Romantic comedies are good for the soul and we find that a little escapism never did anyone any harm. Author Carmen Falcone shares a few of her favorites that will be great for a night of reveling in the past.
1. Trainwreck – How can we resist Amy Schumer? And how can we resist a flawed, troubled leading lady? I laughed out loud while watching this one, but the best of all—when it ended, I was hopeful. Well, hopeful that the rest of the audience wouldn’t throw sharp objects at me for laughing (snorting too) so loud during the movie.
2. Hitch – A guy who got his heart broken when he was a teen now helps awkward men to get the girl they want. There was so much chemistry between Will Smith and Eva Mendes. And the fact she worked for a celebrity tabloid? Guilty pleasure at its finest.
3. Lars and the Real Girl – Ryan Gosling. His name alone should be enough for you to click frantically on Netflix or buy the DVD on Amazon immediately. If they are not, well, how about this… Lars orders a life-size doll from the Internet and starts treating her like a human being. She’s his girlfriend (I never thought I’d say this you guys, but I was jealous of a mannequin), and the whole town starts to behave like she’s alive. They do this to help Lars come to terms with his own issues. This movie is poignant, sweet, and funny.
4. As Good as it Gets – In a world of overwhelming political correctness, Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) is the devil. He’s also an OCD writer of romance novels whose life changes when he has to pet sit his neighbor’s dog, and also go on a trip with his favorite waitress (the lovely Helen Hunt). A must.
5. Pretty Woman – “I want the fairy tale.” Remember that line? Who cares if you watched this movie countless times in the last two decades? Much like Rodeo Drive, Pretty Woman is a classic. And, to us mortals, a lot more affordable. 🙂
How about you? What are some of your favorite romantic comedies?
Carmen Falcone writes sexy, edgy, emotional romance. She has two kids, three dogs, and one amazing long-suffering husband. She’s addicted to chocolate, happy endings and Ryan Gosling. Her latest romance, A Weekend of Misbehaving, is funny, sexy, and features a plus-size heroine who doesn’t hold back. For more info, please visit her website carmenfalcone.com, friend her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
January 25, 2016 at 12:11 pmI saw Amy Schumer live last summer and she was SO FUNNY. I still haven’t seen Trainwreck yet, but it’s in my Netflix queue!
Carmen Falcone says
January 25, 2016 at 7:13 pmHey Robin!
Thanks for leaving a comment 🙂
I LOVE her. I haven’t seen her live yet but it’s on my list 🙂
xoxoxoxo,
Carmen
Lady Lilith says
January 25, 2016 at 12:24 pmThese look like really funny choices. Thanks for putting together a great list.
Carmen Falcone says
January 25, 2016 at 7:13 pmThanks Lilith! 🙂
And thanks for reading/commenting.
Have a great week!
Pam says
January 25, 2016 at 12:29 pmThese are movie choices! I have been wanting to see Trainwreck.
Carmen Falcone says
January 25, 2016 at 7:25 pmYou should totally go see it, Pam. Like, tomorrow 😀 It’s that good 🙂
Catherine S says
January 25, 2016 at 12:31 pmThese were all great movies. Pretty Woman has always been one of my favorites.
Carmen Falcone says
January 25, 2016 at 7:26 pmI know right? 🙂 Such great on-screen chemistry too. #PrettyWoman4eva
Terry says
January 25, 2016 at 1:34 pmThere aren’t many movies I can watch more than once, but Pretty Woman is one of them… and also.. Dirty Dancing.
Carmen Falcone says
January 25, 2016 at 7:28 pmOMG Terry. I can’t count how many times I’ve watched Dirty Dancing. My mom was a Patrick Swayze die-hard fan (*sigh*) and I became one too. Love that movie. Ghost also rocked.
Liz Mays says
January 25, 2016 at 3:06 pmWe just watched Trainwreck the other night and we were cracking up. We have Lars and the Real Girl on DVD too!
Carmen Falcone says
January 25, 2016 at 7:29 pmLars and the Real Girl is just so cute and poignant. Also, Ryan. Gosling. 😀
Heather says
January 25, 2016 at 3:18 pmI still need to see train wreck. Was just watching PW for the first time in ages the other night!
mburbage says
January 25, 2016 at 4:46 pmLove them all! Such favorites, I dont get to watch them much so when I do it’s really enjoyable
Miles L. says
January 25, 2016 at 6:20 pmI have watched all of these movies before. Those movies are funny and at the same time, romantic.
Amber NElson says
January 25, 2016 at 6:40 pmYes! I am definitely going to check a few of these out, after my binge watching of Friday Night Lights.
Theresa says
January 25, 2016 at 7:46 pmPretty Woman will always be my favorite. I also like Runaway Bride, 10 Things I Hate About You, and How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.
Carlee C says
January 25, 2016 at 10:34 pmOut of all of these, I would have to go with “Pretty Woman”. That is such a good film that I can watch over and over again.
Dogvills says
January 25, 2016 at 11:28 pmI haven’t seen all these movies. My favorites are Pretty Woman and While You Were Sleeping.
Jeanine says
January 26, 2016 at 6:23 amI watched trainwreck a few weeks ago and I thought it was really funny. I adore Amy Schumer. I also love Pretty Woman. The rest I haven’t seen and will have to!
Ann Bacciaglia says
January 26, 2016 at 8:29 amThese are great romantic comedies. I will have to watch the Trainwreck this weekend.
Paula Schuck says
January 26, 2016 at 8:30 amI loved Pretty Woman. Trainwreck is one i have not seen yet. I will have to check it out.
Marielle Altenor says
January 26, 2016 at 7:32 pmI love a good romantic comedy. Hitch was really good! A Weekend of Misbehaving sounds really interesting!
April G says
January 26, 2016 at 7:46 pmI saw Hitch over the holidays. We really enjoyed it. I haven’t seen the others in years.
Rosey says
January 27, 2016 at 3:11 amI’ve seen a couple of these. Movie time is fun and we don’t do it near enough over here anymore.
Lisa Rios says
January 27, 2016 at 6:09 amRomantic comedies are something that my husband enjoys to the core atleast once in a month to keep himself refreshing. Pretty Woman & Trainwreck has been our favorites, but would love to watch others too.
Holly says
January 30, 2016 at 11:34 pmGreat list. I have seen all the movies except Trainwreck. I love “Lars and the Real Girl” and don’t think many people have really heard about this delightful sweet movie. Yes, it has Ryan Gosling who is in one of my all time favorite romantic comedies “Crazy Stupid Love”! I also love ” Something’s Gotta Give” with Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Thanks for sharing these “guilty pleasures” we need more of them.
Jeanna Massman says
January 31, 2016 at 12:59 amI love watching movies this time of the year. It does lift your spirits
Josy Herrera says
January 31, 2016 at 2:26 pmGreat list! I totally need to do a rerun of all of these movies!
Jaime Cummings says
March 1, 2016 at 5:37 pmI just watched Amy’s movie and stand-up comedy! Hilarious!
Amy Green says
June 12, 2017 at 5:18 pmI really love the “big three” from writer Nora Ephron: ‘Sleepless in Seattle’, ‘You’ve Got Mail’, and ‘When Harry Met Sally’. I also really love ‘Coming to America’ and ‘The Wedding Singer’!