All right. You’ve got the flowers. You’ve got the candy. But now you’re searching for a great old movie that you can surprise your sweety with for Valentine’s Day. I say great old movie because, let’s face it, watching some of the new romantic comedies can be like spending the evening stretched out on a bed of nails.
Of course, if you’re a guy making the choice, you also want a movie with a little something extra that will keep you from nodding off and ultimately receiving a well-placed elbow in the rib cage. (Not to mention … the look!) So what’s out there?
I personally love North by Northwest. Sure, it’s more “romantic adventure” than “romantic comedy,” but Cary Grant is top notch. And he always packs plenty of wit in amongst the suave charm. Speaking of Cary, An Affair to Remember is a universal favorite. A little slow at the top, but the big finale is one of the best acted and directed romantic moments to ever hit the screen.
OK, how about some other classics you might not have considered: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington—Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur are both funny and wonderful. Ditto Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck in Meet John Doe. And lest you think I’ve been bribed by the Frank Capra estate, Casablanca is perhaps the best unrequited love tale out there. (And for you guys, Humphrey Bogart is gritty and Ingrid Bergman is stunningly beautiful.)
So, there are a few of my suggestions. Anybody else have a favorite pic to offer for the romantically needy among us?
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