Romance
Romance
Pride and Prejudice
Strong performances and snappy dialogue do a lot to make you forget how unfaithful it is as a true adaptation.
Juliet, Naked
A Nick Hornsby novel adaptation that approaches its subject matter of “wasted years” with wit and charm, but lacks some of the polish of his other adaptations.
Hologram for a King
A meandering, unfocused, absurdist movie with a few interesting ideas wasted on an uncompelling execution.
Overnight Delivery
This road trip romance misses the mark, off ramp, and exit.
The Lady Eve
A fun subversion of the screwball comedy but not the top shelf rom-com its reputation would have you believe.
Daddy Long Legs
An OK picture that, while still narratively driven, serves as more of a dance showcase than a traditional movie musical.
Pillow Talk
This romantic comedy classic has aged somewhat poorly; while the comedy still works, the romance has lost a lot of its luster.
City Lights
Consistently OK reads as surprisingly underwhelming when it is this critically adored titan of the silent era.
Mystic Pizza
This so-so prelude to the 90s indie movement has many great performances all trying to save a mediocre script.
Father of the Bride
A simpler, subtler take on the machinations of planning a wedding (in the 1950s) that offers plenty of light and frothy comedy to accompany its sweet and sentimental core.
10
A decent but dated precursor to much better films about childish men who learn it’s about time for them to grow up.
Titanic
A modern epic that absolutely lives up to its stellar reputation.