davidh's - Top 10 - Romantic Films. List
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In the Mood for Love (2000)Hua yang nian hua
Hong Kong, 1962. Chow (Tony Leung) is a junior newspaper editor with an elusive wife. His new neighbour Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung) is a secretary whose husband seems to spend all his time on business trips. They become friends, making the lonely evenings more bearable. As their relationship develops they make a discovery that changes their lives forever... - Director:
- Kar-Wai Wong
- Cast:
- Roy Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Paulyn Sun
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Christmas is a magical time when anything can happen. And for Annie Reed (Meg Ryan), a down-to-earth newspaper reporter, it's just about to. Whilst driving to her fiance's house on Christmas Eve, she hears a radio broadcast that will change her life. Eight-year-old Jonah (Ross Malinger) is worried about his recently widowed father, and calls a radio station agony aunt. Persuaded onto the phone, Jonah's dad Sam (Tom Hanks) tells of his love for his dead wife and how their time together was pure magic. Annie is so touched by his heartfelt sentiment that she becomes determined to meet him. But there are a few problems: Sam's in Seattle, Annie's in Baltimore...and Sam doesn't even know that Annie exists! - Director:
- Nora Ephron
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Caroline Aaron, Meg Ryan
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Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and woman. At least, that's what Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in panic, can the pair admit they just might be the perfect match for each other? - Director:
- Rob Reiner
- Cast:
- Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher
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'You've Got Mail' delivers all the wit, charm and warmth you'd expect from a reunion of the stars (Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan) and director (Nora Ephron) of 'Sleepless in Seattle'. Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey, Dean Stapleton and more talented co-stars add perfect support to this valentine to modern - to modem - romance in which superstore book chain magnate Hanks and cozy children's bookshop owner Ryan are anonymous e-mail cyberpals who fall head-over-laptops in love, unaware they are combative business rivals. You've got rare Hollywood magic when 'You've Got Mail'. - Director:
- Nora Ephron
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Elwood Edwards, Meg Ryan
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Bill Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) has it all, success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Brad Pitt), who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan (Claire Forlani). - Director:
- Martin Brest
- Cast:
- Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani
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Crowe stars as ruthless businessman Max Skinner, a man whose sole raison d'etre is the acquisition of wealth at the expense of the other guy. But when he inherits a vineyard in the south of France, hard-driving, fast-talking Skinner begins to slow down and embrace the simple - and most precious - pleasures of life. - Director:
- Ridley Scott
- Cast:
- Russell Crowe, Philippe Bergeron, Abbie Cornish
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The five Bennet sisters have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life - finding a husband. However, the second eldest Lizzie can think of 100 reasons not to marry. When Mrs Bennet hears the exciting news that a wealthy bachelor and his circle of sophisticated friends are to take up summer residence in a nearby mansion the Bennets are abuzz with the hope that potential suitors will be in full supply. Obligingly, the newcomer, Mr Charles Bingley, is immediately taken with the eldest Jane. However, when Lizzie meets up with the darkly handsome and snobbish Mr Darcy, what seems like a match made in heaven quickly becomes divided by pride and prejudice. Can they get past this and can Lizzie finally find a reason to marry? - Director:
- Joe Wright
- Cast:
- Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn
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Boy meets girl - and the press tracks their every move, rivals fire broadsides and a Presidency with a 63% popularity rating plunges to 41% in seven weeks. When you're the President, everyone knows where you live. Michael Douglas portrays the widower Chief Executive who falls for a lobbyist (Annette Bening), then freefalls in the polls in this winning romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner. Bustling staff members (Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, David Payner, Anna Deavere Smith), a sneering opponent (Richard Dreyfuss), state dinners, formal protocol, informal moments, global crises - all come into focus as Reiner and his stars explore the balance between private romance ad public Presidency. - Director:
- Rob Reiner
- Cast:
- Michael Douglas, Roger Steffens, Annette Bening
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Blake Lively is captivating as Adaline, a 29-year-old who survives a near-death experience, and from that day on, never grows older. Adaline guards her secret and her heart for eight decades until a charming philanthropist (Michiel Huisman) and his parents (Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker) force Adaline to confront her destiny in this unforgettable tale the timeless power of love. - Director:
- Lee Toland Krieger
- Cast:
- Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford
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Gil (Owen Wilson) is a successful Hollywood screenwriter struggling with his first novel whilst on holiday in Paris with his fiance Inez (Rachel McAdams). As he starts to fall in love with the city he also discovers that after midnight, Paris is magical and it could be the ultimate source of inspiration for his writing. - Director:
- Woody Allen
- Cast:
- Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates
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