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FarrahWaters · 02-08-2006, 06:59 PM

ugh. Serendipity was an awful movie! High Fidelity is much better. I might stretch the definition of a romantic comedy to include High Fidelity--, but it was funny, clever, and romantic (in a non-cheesy way) at the end. There's a lot of truth about men and fear of committment in that movie!

I also enjoyed About a Boy and Emma. That's all I can think of.

Archaea · 02-08-2006, 07:02 PM

the problem with romantic comedies is they all blend into one Meg Ryan film. I have trouble remembering the titles of any, save Sleepless in Seattle, and something about Harry and she has a fake orgasm in a coffee shop.

I have seen hundreds but I can't tell you a name.

The only smart one I saw was a British film during the 19th century, something about A Bride or Gentleman or something. Very smart dialogue involving some intrigue with the British government, her husband and somebody who could help her husband.

If an Englishman went up a Hill and came Down a Mountain counts, then I like that one.

Aye, there's the rub, there's nothing memorable 'bout them romantic comedies, except if you got lucky afterwareds.

FarrahWaters · 02-08-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

The only smart one I saw was a British film during the 19th century, something about A Bride or Gentleman or something. Very smart dialogue involving some intrigue with the British government, her husband and somebody who could help her husband.

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Was it "An Ideal Husband"? Original play by Oscar Wilde?

Archaea · 02-08-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

The only smart one I saw was a British film during the 19th century, something about A Bride or Gentleman or something. Very smart dialogue involving some intrigue with the British government, her husband and somebody who could help her husband.

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Was it "An Ideal Husband"? Original play by Oscar Wilde?

Yes, that was an excellent film, with very smart dialogue. I had forgotten it was originally a play, which would explain why the dialogue was so tightly woven together.

That would be my favorite Romantic Comedy.

tooblue · 02-08-2006, 08:06 PM

I quite enjoyed An Ideal Husband ... should've included it. About a Boy was ok, as was Love actually.

Archaea · 02-08-2006, 08:38 PM

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I quite enjoyed An Ideal Husband ... should've included it. About a Boy was ok, as was Love actually.

Now the character in About a Boy was something real.

"I don't know how people fit work into their schedules."

"Internet Research."

"Love Actually" wasn't bad either, especially the porn star sit-ins.

Mormon Red Death · 02-08-2006, 10:26 PM

IMO about a boy is a classic. I am not sure it was really a chick flick there. C'mon didn't you all laugh when he got hit in the head with an apple at the end. That was hilarious.

Here are two others that you are forgetting

Jerry Macguire as it is a romantic comedy (advertised as such)

Fever Pitch.. I actually liked this one despite what Bill Simmons says

il Padrino Ute · 02-09-2006, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

Aye, there's the rub, there's nothing memorable 'bout them romantic comedies, except if you got lucky afterwareds.

So, how many of the males in this forum suffer through a chick flick/romantic comedy/waste of time for the reason that you might get lucky afterwards?

I may be in the very small minority, but I don't. It ain't worth it.

Archaea · 02-09-2006, 02:13 AM

Almost any indignity is worth it to get lucky.

SteelBlue · 02-09-2006, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

So, how many of the males in this forum suffer through a chick flick/romantic comedy/waste of time for the reason that you might get lucky afterwards?

All I have to do is rent a Johnny Depp movie and the evening will "go well".

02-08-2006, 07:02 PM	#12
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	the problem with romantic comedies is they all blend into one Meg Ryan film. I have trouble remembering the titles of any, save Sleepless in Seattle, and something about Harry and she has a fake orgasm in a coffee shop. I have seen hundreds but I can't tell you a name. The only smart one I saw was a British film during the 19th century, something about A Bride or Gentleman or something. Very smart dialogue involving some intrigue with the British government, her husband and somebody who could help her husband. If an Englishman went up a Hill and came Down a Mountain counts, then I like that one. Aye, there's the rub, there's nothing memorable 'bout them romantic comedies, except if you got lucky afterwareds. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

02-08-2006, 10:26 PM	#17
Mormon Red Death Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Township, MI Posts: 3,126	IMO about a boy is a classic. I am not sure it was really a chick flick there. C'mon didn't you all laugh when he got hit in the head with an apple at the end. That was hilarious. Here are two others that you are forgetting Jerry Macguire as it is a romantic comedy (advertised as such) Fever Pitch.. I actually liked this one despite what Bill Simmons says __________________ Its all about the suit

02-09-2006, 02:13 AM	#19
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Almost any indignity is worth it to get lucky. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

02-08-2006, 06:59 PM	#11
FarrahWaters Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,122	ugh. Serendipity was an awful movie! High Fidelity is much better. I might stretch the definition of a romantic comedy to include High Fidelity--, but it was funny, clever, and romantic (in a non-cheesy way) at the end. There's a lot of truth about men and fear of committment in that movie! I also enjoyed About a Boy and Emma. That's all I can think of.

02-08-2006, 08:06 PM	#15
tooblue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,016	I quite enjoyed An Ideal Husband ... should've included it. About a Boy was ok, as was Love actually.