Craving a bit of lovey-dovey vibes with a side of laughter? We've totally got you covered!
Romantic comedies are like that cozy escape when life gets a bit too real, right? We all crave those feel-good moments! And when it comes to a rom-com's success, it's all about the package—how they market it, who's in the cast, and, of course, if that love story just clicks. So, let's take a look at the top 5 rom-coms that really hit the sweet spot with fans and made a big splash!
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" showed that you don't need a huge budget to hit it big, topping the charts as the highest-grossing rom-com of all time. Written and starring Nia Vardalos as Toula, this rom-com follows a Greek-American woman falling for an Anglo-American man. As Toula explores love, the film unfolds her discoveries about relationships and cultural identity. Vardalos, drawing from her own experiences, brings a lively and comedic Greek family to the screen, sharing relatable family tales with the audience.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's chemistry flourished both on and off-screen as they played a couple facing challenges in the film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." Without giving too much away, the movie revolves around two contract killers assigned to eliminate the same target, adding complexity to their relationship. Departing from conventional rom-com norms, the film offers action-packed scenes and intense moments that captivate and entertain the audience.
Surprising, right? But you know what? It totally deserves its spot! In the film, Mel Gibson plays a chauvinistic advertising executive who, after a freak accident, gains the ability to hear what women around him are thinking. Teaming up with a stellar cast including Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, and Alan Alda, "What Women Want" didn't just rake in about $179 million – it totally nailed its spot as a rom-com classic that'll stick around forever.
Even before that whole 'Oscar incident,' Will Smith was already a big deal in Hollywood! No wonder Hitch pulled in a whopping $179.4 million at the box office! In this rom-com, Smith plays Hitch, the ultimate "date doctor" coaching guys with low confidence to connect with women for something real. While helping a dude out, Hitch ends up falling for Sara, played by Eva Mendes. As things unfold, Hitch realises he's got his own relationship mess to sort out, and voila, a successful rom-com is born!
The 1990 film brought the electric chemistry of Julia Roberts and Richard Gere to the world, focusing on the budding relationship between their characters, Vivian and Edward. In "Pretty Woman," the captivating chemistry between Roberts and Gere weaves an enticing and unconventional love story. Edward offers Vivian $3,000 to be his pretend girlfriend for a week at corporate events, and as the week progresses, their connection deepens with shared life stories. While the movie didn't receive the highest critical acclaim, "Pretty Woman" tapped into the inherent strength of romantic comedies in the '90s, gaining widespread notoriety and success.
So, you've got it down—the go-to movie playlist for those times when you need a lift or just want to bask in the warmth of romance and laughter!
