When it comes to movies, there are some many different genres to choose from, whether it be horror, comedy, drama, mysteries,thrillers...the list goes on! But there's one movie genre that gets the best of us all--the romantic ones.
I'm sure many of you are thinking, "Romantic movies are just cheesy and sappy". And yes, that is true for many of them. But some of these films can be so extraordinary that they bring back to life the magic of movies.
Do you watch romantic movies, or are they just something to do with your significant other? For me, an avid horror flick fan, I still enjoy watching a romantic movie from time to time. In the past decade, there are a few romantic movies that caught my eye and stole my heart:
"The Vow"
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I vow to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise
to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love. And to always
know in the deepest part of my soul that no matter what challenges might
carry us apart, we will always find our way back to each other."
-Leo
I saw this movie when I had gone on a date with someone. At first, before the movie started, I thought to myself, "Oh man, this is going to be the biggest chick flick!" Even though it was pretty much a chick flick, I actually really enjoyed the story and the message that the movie portrayed. It tells the story of a young couple, Paige (Rachel McAdams) and Leo (Channing Tatum), living in New York City, who have an undying love for one another. Then, one cold, winter night while they were driving, they got in a car accident and Paige lost her memory. It shows the struggles that Leo goes through trying to win her heart over again, one date at a time.
"I will never stop trying. Because when you find the one... you never give up."
-Cal
I loved this movie. This is a romantic movie with an edgy side of comedy. Starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Julianne Moore, this flick will surely have you laughing and loving. Cal Weaver has lost his manhood. And because of this, he is getting a divorce. However, one night while at a local club, he runs into Jacob (Ryan Gosling), a ladies man and ultimate bar star. Jacob and Cal become close friends, and Jacob helps Cal take back his manhood, one girl at a time. It's an incredible mixture of romance and comedy that will warm your heart with laughter.
"The Host"
"It's not the face, but the expressions on it. It's not the voice, but
what you say. It's not how you look in that body, but the thing you do
with it. You are beautiful."
-Stephanie Meyer
"The Host" is a film adaptation of "The Host", written by Stephanie Meyer, author of the Twilight Series. It begins with Earth being taken over by an alien race who infiltrate the human bodies and live through them on Earth. The world is peaceful--there is no conflict. However, there are a few humans who have not been inhabited by a host, and they are fighting for the survival and revival of the human race. Melanie Stryder, the main character, is a teenage girl who gets inhabited by an alien. However, the alien who has inhabited her can feel her struggles and her pain, and the two bond with one another and lead the rebellion against the alien species. I thought the message behind this film was incredibly powerful: if you can grow to love yourself, no matter how many forms you may take on through life, you will be able to overcome all.
What are your favorite romantic movies?
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I love The Vow!
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