Romantic Movie Sucker - Page 2

Undertoad · 04-09-2008, 05:34 PM

Sex Lies and Videotape. OK it doesn't set out to be romantic.

People like that "Pretty Woman", which it seems to me works until you're pointed out the reasons why it shouldn't. (i.e., Julia Roberts: genuine as an actress but not genuine as a prostitute.)

I thought that "City of Angels" was absolutely perfect... right up until the last third.

warch · 04-09-2008, 05:46 PM

There's romance in Wings of Desire, the original to City of Angels: So very weird. And something about the lovely and strange Peter Falk (rather than Cage) as the angel...Its one of those movies that lingers in your head.

Elspode · 04-09-2008, 05:57 PM

Let's not forget "Shakespeare in Love", while we're on the topic of costume dramas and romantic films.

I also recommend "Dangerous Beauty" very highly, as well as "The Girl with the Pearl Earring". Not quite so costumey, but definitely Period, is "Sirens".

spudcon · 04-10-2008, 08:13 AM

Don't overlook "Bevis and Butthead do America."

BethL · 05-07-2008, 08:52 PM

I'm absolutely floored by some of the responses. "What Dreams May Come"? Really? After seeing that, my friends banned the person who chose the movie that night from having a say in our movie selection for a year. We STILL talk about how bad it was 10 years later.

Anyway, in terms of quality movies, Eternal Sunshine is always great.

Guilty pleasures: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Two Weeks Notice -- very cheesy, but always amusing

glatt · 05-08-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BethL

We STILL talk about how bad it was 10 years later.

The movie may have sucked, I'll grant you that, but you have to admit that it was visually interesting.

Trilby · 05-08-2008, 08:35 AM

I can't wait for the new Bond to come out. Daniel Craig is completely hott.

Shawnee123 · 05-08-2008, 08:40 AM

I always liked "10 Things I Hate About You." A teen romantic film, but I found it to be very amusing!

Cloud · 05-08-2008, 08:56 AM

I vaguely remember that North & South; or maybe I'm remembering something similar.

Not a huge fan of romantic movies--never go see 'em in the theater, but occasionally I get hooked on one seen on tv or video, particularly in the romantic comedy genre.

Two of my favorites: "Moonstruck" with Cher and Nicholas Cage, and "Fools Rush In" with Salma Hayek and -- that guy from Friends.

Shawnee123 · 05-08-2008, 09:24 AM

I'm with you Cloud. Not a "romantic movie" person per se, but a well-written well acted movie is great, no matter the genre.

And Moonstruck! Love it.

Nicholas Cage's character "I'm no monument to justice!"

Cloud · 05-08-2008, 10:34 AM

"In time, you'll drop dead and I'll come you your funeral in a red dress!!!!" --one of my fave quotes. Here are some more quotes from Moonstruck:

http://www.quotegeek.com/index.php?a...categoryid=785

dar512 · 05-08-2008, 03:29 PM

What Women Want - clever premise
Simply Irresistable - It's true I'm a sucker for SMG, but I think this is underrated.

Sundae · 05-10-2008, 02:26 PM

Depends on your definition of romance I suppose.
The most passionate film I think I have ever watched was all about unrequited love - Manon des Sources. My throat burned from trying not to cry, and when I gave way I sobbed. Had to stop the video (as it was then, kids).

04-09-2008, 05:57 PM	#18
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Let's not forget "Shakespeare in Love", while we're on the topic of costume dramas and romantic films. I also recommend "Dangerous Beauty" very highly, as well as "The Girl with the Pearl Earring". Not quite so costumey, but definitely Period, is "Sirens". __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

05-08-2008, 08:35 AM	#22
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I can't wait for the new Bond to come out. Daniel Craig is completely hott. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

05-08-2008, 08:40 AM	#23
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I always liked "10 Things I Hate About You." A teen romantic film, but I found it to be very amusing! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-08-2008, 08:56 AM	#24
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I vaguely remember that North & South; or maybe I'm remembering something similar. Not a huge fan of romantic movies--never go see 'em in the theater, but occasionally I get hooked on one seen on tv or video, particularly in the romantic comedy genre. Two of my favorites: "Moonstruck" with Cher and Nicholas Cage, and "Fools Rush In" with Salma Hayek and -- that guy from Friends. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-08-2008, 09:24 AM	#25
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I'm with you Cloud. Not a "romantic movie" person per se, but a well-written well acted movie is great, no matter the genre. And Moonstruck! Love it. Nicholas Cage's character "I'm no monument to justice!" __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-09-2008, 05:34 PM	#16
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Sex Lies and Videotape. OK it doesn't set out to be romantic. People like that "Pretty Woman", which it seems to me works until you're pointed out the reasons why it shouldn't. (i.e., Julia Roberts: genuine as an actress but not genuine as a prostitute.) I thought that "City of Angels" was absolutely perfect... right up until the last third.

04-09-2008, 05:46 PM	#17
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	There's romance in Wings of Desire, the original to City of Angels: So very weird. And something about the lovely and strange Peter Falk (rather than Cage) as the angel...Its one of those movies that lingers in your head.

04-10-2008, 08:13 AM	#19
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	Don't overlook "Bevis and Butthead do America."

05-07-2008, 08:52 PM	#20
BethL Recruit or Something Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4	I'm absolutely floored by some of the responses. "What Dreams May Come"? Really? After seeing that, my friends banned the person who chose the movie that night from having a say in our movie selection for a year. We STILL talk about how bad it was 10 years later. Anyway, in terms of quality movies, Eternal Sunshine is always great. Guilty pleasures: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Two Weeks Notice -- very cheesy, but always amusing

05-08-2008, 10:34 AM	#26
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	"In time, you'll drop dead and I'll come you your funeral in a red dress!!!!" --one of my fave quotes. Here are some more quotes from Moonstruck: http://www.quotegeek.com/index.php?a...categoryid=785 __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#27
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	What Women Want - clever premise Simply Irresistable - It's true I'm a sucker for SMG, but I think this is underrated. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

05-10-2008, 02:26 PM	#28
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Depends on your definition of romance I suppose. The most passionate film I think I have ever watched was all about unrequited love - Manon des Sources. My throat burned from trying not to cry, and when I gave way I sobbed. Had to stop the video (as it was then, kids). __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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