a classic from my childhood- I was in love with Jennifer Love Hewitt. I couldn't wait to get to high school after watching this one; and I still smile every time I hear Paradise City.
An aging pitcher (Kevin Costner) goes for a perfect game at Yankee Stadium. Doesn't sound 'romantic' but while on the mound he flashes back to the woman he loved and lost (Kelly Preston). Plus the word love is in the title. With this one, Kevin Costner added yet another great sports movie to his filmography.
Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) don't like each other at first, but years later become very close friends. Then sex screws it all up. This is simply a superb movie- a classic. The chemistry between Crystal and Ryan is unmatched in this one. And we all remember the scene in the diner.
