Need Recommendation: Best Chick-flick/Romantic Comedy of All Time

[Katzpur]

Okay, my sister and I are going out of town for the weekend and will be staying somewhere where we can bring our own DVDs. She wants to watch a chick-flick, a romantic comedy with some gorgeous hunk in it. I can't think of a single one that stands out in my mind as really good. I like chick-flicks okay -- just as long as they're not too predictable. Anybody have any good suggestions? I'm counting on your guys.

 

[Autodidact]

Fried Green Tomatoes
The Rose
Bridget Jones' Diary
Talk to Her
Born Yesterday
Pat and Mike
Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion
All About Eve

 

[Autodidact]

My single nominee: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I'm not much of a chick flick fan, but I am totally enamored with the romantic musical Moulin Rogue. I personally have not seen a more beautiful and poetic film than this.

Starring Nichole Kidman (Totally Gorgeous), Ewan McGregor (Beyond hunk), and John Leguizamo (You will smile for sure).

One of my fave musical scenes (Elephant Love Medley) with Nichole and Ewan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaqYgWc8-vs

The backdrops and scenery are absolutely breathtaking in the film. Words cant describe it or do it justice. I was spellbound watching it.

See for yourself.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

I like the classics. How about Roman Holiday? And does Casablanca fit the bill for a "chick flick"?

I'm not much of a chick flick fan, but I am totally enamored with the romantic musical Moulin Rogue. I personally have not seen a more beautiful and poetic film than this.

Heh - I couldn't stand Moulin Rouge. When my wife rented it, I lasted about 15 minutes before I got up and left.

 

[Ringer]

The Notebook was the first movie that came to my mind.

EDIT: Don't know why the "comedy" part didn't register in my head. This wouldn't be the best choice for that genre.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

The Notebook was the first movie that came to my mind.

You have an interesting perspective on comedy.

 

[Ringer]

You have an interesting perspective on comedy.

I already corrected my statement but thanks.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

The Princess Bride
Say Anything
Juno
The Wedding Singer
As Good as it Gets
Groundhog Day
a second for Eternal Sunshine, although I'm not sure it would fall under "romantic-comedy" for most people


Of course, then there's these typical popular ones, although they wouldn't be my choice:

Sleepless in Seattle
When Harry Met Sally
Runaway Bride
Pretty Woman
Jerry Maguire
etc.

 

[SoyLeche]

I'm sure my mom would tell you "An Affair to Remember" - and you're at least as old as her

Really - though, you probalby can't go wrong with Cary Grant...

 

[Willamena]

To the lists I'll add 'Under the Tuscan Sun'.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I like the classics. How about Roman Holiday? And does Casablanca fit the bill for a "chick flick"?


Heh - I couldn't stand Moulin Rouge. When my wife rented it, I lasted about 15 minutes before I got up and left.

Well..It floated my boat anyway. :canoe:

 

[Wandered Off]

Two Weeks Notice is pretty good. I liked Juno too.

 

[Nepenthe]

I like the classics. How about Roman Holiday? And does Casablanca fit the bill for a "chick flick"?


Heh - I couldn't stand Moulin Rouge. When my wife rented it, I lasted about 15 minutes before I got up and left.

Heh. I was going to suggest Roman Holiday as well, and my wife loves Moulin Rouge but I couldn't get past 20 minutes of it.

Eternal Sunshine' is a good reccomendation, but I just can't get past my Jim Carrey loathing to personally suggest it. I have to admit many people whom I agree with in film tastes love the film so I may just be wrong.

I'd suggest any of the Thin Man movies. Romantic comedy murder mysteries are great.
Bringing Up Baby- One of my top ten favorite comedies.
The Kid Brother- Also on my top ten.
Chungking Express- Not conventionally funny but very quirky and romantic Hong Kong film.
Groundhog Day- Bill Murray.
Under the Roofs of Paris (it's Paris, a romantic comedy and a musical! All the chick flick requirements in one film!)

I have to mention Amelie' only because my wife loves it, but I prefer A Very Long Engagement and I love City of Lost Children so...

 

[Autodidact]

I like the classics. How about Roman Holiday? And does Casablanca fit the bill for a "chick flick"?


Heh - I couldn't stand Moulin Rouge. When my wife rented it, I lasted about 15 minutes before I got up and left.

Me too. It hurt to watch.

 

[OmarKhayyam]

Pillow Talk

Roman Holiday

The Owl and the Pussycat

Same Time Next Year

Oh, and House Calls with a really funny role for Art Carney.

 

[Magic Man]

To the lists I'll add 'Under the Tuscan Sun'.

That's a good call. That was actually a good movie.

I'll also add:
Some Kind of Wonderful (I never considered it a chick flick but it is a romantic comedy)
50 First Dates

 

[monta]

I am not much of a chick flicky person but I liked 'My best friends wedding' My sister like 'He's just not that into you' and she is more of a chick flicky person, I haven't seen it though

 

[Autodidact]

Okay, my sister and I are going out of town for the weekend and will be staying somewhere where we can bring our own DVDs. She wants to watch a chick-flick, a romantic comedy with some gorgeous hunk in it. I can't think of a single one that stands out in my mind as really good. I like chick-flicks okay -- just as long as they're not too predictable. Anybody have any good suggestions? I'm counting on your guys.

Oops, I forgot to take note of "gorgeous hunk." I'll say Charade, or possibly Philadelphia Story, because Cary Grant was a gorgeous, sexy hunk.

 

[Katzpur]

Thank you everybody! There are some really great suggestions here. Since Eternal Sunshine had two recommendations, I was just about to rent it when I saw that Jim Carrey is in it. I don't think I could get past my loathing of him either.