10. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sex-related material.
The first film on my list is Paramount Pictures' How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. It tells the story of Benjamin Barry, an advertising executive, who makes a bet with his two female co-workers that he can make a girl fall in love with him in 10 days. Unfortunately for Benjamin he chooses Andie Anderson, a journalist who has made a bet with her boss that she can lose in a guy in 10 days in order for her to be able to right something more substantial. What ensues is a hilarious ride that shows that even though people may have two completely different agendas going in, the power of love can break all barriers.
I personally think that this film is hilarious. The two leads have such great chemistry and the story is so great. This is a romantic-comedy that is full of heart and teaches some valuable lessons about love.
9. Jerry Maguire (1996)
MPAA Rating: R for language and sexuality.Next on my list is TriStar Pictures' Jerry Maguire starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renee Zellweger. The film follows the story of Jerry Maguire who seemingly has it all. He has the perfect job, the greatest clients, and the gorgeous fiancee. All of a sudden everything is stripped away from him and he is left with one client and the only person who still believes in his abilities. Now it is up to Jerry Maguire to rebuild everything that he once had, while along the way facing the harsh truths that haunt him.
Now at face value and especially from the description of the movie this does not seem like a romantic movie, but anyone who as actually seen this movie can tell you otherwise. Everybody always says that when times are tough that is when you find out who your true friends are. That is the exact case for this film. Jerry is able to find out who truly loves him after everything is stripped away and like us, that is who we want to find. We want the person we love to love us even in our most challenging times. Also this film has probably the most quoted line in all romance movies, "You had me at hello."
8. Cinderella (1950)MPAA Rating: G
The next film on my list is Walt Disney Animations' Cinderella. This is the timeless fairy tale classic that is celebrating its 65th Anniversary this year. It tells the story of Cinderella, a sweet young girl, who has become a servant for her stepmother and stepsisters after the death of her father. One day the king invites all eligible maidens to attend the royal ball in order to hopefully be suitable enough for his son, the prince. Through the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is able to attend the ball and thanks to her glass slipper and her friends, she is able to finally achieve the love that she has always dreamed of.
This film is fantastic. It has so many good life lessons in it, but one of the greatest lessons that it teaches is the importance of dreaming. In the film there is a song titles "So This is Love" and in that song there is a line that says "So this is the miracle that I've been dreaming of." This is a very true statement. Love is a miracle and is something that we need to dream of and wish for. All while I was growing up, this was my mom's favorite movie and I chose this movie because it is because of her love for me that I have learned to love others. It is because of her and her love for this film that I learned that dreams really can come true.
7. Beauty and the Beast (1991)MPAA Rating: G
Next on my list is another one from Walt Disney Animation, Beauty and the Beast. This classic fairy tale tells the story of Belle, a peculiar young lady who is known for always having her "nose stuck in a book." She dreams of romance and having her life be like those that she reads about. One day after he dad has gone missing, she finds him locked away in a castle. Trading her life for his, she finds herself prisoner to the Beast and all of his enchanted objects. At first she is terrified, but as she begins to look past the physical appearance and the outrageous temper, she begins to love him.
This is truly one of the greatest love stories of all time and probably one of the more relevant ones. Each and everyone of us has some sort of "beast" inside of us that our loved ones has to look past in order to see our true selves. We are always told that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover and this film truly shows that.
6. The Proposal (2009)MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, nudity and language
Up next is Touchstone Pictures' The Proposal starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock. The film follows Andrew Paxton, an assistant at a New York publishing office, who finds himself fake-engaged to his horrific boss, Margaret Tate, in order to help her not get deported back to Canada and in return he gets a promotion. In order to seal the deal, he takes Margaret to meet his family up in Alaska where all sorts of craziness happens. With the family dynamics causing tension and the INS ready to charge Andrew with fraud and deport Margaret, the only choice either of them have is to truly fall in love.
From the first moment I saw this film, I absolutely loved it. This film is hilarious and shows both Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock at their best. Probably one of the greatest parts about this film is that it shows that even the most opposite people in the world can become attracted to each other. It also shows that when people decide to set aside their differences and learn to love than true miracles can happen.
5. A Walk to Remember (2002)MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements, language and some sensual material.
Next on my list is Warner Brother's A Walk to Remember based on the critically acclaimed book by Nicholas Sparks. It tells the story of Landon Carter, a high school student, who after a prank gone wrong, gets stuck with community service by participating in the school play. While working on the play he meets Jamie Sullivan, the reverend's daughter, who has a lot of ambition and absolutely nothing in common with Landon. As the two begin to work together more, they form a romance much to the dismay of those around them. Suddenly when a hidden secret is uncovered, the two are faced with their most challenging issue yet, but it leads them to find what the true meaning of love really is.
I personally am not one for Nicholas Sparks, but this one is actually pretty good. Whenever I watch this film I put myself in the character's position and I still don't know how I would be able to handle all the challenges they go through. This film teaches us exactly what it means to love someone with no conditions and for those romantics, this film will be one never to be forgotten.
4. The Notebook (2004)MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexuality.
The next film on my list is New Line Cinema's The Notebook starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. The film is based on another bestseller by Nicholas Sparks. The film details the lives of Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton who meet at a carnival and fall in love. They meet challenges as Allie's parents don't approve of the romance because Noah is from a different social class. Allie eventually moves to New York with her parents and loses contact with Noah even though Noah wrote her 365 letters that Allie's mom hid from her. Eventually Noah enlists during World War II as does Allie as a nurse. Allie meets Lon Hammond during the war and after the war and the two wed. One day Allie sees a photo of Noah after the war and realizes that he is alive. Now Allie has to decide between her first true love and her commitment to Lon.
So for most people my ranking will probably be too low for this film. However, I truly believe that there are better romance films than this. That doesn't mean that this film isn't great. The great thing about this film is that it shows the power of true love and how hard it is to forget those that you love, no matter what position that you are in.
3. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content/nudity.
Next on my list is Weinstein Company's Silver Linings Playbook starring Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Robert De Niro. It is based on the book by Matthew Quick. The film tells the story of Pat Solatano Jr. who just got discharged from a Maryland mental heath institution after being court-ordered there beating up his wife's extra-marital lover. After moving back in with his parents, he meets Tiffany who is also recovering from a tragedy of her own. The two become an unlikely pair who end up joining a dance competition in order to help prove to his ex-wife that he has changed.
So when I first saw this film, I absolutely loved it. The acting is absolutely incredible and all three of its main actors got nominated for an Oscar and Jennifer Lawrence actually won. The film also was nominated for Best Picture. The best thing about this film though is how it shows us that love can come when we least expect it. Sometimes we fight for love that is never there, but then all of a sudden love comes out of nowhere.
2. Up (2009)MPAA Rating: PG for some peril and action.
Up next is Pixar Animation Studios' Up. The film details the story of Carl Fredrickson, a young boy, who meets the free-spirited Ellie. They both grow up loving each other and have a happy life together. Suddenly Ellie dies, leaving Carl all alone. After he hits a construction worker, he is now being forced into a retirement home. However before they are able to send him there, he and his house fly away on their way to South America, the place where him and Ellie dreamed of going. Now he is on the adventure of lifetime with his unexpected stowaway Russell.
So I guarantee that many people will be pretty upset with me placing this so high on my list and even on my list at all, but I stand by my decision. The first ten minutes of this film detail Carl and Ellie's relationship from their first chance encounter all the way to Ellie's death. Those ten minutes are heart-wrenching and at the same time utterly beautiful. In those ten minutes Pixar was able to display a relationship that every single one of us dream of. Then they spend the next 85 minutes showing how that love can live on even after death. It is a spectacular piece of art and has every right to be on this list.
1. Titanic (1997)MPAA Rating: PG-13 for disaster related peril and violence, nudity, sensuality and brief language.
So my number one romantic movie is Paramount Pictures' Titanic starring Leonard DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The film tells the incredible story of Jack and Rose, two young lovers, who meet up on the maiden voyage of the Titanic. After Jack saves Rose from attempting suicide, Rose becomes infatuated with Jack and brings him along into the first-class luxury life-style. Though they receive much criticism from Rose's traveling party, they do whatever it takes to keep their love alive. Unfortunately for them they will face even greater challenges as the ship makes its first and last voyage on April 15, 1912 at 2:20 in the morning.
This is an incredible love story and in fact an amazing movie altogether. This film has everything and more. There honestly is no greater love story that I can think of. The film creates such an epic romance that all the audience knows will end in disaster, but at the same time you can't help but root for these two. With its incredible ballad by Celine Dion "My Heart Will Go On" and its amazing story this film shows just how far true love can last.
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