As Valentine’s Day approaches, many are in the romantic spirit. The best way to enjoy this time of year is through romantic comedies. There are various romantic comedies, old and new, that are known as classics.
How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days
Columnist Andie Anderson is conducting research for her article “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Ben Berry, a bachelor and executive, bets he can make a woman fall in love with him in ten days. Andie and Ben choose each other as targets for their opposing tests, not knowing their intentions. When the two meet, their plans become more complicated than they intended.
Anyone But You
Bea and Ben first meet at a coffee shop where sparks fly. After a rough end to their first date, they do not meet again until a destination wedding in Australia. Despite their hatred towards each other, they put up a happy couple front to avoid hard questions and conflicts.
Senior Caroline Janik states, “I love the fact that they are dysfunctional and have conflicts yet still end up together in the end.”
10 Things I Hate About You
Kat Stratford is known as the harsher one between her and Bianca, her younger sister. She is brutally honest and turns most people away. When their father says Bianca cannot date unless Kat does, the task seems impossible. Then, Kat meets Patrick. As the two spend more time together, she begins to let her walls down.
“The movie gave great examples of the lessons we learn from our experiences, the boundaries we may want to set, and how we can grow as individuals,” states junior Makayla Crespo.
La La Land
Sebastian and Mia connect over their commitment to accomplishing their dreams. Mia is an aspiring actress, while Sebastian is a jazz pianist. They push each other to work towards their greatest desires. Both eventually achieve success, but in the process, they are forced to choose between their passion for their careers and their feelings for each other.
Senior Ellie Pasacreta states, “It is truly a cinematic masterpiece. If you love musicals, you will definitely love this movie. I was utterly speechless when I watched it.”
50 First Dates
As Henry begins to fall for Lucy, a girl with short-term memory loss, he puts in more and more work to impress her every day. It’s as if she meets him for the first time every single day. He has to prove himself not only to Lucy, but her family, by overcoming many challenges for love.
Senior Makayla Brennan says, “I like how he never gave up on her.”
Overall, these movies hold a special place in many people’s hearts because they are relatable and at the same time give viewers hope that true love really exists. During this Valentine’s Day, kick back with your friends or significant others and take a moment to escape through these memorable romantic comedies.
