Romantic Comedies for a Friday Evening

It's a recent ritual of mine that I hunt down Rom-Coms or just the Roms and stay glued to the screen. Some are not exactly chick-flicks, I'm sure a few men might watch them, if only to laugh about the delusions of women.

I like the happy endings, the occasional awwwww and the "I don't know whether I'm crying happy tears or sad tears" phenomenon. A major plus is that these Rom-Coms always have good looking men and women.

So, here's the list of movies I like to curl up with after a Friday dinner.


1. Kate and Leopold   


It's a fantasy movie with old school chivalry and absolute romance.

Leopold is a duke who apparently is caught up in the present day scenario and Kate is a career woman who searches for love. She's got a brother who's the perfect foil for these two. The characters are neatly etched and there's never a lull in the narration.
Meg Ryan was the undisputed queen of Romance movies back in the day.I fell in love with Hugh Jackman when I saw this movie, and for a time Leo was my imaginary boyfriend. Oh.. wait, he still is.

The roof top dinner scene

2. Chocolat 

I clicked the rewind just to see the scene when he says "What"

The story of Vianne, a confectioner single mother who comes to a new town with her daughter and sets up a chocolate shop in the otherwise strait-laced town. Roux and his band of gypsies are temporarily staying on the out skirts of the town and when these two meet, there's absolute fireworks!

I loved the town setting per se. It has a quintessential small town feel to it. The story revolves around the people of this town and we get to see their lives too. This one's a chick-flick through and through.

3. 50 First Dates

Nothing beats a first kiss ;-)

This is a wonderful Romantic Comedy that even guys dig. Drew Barrymore was awesome in this movie. Adam Sandler and his hilarious persona make the movie breezy. Half the time I was laughing and the rest of the time  I was like "awwwwww". 

The girl has a health condition which makes her think its one day before her accident, everyday. The next day she forgets everything and re- lives the day again.

The guy who loves her, wins her everyday, anew. Wow. Who does that in real life?? A complete gem, the whole family can enjoy.

4. Someone Like You

A must watch scene coz I was like awwww
and then had tears in my eyes.

 Chick Flick about a woman with a broken heart who finds love where she was not even looking. Hugh Jackman and Ashley Judd play main roles in this movie. A must watch with girl pals, pop corn and pepsi.

5. Friends with Benefits


This movie is an universal Rom-Com because the boys and the girls will like this movie.
It has comedy, sex and romance. A good 'date movie' if you will.
Mila Kunis is a great actress. She has a very chirpy persona and a goofy attitude in this movie that kind of reminded me of myself. Especially the airport luggage scene. Anyhoo, a good movie over all.

She's Hot. He's cute. High-Five!

6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

The story about a guy who is heart broken and cannot get over his ex. Quite a funny and sweet movie. A huge favorite with the guys.

A sweet guy in real life too I heard..

The regular ones like 27 dresses, A walk to remember and others are done to death. These are a few treasures. Might add more for other write-ups. Enjoy Friday evenings :)