by Sammy Turner
Pride & Prejudice (released in 2005)
In Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, love can be complicated. Mr. Darcy, who is in love with Elizabeth Bennett, has a hard time talking about it. Keira Knightley and Matt Macfadyen play the roles of gentleman and lady, and the dialogue in the story by Joe Wright can make you feel weak at the knees.
In the Mood for Love (2000)
The melancholic movie by Wong Kar-wai is as romantic as its costumes are vibrant. The story centers around the sexual tension between two neighbours, who find out that their partners are having sex. Like any good love story, it takes time to get to know one another.
Titanic (1997)
James Cameron’s epic romance, Titanic, is full of love and all that glitters in the world of luxury. But its story is not as uplifting as it seems. Its characters have mixed feelings about their class on the ship, but our hearts will still go on for Jack and Rose.
The Princess Bride (1987)
The love between Westley and Buttercup is both real and strong. In Rob Reiner’s fantasy-adventure-romance, “true love” is often used more than actual adventures. But this is still one of the most charming and romantic films of all time.
Like Water for Chocolate (1993)
Alfonso Arau’s take on hot chocolate is a romantic drama that centers on a cook who makes her desires known in her dishes. It’s like the inspiration for Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Simply Irresistible.
Romeo & Juliet (1996)
If love has violent ends, then romance has romantic ends. Only Baz Luhrmann can connect the extremes of both genres together. His 1996 film, which stars Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio, is a must-see like the live drops and wins slots are must-play games for nowadays gamers.
Moonlight (2016)
The story of Moonlight, which spans several decades, is full of both heartbreaking and romantic elements. Despite the various obstacles that its protagonist faces, Barry Jenkins’ film is still full of love.
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Don’t act like cartoons can’t make you want to fall in love. Disney has a tradition of bringing old-fashioned fairy tales to life. In this case, the cursed man must fall in love with a woman to break the spell and grant her freedom.
If You Are the One (2008)
This cheerful Chinese romantic comedy features scenic locations in Hokkaido, Japan, and is a perfect example of a sweeping lark. The story is about a couple that meets through online dating, and their relationship blossoms into a beautiful one.
Atonement (2007)
The majority of Joe Wright’s Oscar-winning film is dedicated to Briony, who is an aspiring writer who was tormented by her lies when she was 13 years old. The central characters are Cecilia, who is the daughter of a rich family, and Robby, who is the son of a housekeeper. They are torn apart by fiction and truth, and their longing for an alternate ending lingers.
I Am Love (2009)
In Luca Guadagnino’s visual feast, which was nominated for an Oscar, actress Tilda Swinton plays Emma, a woman who is bored with her life. Her desire for a man finally ignites when she meets a young Italian chef.
Cold War (2018)
Love may not be white and black, but Pawel Pawlikowski’s Cold War is full of love. Set in the 1950s during Poland’s Cold War, it stars Tomasz Kot and Joanna Kulig and is a tender and romantic story about two lovers who may have left a scar.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Sometimes, you need more than sweet nothing and a roll in the hay. In Ang Lee’s wuxia film, which is full of love, the action takes place in Beijing while the story features two love stories that take place on the ground.
The Shape of Water (2017)
There are many types of love stories out there, including a mute woman and a fish monster. In Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water, a love story between a janitor and a creature with gills is one of the most trusted true love stories of all time.
The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
The love story in The Fault in Our Stars is complicated by two cancer diagnoses. But Josh Boone’s adaptation is not exploitative. Instead, it is a sweet depiction of how love blossoms between two individuals who have found each other.
