The Yearbook series are 4-CD and 3-LP vinyl sets, each representing a year of music, which launched in June 2021. Each release has a tie-in block of programming on Now 80s. Each release is issued as a limited edition mini-hardback book, with the CDs in sleeves forming the pages of the 'yearbook' which contains an introductory overview of the year, original 7" single artwork, trivia, chart positions and a quiz. The limited edition 3-LP version is released on bright coloured vinyl. A standard 4-CD version is also issued in a gatefold "wallet" design, which retails cheaper than the mini-hardback books. The first collection focuses on hits from 1983, the birth year of the Now That's What I Call Music series. The year 1984 followed, but after this, the series rewound its year of focus, issuing collections that went from 1982 and backwards into the late 1970s. A triple-CD only release, Yearbook Extra: The Collectors Edition, is issued a few weeks later; these include lesser known tracks and more songs by big artists included on the main album and they are released only in standard gatefold wallet packaging. A further release, The Final Chapter, a deluxe 4-CD and 3-LP set, was issued in December 2022, rounding off the Yearbook years 1980 to 1984. The same month, a deluxe 5-LP boxset, Now Yearbook '80 - '84: Vinyl Extra, was released. This was the first time tracks from the Extra CD series had been issued on the vinyl format.
VA - The Best Of Love Songs - Collection (25 CD) - 1988-2010l
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CD3 opens with a celebration of British love songs with Ed Sheeran, James Blunt, Lewis Capaldi, Take That and Wet Wet Wet before moving into feel-good Pop classics from Spice Girls, Girls Aloud, Little Mix and One Direction. Legends Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Sandie Shaw and Sonny And Cher keep the Pop flowing 60s-style, before rounding off the disc with Reggae standards from Desmond Dekker & The Aces, Althea & Donna and UB40.
#1 The Philadelphia Story (1940) 100% #1 Adjusted Score: 111048% Critics Consensus: Offering a wonderfully witty script, spotless direction from George Cukor, and typically excellent lead performances, The Philadelphia Story is an unqualified classic. Synopsis: This classic romantic comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband, C.K.... [More] Starring: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey Directed By: George Cukor #2 The Lady Eve (1941) 99% #2 Adjusted Score: 110499% Critics Consensus: A career highlight for Preston Sturges, The Lady Eve benefits from Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda's sparkling chemistry -- and a script that inspired countless battle-of-the-sexes comedies. Synopsis: It's no accident when wealthy Charles (Henry Fonda) falls for Jean (Barbara Stanwyck). Jean is a con artist with her... [More] Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Charles Coburn, Eugene Pallette Directed By: Preston Sturges #3 The Shop Around the Corner (1940) 99% #3 Adjusted Score: 109237% Critics Consensus: Deftly directed by Ernst Lubitsch from a smart, funny script by Samson Raphaelson, The Shop Around the Corner is a romantic comedy in the finest sense of the term. Synopsis: Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) and Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) are employees at Matuschek and Company, a general store in Budapest.... [More] Starring: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch #4 Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) 100% #4 Adjusted Score: 101293% Critics Consensus: Love and hope soar in Cyrano De Bergerac, an immensely entertaining romance featuring Gerard Depardieu as his peak. Synopsis: Soldier and poet Cyrano de Bergerac (Gérard Depardieu) is in love with Roxane (Anne Brochet), but he's too ashamed to... [More] Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez, Jacques Weber Directed By: Jean-Paul Rappeneau #5 Holiday (1938) 100% #5 Adjusted Score: 103975% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Johnny (Cary Grant) seems like a solid match for Julia (Doris Nolan), the socialite daughter of Edward Seton (Henry Kolker).... [More] Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Doris Nolan, Lew Ayres Directed By: George Cukor #6 Desk Set (1957) 100% #6 Adjusted Score: 94094% Critics Consensus: Desk Set reunites one of cinema's most well-loved pairings for a solidly crafted romantic comedy that charmingly encapsulates their timeless appeal. Synopsis: Bunny Watson (Katharine Hepburn) is a library reference clerk stuck in a dead-end relationship with a boring television executive (Gig... [More] Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell Directed By: Walter Lang #7 Indiscreet (1958) 100% #7 Adjusted Score: 89537% Critics Consensus: Indiscreet spins rom-com gold out of a premise just sturdy enough to set the stage for typically delightful work from its wonderfully well-matched leads. Synopsis: Famous theater actress Anna Kalman (Ingrid Bergman) has resigned herself to her single life, believing that she has missed her... [More] Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Cecil Parker, Phyllis Calvert Directed By: Stanley Donen #8 His Girl Friday (1940) 99% #8 Adjusted Score: 109924% Critics Consensus: Anchored by stellar performances from Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, His Girl Friday is possibly the definitive screwball romantic comedy. Synopsis: When hard-charging New York newspaper editor Walter Burns discovers that his ex-wife, investigative reporter Hildy Johnson, has gotten engaged to... [More] Starring: Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart Directed By: Howard Hawks #9 It Happened One Night (1934) 98% #9 Adjusted Score: 116674% Critics Consensus: Capturing its stars and director at their finest, It Happened One Night remains unsurpassed by the countless romantic comedies it has inspired. Synopsis: In Frank Capra's acclaimed romantic comedy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her... [More] Starring: Claudette Colbert, Clark Gable, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns Directed By: Frank Capra #10 The Big Sick (2017) 98% #10 Adjusted Score: 118934% Critics Consensus: Funny, heartfelt, and intelligent, The Big Sick uses its appealing leads and cross-cultural themes to prove the standard romcom formula still has some fresh angles left to explore. Synopsis: Kumail is a Pakistani comic, who meets an American graduate student named Emily at one of his stand-up shows. As... [More] Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano Directed By: Michael Showalter #11 Broadcast News (1987) 98% #11 Adjusted Score: 101757% Critics Consensus: Blockbuster dramatist James L. Brooks delivers with Broadcast News, fully entertaining with deft, deep characterization. Synopsis: Intelligent satire of American television news. A highly strung news producer finds herself strangely attracted to a vapid anchorman even... [More] Starring: William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky Directed By: James L. Brooks #12 Say Anything... (1989) 98% #12 Adjusted Score: 101113% Critics Consensus: One of the definitive Generation X movies, Say Anything... is equally funny and heartfelt -- and it established John Cusack as an icon for left-of-center types everywhere. Synopsis: In a charming, critically acclaimed tale of first love, Lloyd (John Cusack), an eternal optimist, seeks to capture the heart... [More] Starring: John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney, Lili Taylor Directed By: Cameron Crowe #13 Groundhog Day (1993) 94% #13 Adjusted Score: 105660% Critics Consensus: Smart, sweet, and inventive, Groundhog Day highlights Murray's dramatic gifts while still leaving plenty of room for laughs. Synopsis: Phil (Bill Murray), a weatherman, is out to cover the annual emergence of the groundhog from its hole. He gets... [More] Starring: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky Directed By: Harold Ramis #14 The Princess Bride (1987) 97% #14 Adjusted Score: 102659% Critics Consensus: A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, The Princess Bride is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh. Synopsis: A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a... [More] Starring: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon Directed By: Rob Reiner #15 Bull Durham (1988) 97% #15 Adjusted Score: 101615% Critics Consensus: Kevin Costner is at his funniest and most charismatic in Bull Durham, a film that's as wise about relationships as it is about minor league baseball. Synopsis: In Durham, N.C., the Bulls minor league baseball team has one asset no other can claim: a poetry-loving groupie named... [More] Starring: Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson Directed By: Ron Shelton #16 Roman Holiday (1953) 95% #16 Adjusted Score: 101457% Critics Consensus: With Audrey Hepburn luminous in her American debut, Roman Holiday is as funny as it is beautiful, and sets the standard for the modern romantic comedy. Synopsis: Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) takes off for a night while in Rome. When... [More] Starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Tullio Carminati Directed By: William Wyler #17 Born Yesterday (1950) 97% #17 Adjusted Score: 100764% Critics Consensus: Marrying screwball romance with political satire, Born Yesterday is a substantive romp with a ferociously smart performance by Judy Holliday as an uncouth bombshell. Synopsis: Brassy blonde moll Billie Dawn (Judy Holliday) hits Washington, D.C., with her unscrupulous millionaire sugar daddy, Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford),... [More] Starring: Judy Holliday, William Holden, Broderick Crawford, Howard St. John Directed By: George Cukor #18 Ninotchka (1939) 97% #18 Adjusted Score: 100289% Critics Consensus: With Greta Garbo proving her comedy chops in the twilight of her career, Ninotchka is a can't-miss classic. Synopsis: A no-nonsense diplomat of the Soviet Union, Nina Ivanovna "Ninotchka" Yakushova (Greta Garbo) arrives in Paris to ensure the sale... [More] Starring: Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, Sig Ruman Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch #19 My Man Godfrey (1936) 97% #19 Adjusted Score: 102207% Critics Consensus: A class satire in a class of its own, My Man Godfrey's screwball comedy is as sharp as the social commentary is biting. Synopsis: Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one fits that description... [More] Starring: William Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady, Eugene Pallette Directed By: Gregory La Cava #20 Play It Again, Sam (1972) 97% #20 Adjusted Score: 99862% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Overanxious film critic Allan (Woody Allen) sinks into a depression after his wife leaves him. Concerned, his married friends Dick... [More] Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy Directed By: Herbert Ross #21 The Wedding Banquet (1993) 97% #21 Adjusted Score: 98550% Critics Consensus: Ang Lee's funny and ultimately poignant comedy of manners reveals the filmmaker's skill across genres. Synopsis: Wai-Tung (Winston Chao) and his boyfriend (Mitchell Lichtenstein) live happily as a gay couple in New York City. Wai-Tung has... [More] Starring: Winston Chao, May Chin, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Sihung Lung Directed By: Ang Lee #22 Annie Hall (1977) 97% #22 Adjusted Score: 107920% Critics Consensus: Filled with poignant performances and devastating humor, Annie Hall represents a quantum leap for Woody Allen and remains an American classic. Synopsis: Comedian Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) examines the rise and fall of his relationship with struggling nightclub singer Annie Hall (Diane... [More] Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane Directed By: Woody Allen #23 To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) 96% #23 Adjusted Score: 98512% Critics Consensus: To All the Boys I've Loved Before plays by the teen rom-com rules, but relatable characters and a thoroughly charming cast more than make up for a lack of surprises. Synopsis: A teenage girl's love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her life.... [More] Starring: Lana Condor, John Corbett, Noah Centineo, Emilija Baranac Directed By: Susan Johnson #24 Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) 96% #24 Adjusted Score: 100005% Critics Consensus: While frothy to a fault, Four Weddings and a Funeral features irresistibly breezy humor, and winsome performances from Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell. Synopsis: Lovable Englishman Charles (Hugh Grant) and his group of friends seem to be unlucky in love. When Charles meets a... [More] Starring: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow Directed By: Mike Newell #25 City Lights (1931) 95% #25 Adjusted Score: 101630% Critics Consensus: One of the best underdog romance movies ever, with an ending that will light up any heart. Synopsis: A hapless but resilient tramp (Charlie Chaplin) falls in love with a blind flower girl (Virginia Cherrill) on the tough... [More] Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Harry Myers, Hank Mann Directed By: Charles Chaplin #26 Adam's Rib (1949) 96% #26 Adjusted Score: 99630% Critics Consensus: Matched by Garson Kanin's witty, sophisticated screenplay, George Cukor, Spencer Tracy, and Katherine Hepburn are all in top form in the classic comedy Adam's Rib. Synopsis: A courtroom rivalry finds its way into the household when prosecuting lawyer Adam Bonner (Spencer Tracy) faces off against his... [More] Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday, Tom Ewell Directed By: George Cukor #27 Stolen Kisses (1968) 97% #27 Adjusted Score: 99231% Critics Consensus: Stolen Kisses is a fine feature follow-up to The 400 Blows, transforming Antoine Doinel into a sympathetic, silly, and romantic figure that carries to the series' end. Synopsis: The third in a series of films featuring François Truffaut's alter-ego, Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), the story resumes with Antoine... [More] Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Delphine Seyrig, Michel Lonsdale, Claude Jade Directed By: François Truffaut #28 The Artist (2011) 95% #28 Adjusted Score: 106876% Critics Consensus: A crowd-pleasing tribute to the magic of silent cinema, The Artist is a clever, joyous film with delightful performances and visual style to spare. Synopsis: In the 1920s, actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a bona fide matinee idol with many adoring fans. While working... [More] Starring: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell Directed By: Michel Hazanavicius #29 Palm Springs (2020) 94% #29 Adjusted Score: 109499% Critics Consensus: Strong performances, assured direction, and a refreshingly original concept make Palm Springs a romcom that's easy to fall in love with. Synopsis: Stuck in a time loop, two wedding guests develop a budding romance while living the same day over and over... [More] Starring: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Meredith Hagner Directed By: Max Barbakow #30 Enough Said (2013) 95% #30 Adjusted Score: 101947% Critics Consensus: Wryly charming, impeccably acted, and ultimately quite bittersweet, Enough Said is a grown-up movie in the best possible way. Synopsis: Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a divorced single parent, seems generally happy but dreads her daughter's departure for college. Unexpectedly, Eva begins... [More] Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener, Toni Collette Directed By: Nicole Holofcener #31 Appropriate Behavior (2014) 95% #31 Adjusted Score: 96492% Critics Consensus: Warm, funny, and quietly profound, Appropriate Behavior serves as a thoroughly compelling calling card for writer, director, and star Desiree Akhavan. Synopsis: A secretly bisexual Brooklynite (Desiree Akhavan) from a traditional Persian family struggles with her identity and the disintegration of her... [More] Starring: Desiree Akhavan, Rebecca Henderson, Scott Adsit, Halley Feiffer Directed By: Desiree Akhavan #32 Dave (1993) 95% #32 Adjusted Score: 99364% Critics Consensus: Ivan Reitman's refreshingly earnest political comedy benefits from an understated, charming script and a breezy performance by Kevin Kline. Synopsis: Shifty White House chief of staff Bob Alexander (Frank Langella) hatches a scheme to use a double for the president... [More] Starring: Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Ben Kingsley Directed By: Ivan Reitman #33 Belle Epoque (1992) 95% #33 Adjusted Score: 95506% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: As Spain sits on the precipice of civil war in 1930, Fernando (Jorge Sanz) opts to go AWOL from the... [More] Starring: Fernando Fernán Gómez, Jorge Sanz, Penélope Cruz, Miriam Díaz-Aroca Directed By: Fernando Trueba #34 Juno (2007) 94% #34 Adjusted Score: 102095% Critics Consensus: One of the brightest, funniest comedies of the year, Juno's smart script and direction are matched by assured performances in a coming-of-age story with a 21st century twist. Synopsis: When precocious teen Juno MacGuff becomes pregnant, she chooses a failed rock star and his wife to adopt her unborn... [More] Starring: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman Directed By: Jason Reitman #35 Manhattan (1979) 94% #35 Adjusted Score: 99308% Critics Consensus: One of Woody Allen's early classics, Manhattan combines modern, bittersweet humor and timeless romanticism with unerring grace. Synopsis: Director Woody Allen's love letter to New York City stars Allen as frustrated television writer Isaac Davis, a twice-divorced malcontent... [More] Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Michael Murphy Directed By: Woody Allen #36 Some Like It Hot (1959) 94% #36 Adjusted Score: 100620% Critics Consensus: Some Like It Hot: A spry, quick-witted farce that never drags. Synopsis: After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe (Tony Curtis) and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry (Jack Lemmon), improvise a... [More] Starring: Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, George Raft Directed By: Billy Wilder #37 Moonstruck (1987) 93% #37 Adjusted Score: 97946% Critics Consensus: Led by energetic performances from Nicolas Cage and Cher, Moonstruck is an exuberantly funny tribute to love and one of the decade's most appealing comedies. Synopsis: No sooner does Italian-American widow Loretta (Cher) accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny (Danny Aiello), than she... [More] Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis Directed By: Norman Jewison #38 Bringing Up Baby (1938) 94% #38 Adjusted Score: 102776% Critics Consensus: With Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant at their effervescent best, Bringing Up Baby is a seamlessly assembled comedy with enduring appeal. Synopsis: Harried paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) has to make a good impression on society matron Mrs. Random (May Robson), who... [More] Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charlie Ruggles, May Robson Directed By: Howard Hawks #39 Enchanted (2007) 93% #39 Adjusted Score: 100089% Critics Consensus: A smart re-imagining of fairy tale tropes that's sure to delight children and adults, Enchanted features witty dialogue, sharp animation, and a star turn by Amy Adams. Synopsis: Banished by an evil queen, Princess Giselle (Amy Adams) from a fairy-tale world lands in modern Manhattan, where music, magic... [More] Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall Directed By: Kevin Lima #40 About a Boy (2002) 93% #40 Adjusted Score: 98652% Critics Consensus: About a Boy benefits tremendously from Hugh Grant's layered performance, as well as a funny, moving story that tugs at the heartstrings without tilting into treacle. Synopsis: A comedy-drama starring Hugh Grant as Will, a rich, child-free and irresponsible Londoner in his thirties who, in search of... [More] Starring: Hugh Grant, Rachel Weisz, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult Directed By: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz #41 The Apartment (1960) 93% #41 Adjusted Score: 103674% Critics Consensus: Director Billy Wilder's customary cynicism is leavened here by tender humor, romance, and genuine pathos. Synopsis: Insurance worker C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) lends his Upper West Side apartment to company bosses to use for extramarital affairs.... [More] Starring: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston Directed By: Billy Wilder #42 Sabrina (1954) 93% #42 Adjusted Score: 97460% Critics Consensus: With its humorous script and its stars' immense charm, Sabrina remains a resonant romantic gem. Synopsis: Chauffeur's daughter Sabrina (Audrey Hepburn) returns home from two years in Paris a beautiful young woman, and immediately catches the... [More] Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Walter Hampden Directed By: Billy Wilder #43 L.A. Story (1991) 93% #43 Adjusted Score: 95314% Critics Consensus: A romantic comedy that doubles as a love letter to the titular city, L.A. Story is Steve Martin at his silly, sweetly soulful best. Synopsis: Harris K. Telemacher (Steve Martin) has the easiest job in the world: he's a TV weatherman in Los Angeles, where... [More] Starring: Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant, Richard E. Grant, Marilu Henner Directed By: Mick Jackson #44 The Awful Truth (1937) 90% #44 Adjusted Score: 95094% Critics Consensus: Great comic direction by Leo McCarrey and memorable onscreen chemistry from stars Cary Grant and Irene Dunne make this screwball comedy a charmer. Synopsis: Jerry (Cary Grant) and Lucy (Irene Dunne) are a married couple who doubt each other's fidelity: Jerry suspects Lucy and... [More] Starring: Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Alexander D'Arcy Directed By: Leo McCarey #45 Pillow Talk (1959) 94% #45 Adjusted Score: 96375% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's (Rock Hudson) succession of romances annoys his neighbor, interior designer Jan Morrow (Doris Day), who shares... [More] Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter Directed By: Michael Gordon #46 Silver Linings Playbook (2012) 92% #46 Adjusted Score: 102186% Critics Consensus: Silver Linings Playbook walks a tricky thematic tightrope, but David O. Russell's sensitive direction and some sharp work from a talented cast gives it true balance. Synopsis: After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) winds up living... [More] Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver Directed By: David O. Russell #47 Love, Simon (2018) 92% #47 Adjusted Score: 103253% Critics Consensus: Love, Simon hits its coming-of-age beats more deftly than many entries in this well-traveled genre -- and represents an overdue, if not entirely successful, milestone of inclusion. Synopsis: Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his... [More] Starring: Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale Directed By: Greg Berlanti #48 The Kids Are All Right (2010) 92% #48 Adjusted Score: 100090% Critics Consensus: Worthwhile as both a well-acted ensemble piece and as a smart, warm statement on family values, The Kids Are All Right is remarkable. Synopsis: Lesbian couple Jules (Julianne Moore) and Nic (Annette Bening) have been together for almost 20 years and have two teenage... [More] Starring: Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska Directed By: Lisa Cholodenko #49 Shakespeare in Love (1998) 92% #49 Adjusted Score: 99301% Critics Consensus: Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Shakespeare in Love is a delightful romantic comedy that succeeds on nearly every level. Synopsis: "Shakespeare in Love" is a romantic comedy for the 1990s set in the 1590s. It imaginatively unfolds the witty, sexy... [More] Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Judi Dench Directed By: John Madden #50 The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) 93% #50 Adjusted Score: 95518% Critics Consensus: Lighthearted and sweet, The Purple Rose of Cairo stands as one of Woody Allen's more inventive -- and enchantingly whimsical -- pictures. Synopsis: Unhappily married Depression-era waitress Cecilia (Mia Farrow) earns the money while her inattentive husband, Monk (Danny Aiello), blows their meager... [More] Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest Directed By: Woody Allen #51 The Heartbreak Kid (1972) 92% #51 Adjusted Score: 97512% Critics Consensus: An uproariously funny confluence of top-shelf talent, The Heartbreak Kid finds bittersweet humor in attitudes toward love and marriage in early '70s America. Synopsis: Soon after Lenny (Charles Grodin) marries Lila (Jeannie Berlin), the needy and unrefined side of her personality begins to emerge,... [More] Starring: Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Eddie Albert Directed By: Elaine May #52 High Fidelity (2000) 91% #52 Adjusted Score: 96625% Critics Consensus: The deft hand of director Stephen Frears and strong performances by the ensemble cast combine to tell an entertaining story with a rock-solid soundtrack. Synopsis: Rob Gordon (John Cusack) is the owner of a failing record store in Chicago, where he sells music the old-fashioned... [More] Starring: John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack Black Directed By: Stephen Frears #53 When Harry Met Sally... (1989) 91% #53 Adjusted Score: 96799% Critics Consensus: Rob Reiner's touching, funny film set a new standard for romantic comedies, and he was ably abetted by the sharp interplay between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. Synopsis: In 1977, college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) share a contentious car ride from Chicago... [More] Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby Directed By: Rob Reiner #54 The American President (1995) 91% #54 Adjusted Score: 93892% Critics Consensus: A charming romantic comedy with political bite, Rob Reiner's American President features strong lead performances and some poignant observations of politics and media in the 1990s. Synopsis: With the end of his first term in sight, widowed U.S. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) knows that overwhelming public... [More] Starring: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox Directed By: Rob Reiner #55 Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) 91% #55 Adjusted Score: 95361% Critics Consensus: Smart, tender, and funny in equal measure, Hannah and Her Sisters is one of Woody Allen's finest films. Synopsis: Three successive family Thanksgiving dinners mark time for Hannah (Mia Farrow), her younger sisters Lee (Barbara Hershey) and Holly (Dianne... [More] Starring: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Michael Caine, Carrie Fisher Directed By: Woody Allen #56 Strictly Ballroom (1992) 88% #56 Adjusted Score: 91264% Critics Consensus: As emotionally rich as it is eye-catching, Strictly Ballroom uses its infectious energy as the fuel for a modern dance classic with all the right moves. Synopsis: A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of... [More] Starring: Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Barry Otto Directed By: Baz Luhrmann #57 Crazy Rich Asians (2018) 91% #57 Adjusted Score: 108999% Critics Consensus: With a terrific cast and a surfeit of visual razzle dazzle, Crazy Rich Asians takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic -- and still effective -- rom-com formula. Synopsis: Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised... [More] Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan Directed By: Jon M. Chu #58 Bridesmaids (2011) 89% #58 Adjusted Score: 99588% Critics Consensus: A marriage of genuine characters, gross out gags, and pathos, Bridesmaids is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as Kristen Wiig emerges as a real star. Synopsis: Annie (Kristen Wiig) is a single woman whose own life is a mess, but when she learns that her lifelong... [More] Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper Directed By: Paul Feig #59 Obvious Child (2014) 90% #59 Adjusted Score: 96027% Critics Consensus: Tackling a sensitive subject with maturity, honesty, and wit, Obvious Child serves as a deeply promising debut for writer-director Gillian Robespierre. Synopsis: An immature, newly unemployed comic (Jenny Slate) must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate... [More] Starring: Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffman, Gabe Liedman Directed By: Gillian Robespierre #60 Much Ado About Nothing (1993) 90% #60 Adjusted Score: 93221% Critics Consensus: Kenneth Branagh's love for the material is contagious in this exuberant adaptation. Synopsis: In this Shakespearean farce, Hero (Kate Beckinsale) and her groom-to-be, Claudio (Robert Sean Leonard), team up with Claudio's commanding officer,... [More] Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves Directed By: Kenneth Branagh #61 Show Me Love (1998) 91% #61 Adjusted Score: 92445% Critics Consensus: A naturalistic depiction of teenage life, Show Me Love has a charming, authentic feel. Synopsis: Teens Elin (Alexandra Dahlström) and Agnes (Rebecca Liljeberg) are schoolmates. Elin is upbeat and popular, while Agnes is morose and... [More] Starring: Alexandra Dahlström, Rebecca Liljeberg, Erica Carlson, Mathias Rust Directed By: Lukas Moodysson #62 The Fairy (2011) 90% #62 Adjusted Score: 90663% Critics Consensus: Nearly as light and magical as its namesake, La Fée (The Fairy) casts a fizzy comedic spell whose sweet charms include a pleasantly tart undercurrent. Synopsis: A hotel clerk (Dominique Abel) falls in love with a woman (Fiona Gordon) who walks up to his front desk... [More] Starring: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Philippe Martz, Bruno Romy Directed By: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy #63 Knocked Up (2007) 89% #63 Adjusted Score: 98604% Critics Consensus: Knocked Up is a hilarious, poignant and refreshing look at the rigors of courtship and child-rearing, with a sometimes raunchy, yet savvy script that is ably acted and directed. Synopsis: Rising journalist Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) hits a serious bump in the road after a one-night stand with irresponsible slacker... [More] Starring: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann Directed By: Judd Apatow #64 Amélie (2001) 89% #64 Adjusted Score: 95948% Critics Consensus: The feel-good Amelie is a lively, fanciful charmer, showcasing Audrey Tautou as its delightful heroine. Synopsis: "Amélie" is a fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating... [More] Starring: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Yolande Moreau Directed By: Jean-Pierre Jeunet #65 Waitress (2007) 89% #65 Adjusted Score: 95288% Critics Consensus: Sweet, smart, and quirky, Waitress hits the right, bittersweet notes through this romantic comedy through its witty script and a superb performance by Keri Russell. Synopsis: Jenna (Keri Russell) works in a diner in a small Southern town and is a genius at creating luscious desserts,... [More] Starring: Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Shelly Directed By: Adrienne Shelly #66 Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) 88% #66 Adjusted Score: 93043% Critics Consensus: It contains some ugly anachronisms, but Blake Edwards is at his funniest in this iconic classic, and Audrey Hepburn absolutely lights up the screen. Synopsis: Based on Truman Capote's novel, this is the story of a young woman in New York City who meets a... [More] Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen Directed By: Blake Edwards #67 What's Up, Doc? (1972) 89% #67 Adjusted Score: 92857% Critics Consensus: Barbra Streisand was never more likable than in this energetic, often hilarious screwball farce from director Peter Bogdanovich. Synopsis: Two researchers have come to San Francisco to compete for a research grant in music. The man seems a bit... [More] Starring: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars Directed By: Peter Bogdanovich #68 Crossing Delancey (1988) 89% #68 Adjusted Score: 90115% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Thirty-something Isabelle "Izzy" Grossman (Amy Irving) spends her time going from her tiny, solitary West Side apartment to that of... [More] Starring: Amy Irving, Reizl Bozyk, Peter Riegert, Jeroen Krabbé Directed By: Joan Micklin Silver #69 Woman of the Year (1942) 86% #69 Adjusted Score: 88863% Critics Consensus: In the first romantic comedy pairing of Tracy and Hepburn, the stars' chemistry is off to a working start and the film's sparkling comedy smooths out any rough patches. Synopsis: Tess Harding (Katharine Hepburn) is a progressively-minded political journalist. Sam Craig (Spencer Tracy) is a sports writer with very traditional... [More] Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen Directed By: George Stevens #70 Trouble in Paradise (1932) 89% #70 Adjusted Score: 92053% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Thief Gaston Monescu (Herbert Marshall) and pickpocket Lily (Miriam Hopkins) are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company... [More] Starring: Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall, Charlie Ruggles Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch #71 Everybody Loves Somebody (2017) 89% #71 Adjusted Score: 89362% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Young and beautiful Clara Barron (Karla Souza) seems to have it all -- a great job, a beautiful house in... [More] Starring: Karla Souza, José María Yazpik, Ben O'Toole, Tiaré Scanda Directed By: Catalina Aguilar Mastretta #72 2 Days in Paris (2007) 88% #72 Adjusted Score: 91971% Critics Consensus: Delpy proves not only to be an adept actress, but makes her mark as a writer and director in this thought-provoking comedy that breaks the romantic comedy mold. Synopsis: A European vacation was intended to repair the tattered relationship between American Jack (Adam Goldberg) and French native Marion (Julie... [More] Starring: Julie Delpy, Adam Goldberg, Daniel Brühl, Albert Delpy Directed By: Julie Delpy #73 Plus One (2019) 88% #73 Adjusted Score: 90728% Critics Consensus: Plus One reinvigorates the rom-com with an entertaining outing elevated by well-matched leads and a story that embraces and transcends genre clichés. Synopsis: Longtime single friends agree to be each other's plus one at every wedding they are invited to.... [More] Starring: Maya Erskine, Jack Quaid, Ed Begley Jr., Finn Wittrock Directed By: Jeff Chan, Andrew Rhymer #74 Funny Ha Ha (2003) 88% #74 Adjusted Score: 88524% Critics Consensus: This modest, unpretentious character study astutely captures the emotional states of the 20-something slacker. Synopsis: After graduating from college, Marnie (Kate Dollenmayer) is living in Boston. Looking for temporary work while trying to figure out... [More] Starring: Kate Dollenmayer, Christian Rudder, Myles Paige, Jennifer L. Schaper Directed By: Andrew Bujalski #75 Roxanne (1987) 88% #75 Adjusted Score: 90568% Critics Consensus: Though its sweetness borders on sappiness, Roxanne is an unabashedly romantic comedy that remains one of Steve Martin's funniest films. Synopsis: In this modern take on Edmond Rostand's classic play "Cyrano de Bergerac," C. D. Bales (Steve Martin) is the witty,... [More] Starring: Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich, Shelley Duvall Directed By: Fred Schepisi #76 Arthur (1981) 89% #76 Adjusted Score: 89438% Critics Consensus: Dudley Moore brings a boozy charm to Arthur, a coming of age tale for a wayward millionaire that deploys energetic cast chemistry and spiffy humor to jovial effect. Synopsis: Wealthy New York City playboy Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore) is perpetually drunk and completely rudderless. Dutifully supported by his sharp-tongued... [More] Starring: Dudley Moore, John Gielgud, Liza Minnelli, Geraldine Fitzgerald Directed By: Steve Gordon #77 The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) 88% #77 Adjusted Score: 75736% Critics Consensus: An artfully assembled cast, lovely set design, and direction solidly in service of the source material make The Importance of Being Earnest an adaptation that works. Synopsis: Algernon Moncrieff (Michael Denison) is surprised to discover that his affluent friend -- whom he knows as "Ernest" -- is... [More] Starring: Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, Richard Wattis Directed By: Anthony Asquith #78 Italian for Beginners (2000) 87% #78 Adjusted Score: 89127% Critics Consensus: Unlike many romantic comedies, the charming Italian for Beginners feels natural and genuinely heart-warming. Synopsis: "Italian for Beginners" follows the stories of six insecure singles whose lives interweave one dreary Copenhagen winter. Soon after arriving... [More] Starring: Anders W. Berthelsen, Anette Støvelbæk, Peter Gantzler, Lars Kaalund Directed By: Lone Scherfig #79 Chasing Amy (1997) 87% #79 Adjusted Score: 91773% Critics Consensus: Although Chasing Amy's depiction of queer sexuality is frustratingly clumsy, it handles an array of thorny themes with a mixture of sensitivity, raw honesty, and writer-director Kevin Smith's signature raunchy humor. Synopsis: Holden and Banky are best friends and authors of a popular comic book. Holden falls in love with Alyssa, who... [More] Starring: Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Lee, Dwight Ewell Directed By: Kevin Smith #80 The Seven Year Itch (1955) 84% #80 Adjusted Score: 86891% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: In the midst of a summer heat wave, New Yorker Richard Sherman (Tom Ewell) ships his wife, Helen (Evelyn Keyes),... [More] Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes, Sonny Tufts Directed By: Billy Wilder #81 Top Five (2014) 86% #81 Adjusted Score: 92779% Critics Consensus: As smart, funny, and trenchant as writer-director-star Chris Rock's best standup work, Top Five is a career highlight for its creator -- and one of the comedy standouts of 2014. Synopsis: Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen (Chris Rock) hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of... [More] Starring: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union Directed By: Chris Rock #82 Maggie's Plan (2015) 86% #82 Adjusted Score: 95898% Critics Consensus: With a typically absorbing performance from Greta Gerwig leading the way, Maggie's Plan gives rom-com sensibilities a smart, subversive twist. Synopsis: A woman (Greta Gerwig) falls in love with a married man (Ethan Hawke), then devises a strategy to reunite him... [More] Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Bill Hader Directed By: Rebecca Miller #83 Much Ado About Nothing (2012) 87% #83 Adjusted Score: 93245% Critics Consensus: Lighthearted to a fault, Much Ado About Nothing's giddy energy and intimate charm make for an entertaining romantic comedy -- and a Shakespearean adaptation that's hard to resist. Synopsis: After a successful campaign against his rebellious brother, Don John (Sean Maher), Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) visits the governor of... [More] Starring: Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Fran Kranz Directed By: Joss Whedon #84 Saving Face (2004) 87% #84 Adjusted Score: 89657% Critics Consensus: A charming tale of a love affair that overcomes cultural taboos. Synopsis: Wil (Michelle Krusiec) is a lesbian, but she not dare tell her widowed mother, Hwei-lan (Joan Chen), or her very... [More] Starring: Michelle Krusiec, Joan Chen, Lynn Chen, Jessica Hecht Directed By: Alice Wu #85 The Sure Thing (1985) 86% #85 Adjusted Score: 86342% Critics Consensus: Though its final outcome is predictable, The Sure Thing is a charming, smartly written, and mature teen comedy featuring a breakout role for John Cusack. Synopsis: Gib (John Cusack), a college freshman, keeps striking out with women. When he learns that a beautiful Californian (Nicollette Sheridan)... [More] Starring: John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Nicollette Sheridan Directed By: Rob Reiner #86 Romantics Anonymous (2010) 86% #86 Adjusted Score: 86380% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: A chocolate maker falls in love with a gifted worker.... [More] Starring: Benoît Poelvoorde, Isabelle Carré, Lorella Cravotta, Swann Arlaud Directed By: Jean-Pierre Améris #87 (500) Days of Summer (2009) 85% #87 Adjusted Score: 93735% Critics Consensus: A clever, offbeat romantic comedy, 500 Days of Summer is refreshingly honest and utterly charming. Synopsis: Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer (Zooey Deschanel), suddenly dumps... [More] Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend, Chloë Grace Moretz Directed By: Marc Webb #88 The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) 85% #88 Adjusted Score: 91725% Critics Consensus: Steve Carell's first star turn scores big with a tender treatment of its titular underdog, using raunchy but realistically funny comedy to connect with adult audiences. Synopsis: Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) is an amiable single guy who works at a big-box store. Living alone, 40-year-old Andy spends... [More] Starring: Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco Directed By: Judd Apatow #89 Beginners (2010) 85% #89 Adjusted Score: 90346% Critics Consensus: Wearing its twee heart on its sleeve, Beginners explores the depths of modern, multi-generational romance with wit and depth. Synopsis: After his mother dies, Oliver (Ewan McGregor) is stunned when his father, Hal (Christopher Plummer), recently diagnosed with terminal cancer,... [More] Starring: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Visnjic Directed By: Mike Mills #90 Results (2015) 85% #90 Adjusted Score: 87904% Critics Consensus: Results moves stubbornly at its own deliberate pace, but the well-chosen cast -- and writer-director Andrew Bujalski's insightful observations -- offer rich rewards for patient viewers. Synopsis: Personal trainers (Guy Pearce, Cobie Smulders) are charged with whipping a newly wealthy and highly unmotivated slob (Kevin Corrigan) into... [More] Starring: Guy Pearce, Cobie Smulders, Kevin Corrigan, Giovanni Ribisi Directed By: Andrew Bujalski #91 As Good as It Gets (1997) 86% #91 Adjusted Score: 90399% Critics Consensus: James L. Brooks and Jack Nicholson, doing what they do best, combine smart dialogue and flawless acting to squeeze fresh entertainment value out of the romantic-comedy genre. Synopsis: Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) is an obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction who's rude to everyone he meets, including his gay... [More] Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr. Directed By: James L. Brooks #92 An Ideal Husband (1999) 85% #92 Adjusted Score: 86695% Critics Consensus: Brevity is the soul of wit, eh? This adaptation gets to the nitty gritty of Wilde's stage piece and plays on eternal human foibles. Synopsis: Sir Robert Chiltern (Jeremy Northam) is a respected government official and a loving husband. His friend, Lord Arthur Goring (Rupert... [More] Starring: Rupert Everett, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Northam, Cate Blanchett Directed By: Oliver Parker #93 Emma (1996) 84% #93 Adjusted Score: 86586% Critics Consensus: Emma marks an auspicious debut for writer-director Douglas McGrath, making the most of its Jane Austen source material -- and a charming performance from Gwyneth Paltrow. Synopsis: In this adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, pretty socialite Emma Woodhouse (Gwyneth Paltrow) entertains herself by playing matchmaker for... [More] Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Toni Collette, Greta Scacchi Directed By: Douglas McGrath #94 Harold and Maude (1971) 86% #94 Adjusted Score: 90300% Critics Consensus: Hal Ashby's comedy is too dark and twisted for some, and occasionally oversteps its bounds, but there's no denying the film's warm humor and big heart. Synopsis: Cult classic pairs Cort as a dead-pan disillusioned 20-year-old obsessed with suicide and a loveable Gordon as a fun-loving 80-year-old... [More] Starring: Bud Cort, Ruth Gordon, Cyril Cusack, Vivian Pickles Directed By: Hal Ashby #95 The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) 85% #95 Adjusted Score: 87010% Critics Consensus: Sharp, witty, and charming, The Truth About Cats and Dogs features a standout performance from Janeane Garofalo. Synopsis: Abby (Janeane Garofalo) hosts a popular radio show about pets. When Brian (Ben Chaplin) calls in to ask about his... [More] Starring: Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx Directed By: Michael Lehmann #96 Pat and Mike (1952) 85% #96 Adjusted Score: 88254% Critics Consensus: Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy take competition to a romantic-comic highpoint in this elegantly directed sports comedy by George Cukor. Synopsis: Pat Pemberton (Katharine Hepburn), a college athletics instructor, enters a number of golf matches against female professionals. She holds her... [More] Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Aldo Ray, William Ching Directed By: George Cukor #97 How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) 85% #97 Adjusted Score: 87077% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Schatze Page, Loco Dempsey and Pola Debevoise (Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe) are three women on a mission: They... [More] Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, David Wayne Directed By: Jean Negulesco #98 Love in the Afternoon (1957) 82% #98 Adjusted Score: 82008% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: French private investigator Claude Chavasse (Maurice Chevalier) discovers his client's wife has been having an affair with an American playboy,... [More] Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Gary Cooper, Maurice Chevalier, Van Doude Directed By: Billy Wilder #99 Trainwreck (2015) 84% #99 Adjusted Score: 94706% Critics Consensus: Trainwreck drags commitment out of all but the most rom-com-phobic filmgoers with sharp humor, relatable characters, and hilarious work from Amy Schumer. Synopsis: Ever since her father drilled into her head that monogamy isn't realistic, magazine writer Amy (Amy Schumer) has made promiscuity... [More] Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn Directed By: Judd Apatow #100 Kissing Jessica Stein (2001) 83% #100 Adjusted Score: 86351% Critics Consensus: A trite but refreshing and comical spin on nature of love. Synopsis: Jessica (Jennifer Westfeldt) is at the end of her emotional rope. She happens upon an intriguing personal ad, whose only... [More] Starring: Jennifer Westfeldt, Heather Juergensen, Scott Cohen, Tovah Feldshuh Directed By: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld #101 Jerry Maguire (1996) 84% #101 Adjusted Score: 88684% Critics Consensus: Anchored by dazzling performances from Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renée Zellweger, as well as Cameron Crowe's tender direction, Jerry Maguire meshes romance and sports with panache. Synopsis: When slick sports agent Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) has a crisis of conscience, he pens a heartfelt company-wide memo that... [More] Starring: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renee Zellweger, Kelly Preston Directed By: Cameron Crowe #102 Working Girl (1988) 83% #102 Adjusted Score: 85694% Critics Consensus: A buoyant corporate Cinderella story, Working Girl has the right cast, right story, and right director to make it all come together. Synopsis: Savvy New York City receptionist Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) gives her conniving boss, Katharine Parker (Sigourney Weaver), an excellent business... [More] Starring: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin Directed By: Mike Nichols #103 Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) 83% #103 Adjusted Score: 89717% Critics Consensus: With ample laughs and sharp performances, Forgetting Sarah Marshall finds just the right mix of romantic and raunchy comedy. Synopsis: Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is better-known as the boyfriend of TV star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). After she... [More] Starring: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand Directed By: Nicholas Stoller #104 Your Sister's Sister (2011) 83% #104 Adjusted Score: 88078% Critics Consensus: Superbly acted and satisfyingly engaging, Your Sister's Sister subverts rom-com conventions with sensitive direction, an unconventional screenplay, and a big heart. Synopsis: A man (Mark Duplass) falls into bed with his best friend's (Emily Blunt) sister (Rosemarie DeWitt), leading to an unexpected... [More] Starring: Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass, Mike Birbiglia Directed By: Lynn Shelton #105 Notting Hill (1999) 84% #105 Adjusted Score: 87895% Critics Consensus: A rom-com with the right ingredients, Notting Hill proves there's nothing like a love story well told -- especially when Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are your leads. Synopsis: William Thacker (Hugh Grant) is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American... [More] Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Emma Chambers Directed By: Roger Michell #106 There's Something About Mary (1998) 84% #106 Adjusted Score: 87831% Critics Consensus: There's Something About Mary proves that unrelentingly, unabashedly peurile humor doesn't necessarily come at the expense of a film's heart. Synopsis: Ted's (Ben Stiller) dream prom date with Mary (Cameron Diaz) never happens due to an embarrassing injury at her home.... [More] Starring: Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Lee Evans Directed By: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly #107 Sixteen Candles (1984) 81% #107 Adjusted Score: 83291% Critics Consensus: Significantly more mature than the teen raunch comedies that defined the era, Sixteen Candles is shot with compassion and clear respect for its characters and their hang-ups. Synopsis: With the occasion all but overshadowed by her sister's upcoming wedding, angst-ridden Samantha (Molly Ringwald) faces her 16th birthday with... [More] Starring: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Michael Schoeffling, Paul Dooley Directed By: John Hughes #108 Cold Comfort Farm (1995) 83% #108 Adjusted Score: 84562% Critics Consensus: Cold Comfort Farm sends up high-minded classics with a wit and impressive restraint that rivals its inspirations. Synopsis: In this adaptation of the satirical British novel, Flora Poste (Kate Beckinsale), a plucky London society girl orphaned at age... [More] Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Sheila Burrell, Eileen Atkins, Ian McKellen Directed By: John Schlesinger #109 Valley Girl (1983) 83% #109 Adjusted Score: 84638% Critics Consensus: With engaging performances from its two leads, Valley Girl is a goofy yet amiable film that both subverts and celebrates the cheerful superficiality of teen comedies. Synopsis: Lovely teen Julie Richman (Deborah Foreman) is steeped in the excessive, pink-clad culture of the San Fernando Valley, complete with... [More] Starring: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Frederic Forrest, Elizabeth Daily Directed By: Martha Coolidge #110 Happiest Season (2020) 82% #110 Adjusted Score: 94909% Critics Consensus: A jolly good time with heartfelt performances and more than enough holiday cheer, all you'll want for Christmas is Happiest Season. Synopsis: This romantic comedy is about longtime lesbian couple Abby (Kristen Stewart) and Harper (Mackenzie Davis), who made plans to go... [More] Starring: Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Steenburgen, Victor Garber Directed By: Clea DuVall #111 Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) 82% #111 Adjusted Score: 85888% Critics Consensus: Miranda July's debut feature is a charmingly offbeat and observant film about people looking for love. Synopsis: Single dad Richard (John Hawkes) meets Christine (Miranda July), a starving artist who moonlights as a cabbie. They awkwardly attempt... [More] Starring: John Hawkes, Miranda July, Miles Thompson, Brandon Ratcliff Directed By: Miranda July #112 Priceless (2006) 82% #112 Adjusted Score: 84231% Critics Consensus: Priceless is a light, farcical rom-com that features sharp performances from Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh. Synopsis: Irène (Audrey Tautou) loves nice things and loves to have wealthy men pay for them. One night, she mistakes Jean... [More] Starring: Audrey Tautou, Gad Elmaleh, Marie-Christine Adam, Vernon Dobtcheff Directed By: Pierre Salvadori #113 An Oversimplification of Her Beauty (2012) 82% #113 Adjusted Score: 82535% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: After a woman fails to show up for their date, an artist (Terence Nance) ponders the divide between romantic and... [More] Starring: Terence Nance, Namik Minter, Talibah Lateefah Newman, Alisa Becher Directed By: Terence Nance #114 Long Shot (2019) 81% #114 Adjusted Score: 97446% Critics Consensus: A sharp and deceptively layered comedy that's further fueled by the odd couple chemistry of its leads, this Long Shot largely hits its marks. Synopsis: Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited journalist who has a knack for getting into trouble. Charlotte Field is one... [More] Starring: Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr. Directed By: Jonathan Levine #115 Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) 80% #115 Adjusted Score: 87840% Critics Consensus: A beguiling tragicomedy, Vicky Cristina Barcelona charms with beautiful views of the Spanish city and a marvelously well-matched cast. Synopsis: Americans Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) arrive in Spain for a summer vacation at a friend's (Patricia Clarkson)... [More] Starring: Javier Bardem, Patricia Clarkson, Penélope Cruz, Kevin Dunn Directed By: Woody Allen #116 Clueless (1995) 81% #116 Adjusted Score: 88173% Critics Consensus: A funny and clever reshaping of Emma, Clueless offers a soft satire that pokes as much fun at teen films as it does at the Beverly Hills glitterati. Synopsis: Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale.... [More] Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd Directed By: Amy Heckerling #117 While You Were Sleeping (1995) 81% #117 Adjusted Score: 82233% Critics Consensus: While You Were Sleeping is built wholly from familiar ingredients, but assembled with such skill -- and with such a charming performance from Sandra Bullock -- that it gives formula a good name. Synopsis: Lonely transit worker Lucy Eleanor Moderatz (Sandra Bullock) pulls her longtime crush, Peter (Peter Gallagher), from the path of an... [More] Starring: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle Directed By: Jon Turteltaub #118 A Faithful Man (2018) 81% #118 Adjusted Score: 83327% Critics Consensus: A Faithful Man's lack of tonal commitment may frustrate, but the end results should still prove entertaining for viewers in the mood for a French romantic farce. Synopsis: A man experiences unanticipated joys and heartbreaks after his wife leaves him for his best friend. When the couple reunites... [More] Starring: Louis Garrel, Laetitia Casta, Lily-Rose Depp, Joseph Engel Directed By: Louis Garrel #119 Don Jon (2013) 80% #119 Adjusted Score: 87283% Critics Consensus: Don Jon proves to be an amiable directing debut for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and a vivacious showcase for his co-star, Scarlett Johansson. Synopsis: New Jersey bartender Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) knows what's important: his friends, his family, his car, his church, his sexual... [More] Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza Directed By: Joseph Gordon-Levitt #120 Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) 80% #120 Adjusted Score: 85922% Critics Consensus: Though there was controversy over the choice of casting, Zellweger's Bridget Jones is a sympathetic, likable, funny character, giving this romantic comedy a lot of charm. Synopsis: At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget (Renée Zellweger) decides it's time to take control of her life... [More] Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones Directed By: Sharon Maguire #121 Man Up (2015) 80% #121 Adjusted Score: 82216% Critics Consensus: Thanks to fine performances from Lake Bell and Simon Pegg, Man Up largely strikes the deceptively difficult balance between romance and comedy. Synopsis: When a man (Simon Pegg) mistakes her for his blind date, a woman (Lake Bell) decides to play along to... [More] Starring: Simon Pegg, Lake Bell, Ophelia Lovibond, Olivia Williams Directed By: Ben Palmer #122 Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) 79% #122 Adjusted Score: 87342% Critics Consensus: It never lives up to the first part of its title, but Crazy, Stupid, Love's unabashed sweetness -- and its terrifically talented cast -- more than make up for its flaws. Synopsis: Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and... [More] Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone Directed By: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa #123 Ruby Sparks (2012) 79% #123 Adjusted Score: 85767% Critics Consensus: Cleverly written and wonderfully acted, Ruby Sparks overcomes its occasional lags in pace with an abundance of charm and wit. Synopsis: Young author Calvin Weir-Fields (Paul Dano), once a literary darling, is having trouble composing his next novel. Following a therapist's... [More] Starring: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening Directed By: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris #124 To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021) 79% #124 Adjusted Score: 81342% Critics Consensus: Diminishing returns have set in for this trilogy, but To All the Boys: Always and Forever has just enough of the original's effervescent charm to serve as a worthy conclusion. Synopsis: As Lara Jean Covey prepares for the end of high school and the start of adulthood, a pair of life-changing... [More] Starring: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Madeleine Arthur Directed By: Michael Fimognari #125 Chinese Puzzle (2013) 79% #125 Adjusted Score: 80783% Critics Consensus: Pleasantly easygoing and consistently funny, Chinese Puzzle offers a suitably endearing conclusion to Cédric Klapisch's Trilogy of Xavier. Synopsis: A 40-year-old divorced father of two cannot cope with his children moving to New York with their mother, so he... [More] Starring: Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Cécile de France, Kelly Reilly Directed By: Cédric Klapisch #126 Singles (1992) 79% #126 Adjusted Score: 82525% Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and engagingly scruffy, Singles is a clear-eyed look at modern romance that doubles as a credible grunge-era time capsule. Synopsis: In Seattle during the era of grunge music, the lives and relationships of a group of young people, all living... [More] Starring: Bridget Fonda, Matt Dillon, Campbell Scott, Kyra Sedgwick Directed By: Cameron Crowe #127 Get Real (1998) 79% #127 Adjusted Score: 80685% Critics Consensus: An authentic portrayal of homosexuality in high school, Get Real is an engaging dramedy that doesn't sermonize its audience nor trivialize its characters. Synopsis: Steven (Ben Silverstone) spends his school days longing for all-star athlete John (Brad Gorton). But John has a gorgeous girlfriend,... [More] Starring: Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton, Charlotte Brittain, Stacy A. Hart Directed By: Simon Shore #128 Muriel's Wedding (1994) 80% #128 Adjusted Score: 82154% Critics Consensus: Heartfelt and quirky, though at times broad, Muriel's Wedding mixes awkward comedy, oddball Australian characters, and a nostalgia-heavy soundtrack. Synopsis: Socially awkward Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father... [More] Starring: Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan Directed By: P.J. Hogan #129 Fighters (2014) 79% #129 Adjusted Score: 79368% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: A small-town man (Kévin Azaïs) falls in love with an apocalyptic-minded woman (Adèle Haenel) and joins her at boot camp... [More] Starring: Adèle Haenel, Kévin Azaïs, Antoine Laurent, Brigitte Roüan Directed By: Thomas Cailley #130 Edge of Seventeen (1998) 80% #130 Adjusted Score: 80422% Critics Consensus: A time capsule assembled with honesty and sensitivity, Edge of Seventeen overcomes youthful fumbles to capture a time of life -- and an era. Synopsis: Set in 1984 in Sandusky, Ohio, it follows the coming-out of a naive 17-year-old at exactly the moment when gender-bending... [More] Starring: Chris Stafford, Tina Holmes, Andersen Gabrych, Stephanie McVay Directed By: David Moreton #131 Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) 78% #131 Adjusted Score: 89533% Critics Consensus: Bridget Jones's Baby might be late on arrival, but fans of the series should still find its third installment a bouncing bundle of joy. Synopsis: Breaking up with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) leaves Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) over 40 and single again. Feeling that she... [More] Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, Emma Thompson Directed By: Sharon Maguire #132 Mighty Aphrodite (1995) 78% #132 Adjusted Score: 79452% Critics Consensus: Mighty Aphrodite may not stand with Woody Allen's finest work, but it's brought to vivid life by a thoroughly winsome performance from Mira Sorvino. Synopsis: When Lenny (Woody Allen) and his wife, Amanda (Helena Bonham Carter), adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is... [More] Starring: Woody Allen, Helena Bonham Carter, Mira Sorvino, Michael Rapaport Directed By: Woody Allen #133 Trick (1999) 79% #133 Adjusted Score: 79067% Critics Consensus: By portraying its love story as nothing less than conventional, Trick avoids genre tropes to create a simple, effective romance. Synopsis: It's lust at first sight when Gabriel (Christian Campbell), a songwriter with Broadway ambitions, runs into Mark (John Paul Pitoc),... [More] Starring: Christian Campbell, John Paul Pitoc, Tori Spelling, Steve Hayes Directed By: Jim Fall #134 Better Off Dead (1985) 77% #134 Adjusted Score: 71642% Critics Consensus: Better Off Dead is an anarchic mix of black humor and surreal comedy, anchored by John Cusack's winsome, charming performance. Synopsis: Lane Meyer (John Cusack) is a teen with a peculiar family and a bizarre fixation with his girlfriend, Beth (Amanda... [More] Starring: John Cusack, Diane Franklin, David Ogden Stiers, Kim Darby Directed By: Savage Steve Holland #135 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) 76% #135 Adjusted Score: 79681% Critics Consensus: Though it sometimes feels like a television sitcom, My Big Fat Greek Wedding is good-hearted, lovable, and delightfully eccentric, with a sharp script and lead performance from Nia Vardalos. Synopsis: Everyone in the Portokalos family worries about Toula (Nia Vardalos). Still unmarried at 30 years old, she works at Dancing... [More] Starring: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine, Lainie Kazan Directed By: Joel Zwick #136 Euro Pudding (2002) 76% #136 Adjusted Score: 78455% Critics Consensus: This multicultural comedy captures the chaos and excitement of being young. Synopsis: Xavier (Romain Duris) is a French university student who moves to Barcelona, Spain, to learn Spanish in order to score... [More] Starring: Romain Duris, Judith Godrèche, Audrey Tautou, Kelly Reilly Directed By: Cédric Klapisch #137 To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020) 76% #137 Adjusted Score: 79709% Critics Consensus: To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You may feel like little more than an amiable postscript to its predecessor, but fans of the original should still find this a swoonworthy sequel. Synopsis: As her relationship with Peter continues to grow, Lara Jean reunites with another recipient of one of her old love... [More] Starring: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Jordan Fisher, Anna Cathcart Directed By: Michael Fimognari #138 The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021) 76% #138 Adjusted Score: 78585% Critics Consensus: Its characters' time-loop journey is a little bumpy and fairly familiar, but heartfelt charm and likeable leads make A Map of Tiny Perfect Things worth following. Synopsis: The film tells the story of quick-witted teen Mark, contentedly living the same day in an endless loop whose world... [More] Starring: Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris, Anna Mikami Directed By: Ian Samuels #139 Benny & Joon (1993) 76% #139 Adjusted Score: 78605% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Benny (Aidan Quinn), who cares for his mentally disturbed sister, Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson), also welcomes the eccentric Sam (Johnny... [More] Starring: Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore Directed By: Jeremiah S. Chechik #140 Twelfth Night (1996) 76% #140 Adjusted Score: 76397% Critics Consensus: Director Trevor Nunn makes some questionable choices, but his stellar cast -- which includes Helena Bonham-Carter, Ben Kingsley, and Nigel Hawthorne -- more than rises to the material. Synopsis: A shipwreck separates Viola (Imogen Stubbs) from her twin brother, Sebastian (Steven Mackintosh). Believing him to be dead, Viola disguises... [More] Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Nigel Hawthorne, Ben Kingsley Directed By: Trevor Nunn #141 Anchor and Hope (2017) 76% #141 Adjusted Score: 76483% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: A lesbian couple's plan to solicit a friend to be their sperm donor brings surprising changes for all three of... [More] Starring: Oona Chaplin, Natalia Tena, Geraldine Chaplin, Charlotte Atkinson Directed By: Carlos Marques-Marcet #142 Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) 75% #142 Adjusted Score: 81720% Critics Consensus: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist combines a pair of charming leads, a classic New York backdrop, and a sweet soundtrack. Synopsis: Nick (Michael Cera) cannot stop obsessing over his ex-girlfriend, Tris (Alexis Dziena), until Tris' friend Norah (Kat Dennings) suddenly shows... [More] Starring: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Alexis Dziena, Ari Graynor Directed By: Peter Sollett #143 Wedding Crashers (2005) 75% #143 Adjusted Score: 81646% Critics Consensus: Wedding Crashers is both raunchy and sweet, and features top-notch comic performances from Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. Synopsis: Jeremy (Vince Vaughn) and John (Owen Wilson) are divorce mediators who spend their free time crashing wedding receptions. For the... [More] Starring: Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Christopher Walken, Rachel McAdams Directed By: David Dobkin #144 Love Is All You Need (2012) 75% #144 Adjusted Score: 78374% Critics Consensus: Undeniably slight and fluffy, Love Is All You Need is redeemed by its picturesque setting and warm performances by Pierce Brosnan and Trine Dyrholm. Synopsis: In Italy for her daughter's (Molly Blixt Egelind) wedding, a woman (Trine Dyrholm) bonds with her future in-law (Pierce Brosnan).... [More] Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Trine Dyrholm, Kim Bodnia, Paprika Steen Directed By: Susanne Bier #145 Go Fish (1994) 75% #145 Adjusted Score: 78730% Critics Consensus: With sensitive direction from Rose Troche and terrific work from co-writer/star Guinevere Turner, Go Fish plays a winning hand. Synopsis: After leaving behind her girlfriend to attend college in Chicago, young lesbian Max West (Guinevere Turner) is introduced to Ely... [More] Starring: V.S. Brodie, Guinevere Turner, T. Wendy McMillan, Migdalia Melendez Directed By: Rose Troche #146 Sleepless in Seattle (1993) 75% #146 Adjusted Score: 79266% Critics Consensus: Sleepless in Seattle is a cute classic with a very light touch and real chemistry between the two leads -- even when spending an entire movie apart. Synopsis: After the death of his wife, Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) moves to Seattle with his son, Jonah (Ross Mallinger). When... [More] Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Ross Mallinger Directed By: Nora Ephron #147 What If (2013) 74% #147 Adjusted Score: 78605% Critics Consensus: Its narrative framework may be familiar, but What If transcends its derivative elements with sharp dialogue and the effervescent chemistry of stars Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan. Synopsis: A medical-school dropout (Daniel Radcliffe) tries to hide his attraction to his new friend (Zoe Kazan), a bubbly artist who... [More] Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver Directed By: Michael Dowse #148 Popular (2012) 73% #148 Adjusted Score: 74496% Critics Consensus: The cheerfully frothy Populaire may lack substance, but its visual appeal -- and director Roinsard's confident evocation of 1950s filmmaking tropes -- help carry the day. Synopsis: An insurance agent (Romain Duris) and his new secretary (Déborah François) become locked in the grip of romance and competition... [More] Starring: Déborah François, Romain Duris, Bérénice Bejo, Shaun Benson Directed By: Régis Roinsard #149 My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) 74% #149 Adjusted Score: 76968% Critics Consensus: Thanks to a charming performance from Julia Roberts and a subversive spin on the genre, My Best Friend's Wedding is a refreshingly entertaining romantic comedy. Synopsis: Childhood friends Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts) and Michael O'Neal (Dermot Mulroney) had a deal to marry each other if they... [More] Starring: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett Directed By: P.J. Hogan #150 Pretty in Pink (1986) 73% #150 Adjusted Score: 77349% Critics Consensus: Molly Ringwald gives an outstanding performance in this sweet, intelligent teen comedy that takes an ancient premise and injects it with insight and wit. Synopsis: Andie (Molly Ringwald) is an outcast at her Chicago high school, hanging out either with her older boss (Annie Potts),... [More] Starring: Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy, Annie Potts Directed By: Howard Deutch #151 Something's Gotta Give (2003) 72% #151 Adjusted Score: 77395% Critics Consensus: Though it occasionally stumbles into sitcom territory, Something's Gotta Give is mostly a smart, funny romantic comedy, with sharp performances from Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, and Keanu Reeves. Synopsis: When aging womanizer Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) and his young girlfriend, Marin (Amanda Peet), arrive at her family's beach house... [More] Starring: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand Directed By: Nancy Meyers #152 Coming to America (1988) 73% #152 Adjusted Score: 76289% Critics Consensus: Eddie Murphy was in full control at this point, starkly evident in Coming to America's John Landis' coasting direction. Synopsis: Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) is the prince of a wealthy African country and wants for nothing, except a wife who... [More] Starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, James Earl Jones Directed By: John Landis #153 Tin Cup (1996) 72% #153 Adjusted Score: 74394% Critics Consensus: Breezy and predictable, Tin Cup is a likeable sports comedy that benefits greatly from Kevin Costner's amiable lead performance. Synopsis: Roy McAvoy (Kevin Costner) was a golf pro with a bright future, but his rebellious nature and bad attitude cost... [More] Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Cheech Marin, Linda Hart Directed By: Ron Shelton #154 Russian Dolls (2005) 72% #154 Adjusted Score: 72881% Critics Consensus: Like its predecessor L'Auberge Espagnole, Russian Dolls is charmingly breezy and light. Synopsis: A struggling writer (Romain Duris) becomes involved with two women while juggling assignments in Paris.... [More] Starring: Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Cécile de France, Kelly Reilly Directed By: Cédric Klapisch #155 You're Killing Me Susana (2016) 72% #155 Adjusted Score: 73071% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: An actor's (Gael García Bernal) world comes crashing down after he learns that his wife (Verónica Echegui) has left him... [More] Starring: Gael García Bernal, Verónica Echegui, Ashley Hinshaw, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson Directed By: Roberto Sneider #156 Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012) 71% #156 Adjusted Score: 75994% Critics Consensus: While it doesn't subvert the genre as incisively as it thinks it does, Celeste and Jesse Forever is a shrewd rom-com that benefits from its likable cast and trumpets the arrival of Rashida Jones as a bona fide big screen talent. Synopsis: Longtime sweethearts Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) married young, but are now drifting apart. Celeste is an ambitious... [More] Starring: Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Chris Messina, Ari Graynor Directed By: Lee Toland Krieger #157 Liberal Arts (2012) 71% #157 Adjusted Score: 74854% Critics Consensus: While it's hard not to wish it had a little more bite, Liberal Arts ultimately succeeds as a good-natured -- and surprisingly clever -- look at the addictive pull of nostalgia for our youth. Synopsis: A New York college adviser (Josh Radnor) becomes involved with a student (Elizabeth Olsen) when he returns to his alma... [More] Starring: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney Directed By: Josh Radnor #158 Isn't It Romantic (2019) 69% #158 Adjusted Score: 78393% Critics Consensus: It follows as many genre conventions as it mocks, but Isn't It Romantic is a feel-good rom-com with some satirical bite -- and a star well-suited for both. Synopsis: Natalie is a New York architect who works hard to get noticed at her job, but is more likely to... [More] Starring: Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine, Priyanka Chopra Directed By: Todd Strauss-Schulson #159 Definitely, Maybe (2008) 70% #159 Adjusted Score: 75139% Critics Consensus: With a clever script and charismatic leads, Definitely, Maybe is a refreshing entry into the romantic comedy genre. Synopsis: Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds), a thirtysomething Manhattanite, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter (Abigail Breslin)... [More] Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Rachel Weisz Directed By: Adam Brooks #160 The Best Man Holiday (2013) 70% #160 Adjusted Score: 72943% Critics Consensus: The Best Man Holiday manages honest laughs out of broad humor, and affects convincing drama from a deeply conventional plot. Synopsis: Nearly 15 years after they were last together as a group, college friends Lance (Morris Chestnut), Harper (Taye Diggs), Candace... [More] Starring: Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee #161 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 71% #161 Adjusted Score: 73813% Critics Consensus: Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger add strong performances to an unexpectedly clever script, elevating 10 Things (slightly) above typical teen fare. Synopsis: Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) is beautiful, smart and quite abrasive to most of her fellow teens, meaning that she doesn't... [More] Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik Directed By: Gil Junger #162 In & Out (1997) 73% #162 Adjusted Score: 75568% Critics Consensus: It doesn't always find comfortable ground between broad comedy and social commentary, but lively performances -- especially from Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack -- enrich In & Out's mixture of laughs and sexual tolerance. Synopsis: Upon winning an Academy Award, actor Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon) honors his high school teacher, Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline), who... [More] Starring: Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Matt Dillon, Debbie Reynolds Directed By: Frank Oz #163 About Time (2013) 70% #163 Adjusted Score: 75770% Critics Consensus: Beautifully filmed and unabashedly sincere, About Time finds director Richard Curtis at his most sentimental. Synopsis: When Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21, his father (Bill Nighy) tells him a secret: The men in their family... [More] Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander Directed By: Richard Curtis #164 Keeping the Faith (2000) 69% #164 Adjusted Score: 72707% Critics Consensus: A dramedy featuring an unusual love triangle, Keeping the Faith is a perceptive look at how religion affects us in everyday life. Synopsis: Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram (Ben Stiller) and Father Brian Finn (Edward Norton) are dynamic and... [More] Starring: Ben Stiller, Edward Norton, Jenna Elfman, Anne Bancroft Directed By: Edward Norton #165 You've Got Mail (1998) 70% #165 Adjusted Score: 74061% Critics Consensus: Great chemistry between the leads made this a warm and charming delight. Synopsis: Struggling boutique bookseller Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the owner of a corporate Foxbooks chain store... [More] Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey, Greg Kinnear Directed By: Nora Ephron #166 The Wedding Singer (1998) 71% #166 Adjusted Score: 73750% Critics Consensus: It's decidedly uneven -- and surprisingly sappy for an early Adam Sandler comedy -- but The Wedding Singer is also sweet, funny, and beguiling. Synopsis: Set in 1985, Adam Sandler plays a nice guy with a broken heart who's stuck in one of the most... [More] Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor, Allen Covert Directed By: Frank Coraci #167 Hitch (2005) 69% #167 Adjusted Score: 75713% Critics Consensus: Despite Hitch's predictability, Will Smith and Kevin James win praise for their solid, warmhearted performances. Synopsis: Dating coach Alex "Hitch" Hitchens (Will Smith) mentors a bumbling client, Albert (Kevin James), who hopes to win the heart... [More] Starring: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta Directed By: Andy Tennant #168 Heartbreaker (2010) 68% #168 Adjusted Score: 70149% Critics Consensus: While definitely on the fluffier side of French comedy, Heartbreaker benefits from never taking itself too seriously -- and from the performance of the ever-charming Romain Duris. Synopsis: Alex (Romain Duris) is a successful entrepreneur in a business he himself pioneered: Hire him, and he'll seduce any woman... [More] Starring: Romain Duris, Vanessa Paradis, Julie Ferrier, François Damiens Directed By: Pascal Chaumeil #169 Baby Boom (1987) 70% #169 Adjusted Score: 72907% Critics Consensus: Baby Boom struggles to impart its feminist ideals, but Diane Keaton's winsome leading work helps keep things breezily entertaining. Synopsis: J.C. Wiatt (Diane Keaton) is a New York City businesswoman who is married to her job and has a relationship... [More] Starring: Diane Keaton, Harold Ramis, Sam Shepard, Sam Wanamaker Directed By: Charles Shyer #170 Life Partners (2014) 68% #170 Adjusted Score: 68546% Critics Consensus: With two appealing leads adrift in a sitcom-worthy plot, Life Partners doesn't do quite enough to earn viewers' commitment. Synopsis: A 29-year-old lawyer (Gillian Jacobs) and her lesbian best friend (Leighton Meester) experience a dramatic shift in their longtime bond... [More] Starring: Leighton Meester, Gillian Jacobs, Adam Brody, Abby Elliott Directed By: Susanna Fogel #171 Jeffrey (1995) 70% #171 Adjusted Score: 71049% Critics Consensus: Jeffrey offends as readily as it amuses, but an outstanding performance from Patrick Stewart keeps it from going completely off the rails. Synopsis: Jeffrey (Steven Weber), a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes that... [More] Starring: Steven Weber, Michael T. Weiss, Irma St. Paule, Patrick Stewart Directed By: Christopher Ashley #172 Friends With Kids (2011) 67% #172 Adjusted Score: 72361% Critics Consensus: Sharp, shrewd, and funny, Friends with Kids features excellent performances that help smooth over some of the story's more conventional elements. Synopsis: In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie (Jennifer Westfeldt) and Jason (Adam Scott) decide... [More] Starring: Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig Directed By: Jennifer Westfeldt #173 William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) 67% #173 Adjusted Score: 69686% Critics Consensus: Faultless production and shining performances display the Bard's talent propitiously. Synopsis: This version of the renowned comedic play finds the world of humans intersecting with the realm of magic. The lovely... [More] Starring: Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Stanley Tucci Directed By: Michael Hoffman #174 Doc Hollywood (1991) 68% #174 Adjusted Score: 68850% Critics Consensus: Doc Hollywood isn't particularly graceful in its attempt to put a '90s spin on its Capraesque formula, but a light touch and a charming cast make its flaws easy to forgive. Synopsis: Cocky young doctor Ben Stone (Michael J. Fox) is off on a road trip to California in pursuit of a... [More] Starring: Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, Barnard Hughes, Woody Harrelson Directed By: Michael Caton-Jones #175 Chances Are (1989) 67% #175 Adjusted Score: 68571% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: A man's love for his pregnant wife, Corinne Jeffries (Cybill Shepherd), is interrupted when a car accident sends him to... [More] Starring: Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, Mary Stuart Masterson Directed By: Emile Ardolino #176 The Lovebirds (2020) 66% #176 Adjusted Score: 76704% Critics Consensus: If the breezily enjoyable The Lovebirds feels like a little less than the sum of its parts, it's still an enjoyable showcase for the talents of its well-matched stars. Synopsis: Accused of murder, a desperate couple embark on a dangerous quest to solve the mystery and clear their names.... [More] Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae, Paul Sparks, Anna Camp Directed By: Michael Showalter #177 2 Days in New York (2012) 66% #177 Adjusted Score: 69607% Critics Consensus: 2 Days in New York breezes past its shortcomings thanks to an enjoyably madcap plot and the sweet chemistry between its well-matched stars. Synopsis: A happily married man's (Chris Rock) sanity is pushed to the limit when his wife's (Julie Delpy) crazed, over-sexed French... [More] Starring: Julie Delpy, Chris Rock, Albert Delpy, Alexia Landeau Directed By: Julie Delpy #178 Brown Sugar (2002) 66% #178 Adjusted Score: 68074% Critics Consensus: Though predictable and possibly too sweet, Brown Sugar is charming, well-acted, and smarter than typical rom-com fare. Synopsis: Sidney (Sanaa Lathan) and Dre (Taye Diggs) can attribute their friendship and the launch of their careers to one single... [More] Starring: Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Mos Def, Nicole Ari Parker Directed By: Rick Famuyiwa #179 Pretty Woman (1990) 65% #179 Adjusted Score: 69730% Critics Consensus: Pretty Woman may be a yuppie fantasy, but the film's slick comedy, soundtrack, and casting can overcome misgivings. Synopsis: In this modern update on Cinderella, a prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall hard for one another, forming an unlikely... [More] Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Ralph Bellamy, Jason Alexander Directed By: Garry Marshall #180 Frankie and Johnny (1991) 69% #180 Adjusted Score: 70703% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: When Johnny (Al Pacino) is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order... [More] Starring: Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Héctor Elizondo, Nathan Lane Directed By: Garry Marshall #181 Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) 65% #181 Adjusted Score: 72257% Critics Consensus: Zack and Miri Make a Porno is a modest success for Kevin Smith, due in large part to the charm of Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks. Synopsis: Lifelong friends and now roommates, Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) are buried under a mountain of debt. When... [More] Starring: Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Traci Lords, Jason Mewes Directed By: Kevin Smith #182 Fever Pitch (2005) 65% #182 Adjusted Score: 72013% Critics Consensus: While not a home run, Fever Pitch has enough charm and on-screen chemistry between the two leads to make it a solid hit. Synopsis: When Ben Wrightman (Jimmy Fallon), a young teacher, begins dating pretty businesswoman Lindsey Meeks (Drew Barrymore), the two don't seem... [More] Starring: Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, James B. Sikking, JoBeth Williams Directed By: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly #183 13 Going on 30 (2004) 65% #183 Adjusted Score: 71057% Critics Consensus: Although the plot leaves a lot to be desired, 13 Going on 30 will tug at your inner teenager's heartstrings thanks in large part to a dazzling performance from Jennifer Garner. Synopsis: A girl who's sick of the social strictures of junior high is transformed into a grownup overnight. In this feel-good... [More] Starring: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis Directed By: Gary Winick #184 Laggies (2014) 65% #184 Adjusted Score: 68860% Critics Consensus: Laggies may not do as much with its ideas as it could, but it's buoyed by a winsome performance from Kiera Knightley, as well as Lynn Shelton's empathetic direction. Synopsis: When 28-year-old Megan attends her 10-year high-school reunion, she realizes that very little in her life has changed. An unexpected... [More] Starring: Keira Knightley, Chloë Grace Moretz, Sam Rockwell, Ellie Kemper Directed By: Lynn Shelton #185 Sliding Doors (1998) 65% #185 Adjusted Score: 67070% Critics Consensus: Despite the gimmicky feel of the split narratives, the movie is watch-able due to the winning performances by the cast. Synopsis: When Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow), a London ad executive, is fired from her job and rushes out to catch a train,... [More] Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn Directed By: Peter Howitt #186 Love Is in the Air (2013) 65% #186 Adjusted Score: 62029% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Antoine, a lawyer from New York, travels back to France for a final round of job interviews. He is shocked... [More] Starring: Ludivine Sagnier, Nicolas Bedos, Jonathan Cohen, Arnaud Ducret Directed By: Alexandre Castagnetti #187 Love Actually (2003) 64% #187 Adjusted Score: 71294% Critics Consensus: A sugary tale overstuffed with too many stories. Still, the cast charms. Synopsis: Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. Among the characters explored are... [More] Starring: Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Colin Firth, Alan Rickman Directed By: Richard Curtis #188 The Five-Year Engagement (2012) 64% #188 Adjusted Score: 70545% Critics Consensus: While certainly overlong, The Five-Year Engagement benefits from the easy chemistry of its leads and a funny, romantic script with surprising depth and intelligence. Synopsis: On their one-year anniversary, sous chef Tom Solomon (Jason Segel) plans to surprise his girlfriend, Violet Barnes (Emily Blunt), with... [More] Starring: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Rhys Ifans, Chris Pratt Directed By: Nicholas Stoller #189 Bride & Prejudice (2004) 64% #189 Adjusted Score: 68504% Critics Consensus: A colorful and energetic adaptation of Austen's classic. Synopsis: With four beautiful daughters of marrying age, Manorama (Nadira Babbar) and Chaman Bakshi (Anupam Kher) frantically seek out the perfect... [More] Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Martin Henderson, Anupam Kher, Nadira Babbar Directed By: Gurinder Chadha #190 Reality Bites (1994) 63% #190 Adjusted Score: 66045% Critics Consensus: Reality Bites may be too slick to fulfill its promise as a profound statement on Generation X, but an appealing ensemble and romantic sizzle make for an entertaining dive into the ennui of youth. Synopsis: After college, Lelaina (Winona Ryder) films a documentary about herself and friends as they flounder in their attempts to forge... [More] Starring: Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo Directed By: Ben Stiller #191 Big Eden (2000) 64% #191 Adjusted Score: 65129% Critics Consensus: Though unrealistic, Big Eden has all the charm and sweetness of a fairy tale. Synopsis: Henry Hart (Arye Gross) is a young gay artist living in New York City. When his grandfather has a stroke,... [More] Starring: Arye Gross, Eric Schweig, Tim DeKay, Louise Fletcher Directed By: Thomas Bezucha #192 The Broken Hearts Club (2000) 64% #192 Adjusted Score: 64115% Critics Consensus: The Broken Hearts Club often feels like an amalgam of 70s sitcoms -- though a hunky lead and a sweet central romance provide soapy delights. Synopsis: A fresh, funny, real story about a group of gay men in Hollywood, their lovers and friends, and the often... [More] Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Andrew Keegan, John Mahoney, Dean Cain Directed By: Greg Berlanti #193 Yesterday (2019) 63% #193 Adjusted Score: 82786% Critics Consensus: Yesterday may fall short of fab, but the end result is still a sweetly charming fantasy with an intriguing -- albeit somewhat under-explored -- premise. Synopsis: Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the... [More] Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Kate McKinnon, Ed Sheeran Directed By: Danny Boyle #194 Music and Lyrics (2007) 63% #194 Adjusted Score: 69083% Critics Consensus: Music & Lyrics is a light and pleasant romantic comedy that succeeds because of the considerable charm of its co-stars. The music segments featuring Hugh Grant are worth the price of admission. Synopsis: Former music superstar Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) used to pack them in back in the 1980s, but now he is... [More] Starring: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett, Kristen Johnston Directed By: Marc Lawrence #195 Sleeping With Other People (2015) 63% #195 Adjusted Score: 67392% Critics Consensus: Sleeping with Other People has likable leads and flashes of inspiration, but seems unwilling or unable to surround them with the truly subversive rom-com they deserve. Synopsis: Twelve years after a one-night stand, a man (Jason Sudeikis) and a woman (Alison Brie) run into each other and... [More] Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie, Adam Scott, Jason Mantzoukas Directed By: Leslye Headland #196 The Brothers (2001) 63% #196 Adjusted Score: 64902% Critics Consensus: Often seen as a Waiting to Exhale with men, The Brothers is amiable. However, it feels superficial and somewhat of a retread. Synopsis: Follows the hilarious path of four African-American men as they take on love, sex, friendship and two of life's most... [More] Starring: Morris Chestnut, D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Shemar Moore Directed By: Gary Hardwick #197 Sabrina (1995) 63% #197 Adjusted Score: 65337% Critics Consensus: Sydney Pollack's Sabrina doesn't do anything the original didn't do better, but assured direction and a cast of seasoned stars make this a pleasant enough diversion. Synopsis: Sabrina Fairchild (Julia Ormond) is a chauffeur's daughter who grew up with the wealthy Larrabee family. She always had unreciprocated... [More] Starring: Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond, Greg Kinnear, Nancy Marchand Directed By: Sydney Pollack #198 Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) 62% #198 Adjusted Score: 66765% Critics Consensus: Though formulaic and superficial, Under the Tuscan Sun is redeemed by Lane's vibrant performance. Synopsis: When Frances Mayes (Diane Lane) learns her husband is cheating on her from a writer whom she gave a bad... [More] Starring: Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan, Vincent Riotta Directed By: Audrey Wells #199 Chocolat (2000) 63% #199 Adjusted Score: 66733% Critics Consensus: Chocolat is a charmingly light-hearted fable with a lovely performance by Binoche. Synopsis: When mysterious Vianne and her child arrive in a tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, no one could... [More] Starring: Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Judi Dench Directed By: Lasse Hallström #200 Return to Me (2000) 62% #200 Adjusted Score: 65023% Critics Consensus: David Duchovny and Minnie Driver provide heart-warming romance and comedy in this solid debut by Director Bonnie Hunt. Synopsis: Heartbroken and struggling emotionally after his wife's death in a car accident, Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) agrees to go on... [More] Starring: David Duchovny, Minnie Driver, Carroll O'Connor, Robert Loggia Directed By: Bonnie Hunt 2ff7e9595c
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