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The All-Time Best Rom-Coms: Comfort Food For Your Soul
“We don’t even have a meet-cue,” said Lara Jean to Peter in the “To All The Boys” series. That’s when it hit me that I do not remember my meet cue as well. Do you all have meet cues? Is this the first time you ever heard the term? Well, it was a first time for me as well. A meet cue is something when two people meet for the first time and feel a spark in between, or just like that. It doesn’t always have to be romantic. This is something I learned from the rom-coms. Rom coms makes us fall in love with the idea of love. They are a guilty pleasure and escape from the harsh realities where people who fall in love often don’t get to be together.
Admit it or not, we all have a soft corner for these movies. Some love it, and some find it to be cliches. You can watch it anytime you want or make a good romantic cozy date out of it. And today, I am going to share my fair list of rom-coms with you.
Rom Coms: The Butter To The Movie World
Rom-coms are a complete package. The first eye contact, the coy smiles when you pass by each other, and the silly-sweet moments show that they are perfect for one another. Who will not love it? The first kiss, those absolute romantic moments of getting close to one another, feels blissful.
But then comes the time when it feels like everything is falling apart, and it is not going to work out after all. But then comes the endings we all wait for. Those happy endings melt our hearts. This is perfect when you want to get lost in those romantic movies.
These are the perfect amalgamation of heartstring-tugging and funny, which is perfect for a cozy date night, or you are just looking for comfort in the arms of those movies and a tub of ice cream after your heartbreak. Let’s not wait anymore and have a look at the list.
Best Rom Coms Of All Times
Well, this is a tough one. Choosing the best rom-coms can be tough, as there are plenty to choose from. Additionally, you can make a choice between “Notting Hill” and “When Harry Met Sally.” the only solution is to watch them both. Have a look and decide for yourself which one you will pick for your next date night.
50 First Dates
Director: Peter Segal
Stars: Adam Sandler, Drew Berrymore, Rob Schneider
This 2004 movie shows undeniable chemistry between Henry and Lucy, portrayed by Sandler and Barrymore, respectively. Henry falls in love with Lucy, but she has short-term memory loss. So, every day, he tries to make her remember their love and fall in love with him until she remembers him.
Moonstruck
Director: Norman Jewison
Stars: Cher, Vincent Gardenia, Nicholas Cage, Danny Aiello, Olympia Dukakis
This is one of her best performances. Cher stars as a young widow who lives with her family in Brooklyn Heights. She has plans to remarry, but everything starts to get complicated when she meets her fiance’s brother. He seems to be the wrong person for her, but there is undeniable chemistry between them.
Knocked Up
Director: Judd Apatow
Stars: Seth Rogan, Katherine Heigl, Leslie Mann
Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogan played the roles of journalist and irresponsible slacker, respectively. They had a one-night stand and rest I don’t think I need to explain anymore.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Director: Nicholas Stoller
Stars: Mila Kunis, Jason Segal, Kristen Bell
Jason Segal, who plays the role of Peter, got jumped by his TV star girlfriend and is heartbroken. To mend his broken heart, he goes to Hawaii but figures out that he is staying in the same hotel where Sarah is staying with her new boyfriend.
There’s Something About Mary
Director: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Stars: Matt Dillon, Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller
This movie is something that we can term evergreen. It has the same charm today that it had back in 1998. Because of an unusual accident, Ted (Ben Stiller) screwed up his prom date with Mary (Cameron Diaz). He thought it was over for him as he missed his one chance.
But thirteen years later, he still finds himself in love with her and hires a private investigator to know about her. But to his surprise, he finds that the investigator has also fallen in love with her.
Some Like It Hot
Director: Billy Wilder
Stars: Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon
Marilyn Monroe plays the role of a traveling jazz band member who thinks she has fallen in love with a millionaire, but in reality, she is duped by another band member. This movie has some of the most intense kissing scenes in the history of films.
27 Dresses
Director: Anne Fletcher
Stars: James Marsden, Katherine Heigl, Malin Akerman
Well, this movie is an absolute treat for thos who enjoy helping their friend out on their most important day. You will get to see some amazing dresses, and moreover, you can’t miss the bar duet of “Bennie and the Jets” by James Marsden and Katherine Heigl. If you feel you will be the bridesmaid forever and never have that special moment for yourself, then do give this one a watch.
The Proposal
Director: Anne Fletcher
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, Betty White
The hotshot editor of a renowned publishing house (Sandra Bullock) is getting deported and forces her young assistant to fake marry her for a green card. When they go on a trip to see his family and disclose about their marriage, that is when they start falling for one another.
He’s Just Not That Into You
Director: Ken Kwapis
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore
Interlocking different storylines always portrays the different aspects of falling in love. The good and the bad. However, this movie shows a woman who falls in love and wants to marry her non-committal boyfriend, a man who cannot stop himself from cheating on his wife, and a woman who waits by the phone for calls from men who never call her back.
Love Simon
Director: Greg Berlantiti
Stars: Josh Duhamel, Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner
This movie shows the journey of a teenager who is coming of age and is also exploring his LGBTQ+ identity. Moreover, you will witness a lot of sweet teenage romance moments. This is a good choice if you are planning a sleepover with your friends. This shows the struggle of a gay teen who is still finding his way of coming out and finding love.
Obviously, the list doesn’t end there. There are a lot more movies that make the list, like While You Were Sleeping, His Girl Friday, The Apartment, and others. So, what are your plans? Which one are you going for on your next date? Or which one will be your go-to movie when you are feeling low?
