'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961)
The plot of this film revolves round Paul Varjak, played by George Peppard. Paul is a gigolo and a struggling writer. He shifts to an apartment in Manhattan where he meets Holly Golightly, played by Audrey Hepburn. Holly, who is a charming lady and lives all by herself is Paul’s neighbor. The two gets along well and develops a romantic bonding. Hepburn as Holly Golightly, is someone any girl can relate to. This is such an unforgettable movie.
'Casablanca' (1942)
Talk of a classic book turned into a movie that created history and Casablanca comes to mind first. The performance by Humphrey Bogart as Rick and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa will steal your heart away. The plot of the movie and the story telling capacity of the director would move you.
"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine," said Rick to Ilsa, his old love affair. She walks into a nightclub to floor Rick. With World War II take a toll of everyone, the two love birds are forced to make agonizing choices. The band plays “Marseillaise” as the German patrons join their voices together. You would end in moist eyes with every scene.
City of Angels (1998)
City of Angels tells you how to be romantic in your personal life. It gives you an answer to some of the most complex situations faced in a romantic relationship. Love and care are free of troubles and the movie will tell you how. Starring Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage, you would want to have this movie in your collection once you watch it. It is beautifully filmed to make you engrossed in the story line. Cage plays the role of angel Seth. He discovers himself in a difficult situation as he falls in love with Meg. Both the actors look stunning and angelic throughout the movie. How they meet and go through turmoil to never leave each other is a story that would tug to your heart. Cage arrives from grace to unite with a girl from the earth and never leave her. the drama rises until the final moment,
Roman Holiday (1953)
This is the love story of a princess with a common man. Princess Anne goes on board on a exceedingly publicized European capitals’ tour. When they reach Rome, she starts feeling suffocated of all the disciplines and mannerisms she is forced to follow. One night she decides to run away. She happens to meet a young journalist, with whom she falls in love and ends up experiencing the life of a common man. You would fall in love with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film.
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Love Triangle. Don’t you love that? Sweet, cute, funny. The movie will make you laugh, then cry, then laugh again. It is a perfect blend of romance, comedy and drama.
What Dreams May Come (1998)
One of the most moving movies you’d ever see. A visual masterpiece. The movie that will get you stunned. It is as much sad as it is happy. It evokes a number of emotions and it makes you believe true love happens. It also presents an amazing concept of an afterlife. I’d like to believe things are exactly like this.
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Charming Meg Ryan should already be enough. But you got more. A lot more. You’ve got mail is like one of those old-fashioned feel good movies. Funny, smart, heart-touching. You see the story and you live the story. Can’t be better than that.
The Notebook (2004)
Behind every great love is a great story. It is not a surprise that this movie is also based on the novel by Nicolas Sparks. It is a very heartwarming movie which will make you feel warm inside. A simple but a very sentimental and moving story. The movie that can make you believe in the miraculous power of love If you want to watch something really emotional, that should be your choice.
Shakespeare in Love (1999)
Love is the only inspiration. That was the tagline of the movie. You can’t disagree with that statement. Someone once said about this movie “Shakespeare would be proud”. And he sure would be. Everything is perfect here - story line, execution, cast, costumes, music, bits of humor, clever dialogues. 7 Oscars including for the Best Picture 1998. A delightful watch. Can not be missed at all. Masterpiece.
Meet Joe Black
Hollywood leading men don't come any more handsome than Brad Pitt and he practically glowed in this film. Opposite him was newcomer Claire Forlani and she had the dewy-eyed beauty necessary to balance his own charm. These two had a rocky road to romance in the film but it was worth the fight. When they kissed the sky exploded with fireworks and audiences sighed around the world. Brad and Claire were visually the perfect couple for the decade.
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