There are some that would be very familiar and loved in the era I was born or growing up like Pretty Woman, When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle, However the best romantic comedy I have ever seen and even dived into fan fiction reading and obsession at a point in time is Roman Holiday (1953) staring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, , which I must also add are the best looking and most sizzling couple with chemistry ever to grace the screen.
The best of the very best to me.
Honestly it does not get better than this movie.
What is your favourite romantic comedy of all time, if you could name just one?
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05-11-2021, 08:06 AM #1BANNED
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The Best Romantic Comedy Movie of all time.
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05-11-2021, 08:39 AM #2Once And Future BAMF
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Love Actually is the only acceptable answer here. That film (and the drinking game to go along with it) brings people together.
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05-11-2021, 09:13 AM #3Astonishing Member
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For me, My Big Fat Greek Wedding easily wins Best Romantic Comedy
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05-11-2021, 09:14 AM #4Mighty Member
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It Happened One Night is probably my favorite true romantic comedy. The only thing that would change that for me is if you count The Apartment as a romantic comedy.
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Sense And Sensibility (1995) with Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet, and Alan Rickman is my favorite. I've seen it about 25 times and never get tired of it. Thompson won an Oscar for writing the screenplay.
UPDATE: I just realized the thread title said "comedy". Missed that completely.
While there is humor in the film, I wouldn't call Sense And Sensibility a comedy. So sorry.Last edited by caj; 05-11-2021 at 10:25 AM.
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05-11-2021, 02:01 PM #6Niffleheim
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Mrs. Jennings running and Mrs. Dashwood whooping Miss Steele's ass is pure comedy thou
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05-11-2021, 02:25 PM #7Better than YOU!
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We need more Steve Martin in this thread.
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05-11-2021, 08:15 PM #8Extraordinary Member
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Mrs. Jennings was a hoot for sure. Originally Posted by Tofali
Mrs. Jennings running and Mrs. Dashwood whooping Miss Steele's ass is pure comedy thou
Fannie whooping up on Miss Steele was one of my favorite scenes in the film.
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Highlander. There's a lot of Romance and some beheadings as well. Just the way I like it.
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05-11-2021, 03:36 PM #10CBR's Good Fairy
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I also debated this, but I agree with you, films like Shakespeare in Love (1998) and Sense & Sensibility (1995), while both very funny at points, are more pure romances with comedy. The same way Singin' in the Rain (1952) is a musical with comedy and romance, but a musical first and foremost. Originally Posted by caj
EXTRA FUN FACT: Emma Thompson is THE ONLY PERSON to ever win an Oscar for both writing and acting.
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Love Actually is the best shallow comedy of all time. I will give you that on a plate.
It's a magnificent film. It's most famous moment is probably the lifting up the skirt to stop a car to hitchhike; and "the wall of Jericho came tumblin' down!". It's brilliant, one of only three films to win the 'top five' at the Oscars (Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Writing). Originally Posted by Castle
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05-11-2021, 03:49 PM #11The Kid
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Missed the "romantic" part lol
I say Sleepless in Seattle.
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Absolutely Originally Posted by Kieran_Frost
Though I like Love Actually and I watch it during Christmas but boy, was the film shallow. I don't understand the dude who mistakes love for just going to LA to sleep with a bunch of girls at first meeting
the best love ironically happen to be the kids, Sam and Joanna, the scene were Sm tells his uncle he is in love was so hilarious. LMAO.
It happened one night has officially gone on my watch list.Last edited by Castle; 05-13-2021 at 11:49 AM.
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05-11-2021, 10:20 AM #13Astonishing Member
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Off the top of my head, When Harry Met Sally. But Shrek 1 & 2 are close.
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It Happened One Night with Clark Gable? I heard this is the film ironically Roman Holiday initially ripped off from although I have never seen it but I am guessing it must be great, when you think this is the film that won Clark Gable the Oscar for Best Actor and not Gone with the Wind but I doubt I would like it more than Roman Holiday, Roman Holiday just melts my heart. Originally Posted by C_Miller
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05-11-2021, 11:00 AM #15Astonishing Member
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I think I'm with you on Roman Holiday, it's always great, however it has strong competition from The Philadelphia Story, The Apartment, Some Like It Hot, and Strictly Ballroom for the top spot in my affections.
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