Carole asked for Ten Best Romantic Comedies. Here are some I enjoy:
1. Much Ado about Nothing. While it is not my favorite Shakespeare play, I count the film version among my favorites. The setting is about as romantic as it can be, and I love Kenneth Branagh as Benedick. Emma Thompson is magnificent as she laments “Oh, god, that I were a man. I would eat his heart in the marketplace.” That may not be the most romantic or most comedic line of the play, but it is one of the most passionate.
2. Breakfast at Tiffany’s. One could argue that it is not a comedy, but since it ends in the coming together of society (the way I was taught to define comedy in my Shakespeare studies), I count it. Audrey Hepburn is sublime.
3. Sabrina. The version with Audrey Hepburn, of course. “Yards of skirt, and way off the shoulders”…one of the prettiest dresses yet, and for the record, Humphrey Bogart’s character would have been my pick, too!
4. Roman Holiday. The two times I’ve been to Rome, I traced all the places Princess Anne visited. If only Joe Bradley had been giving me the tour.
5. The Wedding Singer. I just love when Robbie sees Julia practicing her introductions through the window. If only he knew she was in love with him!
6. When Harry Met Sally. Sure, it looks dated now, but the New Year’s Eve scene at the end? Timeless.
7. Emma. Ms. Austen knew how to write a good romance, and Douglas McGrath brought it to the screen with all charm intact.
8. Joe vs. the Volcano. One of my all-time favorites.
9. The Accidental Tourist. Muriel Pritchett is adorable.
10. Adam’s Rib. Kate Hepburn at her best!
There’s no shortage of great romantic comedies; these are the first ones to pop into my mind. What are some of your favorites?
Such an excellent list! (Although I’ve never seen Joe vs. the Volcano. . . must add it to my list.)
Emma…just spent a few minutes with her this weekend! You’ve got a few on that list I need to check out!
One of my favorite romantic comedies is A Room with A View. Sure, it isn’t your typical slapstic humor kind of film, but there are so many laugh out loud moments! Especially when Lucy Honeychurch sees George Emerson running around in the woods, naked, with her brother and the parson!
You wouldn’t think you would be routing against Daniel Day Lewis, but with him playing the uptight Cecil, there is only one choice! A great film about changing class structure in England too.
Audrey Hepburn is a must for any romantic comedy list, as is Meg Ryan. Great list!
I love many of the films you listed, and want to add 50 First Dates. I love Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore together, and love how Adam has to win Drew’s love EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. all over again.
The Wedding Singer is one of my favorites as well!
I love all the Hepburn/Tracy movies. And how many of our favorites are NOT new releases, but time-tested classics.
#8!! Love it. I always loved how the Waponiwu liked orange soda! hahaha!
50 First Dates is one on my list as is The Science of Sleep and Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind. I am no fan of Jim Carrey, but I am a big fan of Michel Gondry who directed this movie as well as The Science of Sleep.