6 rom-coms gems to melt your heart this Valentine's Day
LAS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Romance seems to be in every direction as the season of love draws near, and there's no better way to commemorate the cupid's season than to binge-watch timeless and classic films.
It is a fact that our initial exposure to the idea of romantic love came from movies. With changing times, our oxytocin levels may fluctuate, but the significance of these rom-coms is always relevant.
Now let's embrace the power of love and get on board with our carefully curated list of the best romantic comedies.
The Notebook
Those were the good old days when Ryan Gosling dominated the romantic film scene and Rachel McAdams was dubbed as the 'Queen of Romance.'
The plot of 'The Notebook' revolves around wealthy heiress Allison "Allie" Calhoun (Rachel McAdams), who falls deeply in love with the poor but passionate Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling).
The movie stood the test of time and is still loved for its unforgettable narrative and crackling chemistry.
Seeing Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling together again onscreen can melt any millennial's heart.
When Harry Met Sally
Never believe someone who claims to have never seen the classic 'When Harry Met Sally.
The film centers on the friendship between Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan), two friends who hold divergent opinions about whether a man and a woman can be friends or not.
As their debate continues to flourish throughout the premise of the movie, so does their love for one another.
Even now, the film's insightful exploration of friendship and love continues to be relevant because of its clever portrayal of the question, "Can men and women be friends?"
10 Things I Hate About You
Before Heath Ledger was our beloved Joker, he was a high school heartthrob in '10 Things I Hate About You'.
The film is a standard high school romantic comedy, but what sets it apart is how masterfully it modernizes Shakespeare's iconic play, 'The Taming of the Shrew.'
The dazzling rapport between Katarina "Kat" Stratford (Julia Stiles) and Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) is still highly praised.
The movie's rendition of Frank Sinatra's 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' is still incredibly popular among fans.
Love Actually
There was a time when Hollywood would make movies with an ensemble cast for holidays, and 'Love Actually' is one of them.
The charming love stories in the heartwarming film are brought to life by Hollywood royalty like Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Alan Rickman, and others.
The film follows the lives of eight couples in London, all of whom are dealing with personal struggles but are united by a beautiful bond of love.
Numerous poignant and endearing scenes in the film are reminiscent of contemporary love stories.
Notting Hill
If you've watched 'Notting Hill,' Hugh Grant was probably your first love at an early age.
With Hollywood diva Julia Roberts in the lead role, it's quite the visual spectacle. Your heart will race just from their on-screen chemistry alone.
The plot centers on the lives of William Thacker (Hugh Grant), a humble bookstore owner, and Anna Scott (Julia Roberts).
As their love blossoms, the two find it difficult to be together due to their different backgrounds.
Released in 1999, 'Notting Hills' continues to capture the hearts of audiences with its witty and heartfelt screenplay and, of course, sizzling chemistry between the leads.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Can you believe that it's already been 23 years since 'Bridget Jones' Diary' was released? Yes, the film that featured the most fascinating combination of self-discovery and love is getting older, but it's still relevant.
The film centers on Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), a thirty-something single who sets out on a quest of self-discovery after growing fond of serious but genuine Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and charming but untrustworthy Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant).
Thanks to Bridget's honest diary entries and charming humor, the film manages to remain relevant even after all these years.