Romantic Comedies or better known as Rom-Com, is a certain genre of films that contain elements from romance to comedy to slice of life fiction. Some of the best examples – when harry met sally, it is a romantic comedy, the major part of a from com is that it may have some romantic elements in the film.
We, all at some point in life, have watched a from com as it is a wide genre, so if you are lost what to watch in this period, so this recommendation article is for you.
All films are ranked on a randomly but are top rated.
1. Chasing Amy
Chasing Amy is considered to be one of the best works of Writer-director Kevin Smith, it stars Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jason Lee in lead roles and is the third film in Smith’s View Askewniverse series. This film has won several independent film awards and become a cult classic.
The plot – Holden and Banky are two budding comic book artists, then one-day holden met Alyssa, a fellow comic book writer at a comic con, and soon falls for her but soon learns that she is a lesbian.
2. 500 Days of Summer
500 days of summer is the directorial debut of Marc Webb, who later on goes on to direct films like The Amazing Spiderman; this film is said to be his greatest work. The film received various nominations at different award shows, including Golden Globe Awards, Satellite Awards, Independent Spirit Awards.
The Plot – The story is told to us in a non-linear narrative. On January 8, Tom Hansen meets Summer Finn; they fall for each other after meeting at the office. The film tells us about the story of their failed relationship. You should watch it if you have watched any film by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and likes his acting.
3. 10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You is a modernized version of Shakespeare’s play Taming of the Shrew, fixed to set up in the modern times.
All cast were praised for their acting, especially Ledger and joseph. A TV series was also developed after the success of this film. You can watch it if you like good old school teen romantic comedies.
The Plot – A new student named Cameron wants to date Bianca in order to date her. She has to also get a date for her elder sister. Heath Ledger plays Patrick, the guy who dates Kat.
4. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a 2003 film directed by Donald Petrie, starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in lead roles as Andie Anderson and Benjamin Barry, respectively. It is based on a short comic book of the same name by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long.
The plot – Andie Anderson works as a writer in a magazine, she is known for writing on how-to articles and wants to pursue some other topics but then, later on, thinks to write on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and the other hand Ben has to get a girl fall for him in 10 days so as to lead an advertising project in his company, so now both tries to get to their respective deals.
5. Crazy, Stupid, Love
It is a film which has the premise that once you start watching you will get stick to the sofa, the film tells us the story of different couples.
The plot – It has Ryan Gosling and Steve Carrel as two grown-ups, Steve character named Carl, a recently divorced man who seeks to rediscover his manhood and is taught how to pick up women at bars.
