Romantic Comedies are one of my favorite genres because they can be so many different things if done right. It can be funny, emotional or touching depending on the outcome of the relasonship, or very dramatic. Recently, the genre has been on a down swirl with such terrible films like Killers, The Ugly Truth, and The Bounty Hunter. The genre still has its great films and today I will list my favorite Romantic Comedies of the 2000's.
Number 5. Knocked Up
Knocked Up was the film that jump started director, writer, and producer Judd Apatow career as the king of the raunchy comedy. This film on the other hand focuses more on the romantic element of having a baby after a one night stand. The film is hilarious showing the world Seth Rogen for the first time. We also get to see alot of the other Apatow regulars such as Jonah Hill, his wife Leslie Mann, and even Rogen.
It is the usual Apatow comedy, you get the raunchy humor but quite a bit of heart and this film is no difference. I think the film showed how Apatow could direct actors because he showed promise from the untalented Kathrine Heigel. This is one of my favorites of Apatow's films and well be remembered as the best pregnancy film of all time.
4. Larry Crowne
This one should be a hated choice by most but I kind of loved this film. The film is directed by Tom Hanks and also starring him, he is a likable actor and it shows from in the film. Every character I was charmed by all of the main characters in the film, especially Hanks and his costar Roberts. There romance seemed real because they had such a great connection together. They both seemed essential to each others lives and you root for Hanks to win her over.
The film was also very funny in my opinion. The film caught me off guard numerous times with some really funny and clever jokes. I laughed about eight to ten times and I was expecting to not laugh at all. You after admire Hanks ability to unite the people in the film all are total misfits, and make them seem like a family. This film just grows on you and thinking about it now I smile.
Number 3
Number 3 Scott Pilgrim vs the World
Scott Pilgrim Vs the World, the video game film? How is that nominated? Well listen here, Scott Pilgrim is about Scott's chasing after Ramona by defeating her seven evil ex-boyfriends. The film is extremely funny with each evil ex battle even funnier and more epic then the last which is rare to see. Each of the evil exes all also different in there own ways from being an actor, a base player, and even a lesbian. It was by far the funniest film of 2010 and perhaps one of the funniest films of the decade.
The thing that surprised me about the film was the love story. Director Edgar Wright shocked me by creating such a tender love story and connection between them. Scott loves Ramona for her looks and her sense of mystery but by the end he finds out more and loves her even more. While watching I got the feeling that Ramona was worth fighting for. The film overall is a smart hip and heart warming film that well be an instant cult classic.
Number 2 Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch should be another surprising one for most. I thought that this film was sweet, memorable, and as a Red Sox fan, a great tale of the franchise. The films love story happens around the time the Red Sox made a miracle run at the World Serise championship. Both actors have a great screen presence together. There both naturally charming, funny, and likable which is a plus for any romantic comedy. Fallon impressed me most perfectly portraying his obsession with the team without getting to jokey about it. You can see why he loved the team because of everything about going to the games. As a person who as attended a Red Sox game, the experience is one of the warmest you will find at any other stadium and I related to the film in that way.
The comedy in the film also works because Fallon is a true comedian. As a Red Sox fan I got a laugh from all of the inside jokes like the 1985 World Serise joke. That may turn some people off that the jokes involve sport knowledge but it is a huge plus to me. The way the film wrapped up was just as magical as the conclusion to the 2004 World Serise. This for me is a near perfect film.
Number 1 Love and Other Drugs
For me this was a easy choice. This film takes you on a roller coaster of emotion. The film starts off with a happier tone with the Jamie Randell (Gyllenhaal) having affairs with Maggie Murdock (Hathaway) which was just emotionless sex. Soon Randell falls for her and then the roller coaster turns a bit. By the end you dont know if Hathaway and Gyllenhaal are going to end up together, but you hope they do. Both Gyllenhaal and Hathaway show so much passion for there roles and you could tell. I personally think both should have one there Golden Globe nomination and even get an Oscar nod. The final scenes of the film had me in tears with an emotional scene. Once you see both in tears you feel the tears roll down your checks yourself. I can not say enough about there great performance in this film.
The film also surprised me how raunchy it was. The first hour or so was very funny with a lot of great scenes with supporting characters such as Oliver Platt, Josh Grad, and Hank Azaria. The best scenes were just the scenes of smart diolauge between Gyllenhaal and Hathaway. Both are very witty from the first time they meet and seem like the perfect match. The film also has a very great message. Love can come from anywhere. You could love any one any different shape, size, race, skin color, or disease, all you see is your love for that person. Hathaway has Parkinson's (no spoiler in the first meeting) and Randell still well do anything to get here. This is a very emotional, powerful and funny film.
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