![]() When she meets a new fling, played by the comically refreshing Chris O’Dowd, she begins to re-evaluate her love life while clinging to her life goals. The ex? Damon, played by the equally wonderful Lakeith Stanfield ( Atlanta, Short Term 12), who can’t manage to stay out of Jessica’s dreams. Jessica Williams plays Jessica James, a twenty-something theatre fanatic who’s trying to get one of her plays produced while simultaneously dealing with a breakup. Stars: Jessica Williams, LaKeith Stanfield, Noël Wells, Taliyah Whitaker From her appalling bad public speeches to lip-synching sad FM songs in her pajamas, Zellweger carries the film on her (still slender) shoulders. She’s boundlessly charming as Bridget Jones, gaining 20 pounds to play the British singleton who falls for Hugh Grant and (eventually) Colin Firth. Stars: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firthĭiehard fans of Helen Fielding’s 1996 novel may have been initially miffed at the casting of Renée Zellweger, but she was crucial to the success of Bridget Jones’ Diary, and now it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Seriously, you should watch it right now. Director Nahnatchka Khan keeps the stylish film moving at a pleasant comedic clip throughout, and there’s a killer cameo appearance you will not want spoiled before you see the movie. Part of that, crucially, includes both Marcus and Sasha playing supportive roles in one another’s careers rather than compromising and giving up their passions to be together. ![]() They each have things to learn from one another, sure, but Always Be My Maybe doesn’t just end when romance blossoms it leans into the complications of two adults with independent lives choosing to be together and figuring out how to make it all work. From there, Wong’s Sasha becomes a celebrity chef as Park’s Marcus continues to live at home and work for his father’s blue collar business after his mother’s tragic passing. The duo (who penned the script with Michael Golamco) play childhood friends who lose touch after an impulsive teenage romance ends badly. Stars: Ali Wong, Randall Park, Keanu Reeves, Michelle Buteau, Vivian Bang, Karan SoniĪ film written by and starring Ali Wong and Randall Park was always guaranteed to be a home run, but the endlessly funny and charming Always Be My Maybe truly exceeds all romcom expectations. (And with each new generation of lovers watching the diner scene for the first time, another woman laughs and another man sits silently, wondering what’s so funny.) -Michael Burgin ![]() Stars: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno KirbyĮasily the most beloved romantic comedy of its decade, the story of Harry (Billy Crystal), Sally (Meg Ryan) and their 12-year journey to couple-hood boasts a solid script by Nora Ephron that feeds and feeds off of the unexpected chemistry between its leads. The DIY indie grainy black-and-white cinematography boosts the film’s in-your-face realism. What’s refreshing about the film is that Lee always brings up the possibility that “none of the above” is a perfectly viable answer for both Nola and for single women-a game changer in 1986. Stars: Tracy Camila Johns, Spike Lee, John Canada Terrell, Tommy Redmond HicksĪn explosively frank feature debut that immediately announced Lee’s brave, fresh new voice in American cinema, She’s Gotta Have It, shot like a documentary, is a levelheaded exploration of a young black woman named Nola (Tracy Camilla Johns) trying to decide between her three male lovers, while also flirting with her apparent bisexuality, in order to, first and foremost, figure out what makes her happy. Here are the 20 best romantic comedies on Netflix: Are you prepared? Pick a movie, make some popcorn, pour a cheap glass of wine and grab the Kleenexes. And there will be mad dashes to the airport. The hearts of many former bland/cheating/douchebag boyfriends/fiancés will be broken. Budding relationships will be in jeopardy due to unfortunate miscommunication. ![]() From classic ’80s romantic comedies to brand-new spins on a genre as old as film, from Hollywood to Bollywood, there’s something here for every taste. They’ll make you laugh, might make you tear up, and will certainly have you rooting for love to win the day in its epic, underdog struggle with loneliness and disconnection. So if you’re going to #netflixandchill with that special someone or just dream about someone with whom you can snuggle up on the couch and watch movies, then these 20 rom-coms are ready and waiting for you. Netflix has made a priority of producing its own original romantic comedies and continues to acquire its share of others. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |