Eclectic Pop reached out via Twitter, and asked readers what their favorite romantic movies were, and they were kind enough to give an array of
choices that span several depicted centuries, countries and genres.
As diverse
as the picks are, "two" was a prominent number in the trend of favorites, “The
Notebook” was chosen twice, rival adaptations of “Pride & Prejudice” were a double favorite, and actresses Meg Ryan and Kate Winslet, appeared in two of
the overall choices. Eclectic Pop’s comments appear in italics.
“Mostly Martha” (2001) starring Martina Gedeck and Sergio
Castellitto, a restaurant kitchen serves up romance in this overseas smash
hit, which was later remade into the underwhelming “No Reservations”. The
original however, remains highly cherished among viewers.
“Educating Rita” (1983) starring Michael Caine and Julie
Walters, the titular “Rita”, a housewife ready for an higher education besots
a frosty English literature professor when the pair become student and teacher.
“Les grandes chaleaurs” (2009) starring Marie-Therese Fortin
and Francois Arnaud,
a widow finds solace and an abiding romance in the arms of a younger man.
“When Harry Met Sally” (1989) starring Billy Crystal and Meg
Ryan, the love/hate relationship of two yuppies takes on several forms as it plays
out over the course of several years.
“Bridget Jones’ Diary” (2001) starring Renee Zellweger,
Colin Firth and Hugh Grant,
an adaptation of Helen Fielding’s novel, this British hit stirred a worldwide sensation,as the film found Zellweger’s
Bridget caught between two romantic suitors.
“Something’s Gotta Give” (2003) starring Jack Nicholson and
Diane Keaton,
a man with a notorious streak of carrying on with younger
women, meets his match in his most recent fling’s mother.
