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Romantic Comedies Buying Guide

A great romantic comedy  can make you laugh, cry, teach you about life, or take you into another world. They can range from the traditional plot of man and woman meet, go through various obstacles, and are finally able to be together, or, as have become increasingly popular in recent years, they can feature an offbeat plot that keeps you guessing from the beginning. While it is typically understood that romantic comedies are networked as "chick flicks" there are in fact some movies that appeal to both the male and female sexes. What movies get classified as a romantic comedy? Any type of film that's based around a love story that can make you laugh. If you're looking to pick up a few movies for your collection, check out the films below.

New Releases

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 

Get your dose of Matthew McConaughey with this film about a bachelor who is visited by ghosts that show him how lonely his future will be if he continues his womanizing ways.

Four Christmases 

Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn play a couple that must go visit each of their divorced parents on Christmas Day. A journey of self discovery and love, with a few laughs along the way, make this a feel-good comedy.

Recent Hits

These movies came out in the last year or so and can all be purchased on DVD. See descriptions below for basic plot outlines.

He's Just Not that Into You 

Romance can be tough at any age. This movie explores several different relationships and how they fail and succeed, while keeping you entertained at the same time.

Wall-E 

Who says robots can't be in love? Wall-E is a persistent machine that has been assigned with the task of cleaning up the planet. When he finds robot Eve, he does everything he can to be with her.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall 

When Peter Bretter gets dumped by his famous girlfriend Sarah Marshall, he decides to take a vacation in Hawaii. Little does he know that he will find Sarah and her new boyfriend there...and the hilarious antics ensue.

Juno 

Ellen Page plays an offbeat high school teen that decides to give her baby up for adoption in this heartbreaking and comedic story.

 

Knocked Up 

A hilarious comedy with Kathryn Heigl and Seth Rogen about getting pregnant unexpectedly and how it forces all of us to grow up in different ways.

Favorites

These movies have been around for at least 5 years and all had great openings at the box office. Since they are well-liked and watched by a large audience, you can often find reruns of these films on TV, and many of them may make you stop channel surfing just so you can tune in and watch again.

Bridget Jones' Diary 

Something's Gotta Give 

The Wedding Singer 

Love Actually 

Wedding Crashers 

Four Weddings and a Funeral 

The Wedding Planner 

My Best Friend's Wedding 

Jerry Maguire 

13 Going on 30 

While You Were Sleeping 

Hitch 

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 

The 40-Year Old Virgin 

 

The Classics

If you are a fan of romantic comedies, then you have most likely seen all of these films. They appeal to all generations and each age group can take something different away from these classic tales of romance.

Pretty Woman 

Sixteen Candles 

Sleepless in Seattle 

High Fidelity 

When Harry Met Sally 

Breakfast at Tiffany's 

Annie Hall 

Moonstruck 

The Princess Bride 

 

Movie Night

So you've decided on your favorite movie and you're ready to watch. Now what? Get all of your supplies ready for a stellar movie night!

Popcorn 

What's a movie without popcorn? It's great whether you are looking for a low-cal snack or a salty treat. And if you're bored with the same old butter on your popcorn, consider topping it off with parmesan cheese pepper or garlic  and olive oil

Drinks 

Pick up your favorite bottle of soda  or six-pack of beer Don't feel like getting up during the movie? Keep a cooler  with ice next to the couch so you can reach down and grab a fresh drink whenever you need it.

Blankets 

Who doesn't like to curl up and get cozy while they are watching a movie? Whether you are alone or with someone else, get a large fleece  or quilted blanket  so you can get comfy.

Remote Control 

Make sure your remote doesn't need new batteries  and have it on hand so you can skip through the previews (unless you like watching them) and go straight to the main menu.

 

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