Top Romantic Movies
posted in Dating & Relationships, Erotic Films |Looking for a great movie to watch while spending a romantic evening at home? The following films offer a mixture of romance with a little comedy, action, or drama thrown in.
1) “Sleepless in Seattle”Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in this wonderful tale of love lost and love found. The DVD is loaded with extras including a “Love in the Movies” featurette, “When I Fall In Love” music video, and commentary from the film’s director, Nora Ephron.
2) “While You Were Sleeping”A feel-good movie with enough light-hearted comedy to keep it from being maudlin. Sandra Bullock thinks she’s in love with a man she’s never really met, and after rescuing him from almost being run over by a train, his family mistakenly believes she’s his fiancee. While he’s in a coma, she finds true love in the form of his brother.
3) “Return to Me”Bonnie Hunt co-wrote, directed, and co-stars in this warm-hearted romance. Billed as “a comedy straight from the heart,” “Return to Me” stars Minnie Driver and David Duchovny as strangers who meet, fall in love, and find out they have much more in common than either could possibly have guessed.
4) “Notting Hill”Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in a unlikely romance. “Notting Hill’s” DVD earns its title of “Ultimate Edition.” There’s an incredible collection of bonus features on the DVD, including deleted scenes, two music videos, Hugh Grant’s Movie Tips, “Seasonal Walk on Portobello” featurette, and much more.
5) “Bull Durham”
You won’t find better come-on lines than in this baseball love story. Kevin Costner teams with Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins in this highly entertaining romantic film that men and women will equally enjoy.
6) “A Knight’s Tale”
This wild tale mixing jousting and classic rock songs proves to be even more entertaining on DVD than at the theater. “A Knight’s Tale” is loaded with extra features, making this DVD a great addition to any collection - and perfect for a date night spent in front of the TV (guys won’t mind the romance when it’s mixed with so much action).
7) “Ever After”
“Ever After” is a beautiful, romantic remake of the classic “Cinderella” story, starring Drew Barrymore as Danielle (aka Cinderella) and Dougray Scott as the handsome Prince who sweeps her off her feet. Not just a chick flick, “Ever After” features outstanding performances by Barrymore, Scott, and the entire cast.
“Roxanne”Steve Martin stars in this classic remake of “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Martin plays a Fire Chief who helps one of his firefighters woo the woman of his dreams (played by Daryl Hannah), while he himself falls head over heels for the same woman. This film is Steve Martin at his absolute best.
9) “The Princess Bride”
“The Princess Bride” features swashbuckling action, a mighty giant, an evil prince, and everlasting love. What more could you ask for from a date movie? The Special Edition DVD includes a “Making Of” featurette and behind-the-scenes action.
10) “Shakespeare in Love”
Viola (Gwyneth Paltrow) masquerades as a boy (Thomas) in order to pursue her love of the theatre. William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) admires Thomas’ acting ability while beginning to fall for Viola, unaware they are one and the same.
