top 10 american love comedies

In the modern world, almost every person has enough of their own problems, it is not always possible to have the strength to watch the drama or melodrama unfolding on the screen. Sometimes, in order to relax, you want to watch a light and interesting film that will entertain, make you laugh, and cheer you up. Even if you prefer sci-fi or historical films, there is a universal cinema that almost everyone enjoys.

The best American comedies about love will not let you get bored. You can watch them with the whole family, gathered at the screen in the evening, or alone, wrapped in a blanket, if you urgently need to cheer up and distract from your problems.

10 6 days 7 nights (1998)

Adventure film, Robinsonade directed by Ivan Reitman. It stars Harrison Fort and Anne Heche. The main character of the film “6 Days 7 Nights” is an employee of the magazine Robin, who is soon to marry her boyfriend Frank. Unexpectedly, she was forced to go to work on a four-seat plane with pilot Quinn. Caught in a thunderstorm, they landed on one of the islands. Two completely different people find themselves together, forced to survive in difficult conditions. It is necessary not only to find water and food, but also to take care of returning back to civilization.

Viewers note an unobtrusive plot, the presence of good actors, as well as not vulgar humor. The film gives positive emotions from the first frames. Some watch it several times and admire the work of not only the main characters, but also the secondary characters played by David Schwimmer and Jacqueline Obradors.

9. Valentine’s Day (2010)

A romantic comedy directed by Garry Marshall, in which we can see such Hollywood stars as Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, etc. “Valentine’s Day” tells about what happens on this holiday: people get to know each other, meet, are fond of each other. We watch how it takes place in Los Angeles, from the very first minutes until late in the evening. Dozens of different characters, many stories intertwined into one, and all of them are united by one thing – love.

Viewers call it easy, with good actors who were able to show how Valentine’s Day is in America. Someone thinks that the film is excellent, as if energizing the holiday, but there are those who call it too cloying.

8. Once Upon a Time in Rome (2010)

Comedy melodrama directed and co-written by Mark Steven Johnson. Kristen Bell played the lead role. She played a lonely girl, Betty, who doesn’t believe in love. When her sister invites her to her wedding in Rome, she ends up at the legendary fountain where tourists usually throw coins, hoping for luck in love. Betty steals some coins, causing those who once threw them into the water, become persistent fans of her. Some ancient magic is at work.

Someone calls the film “Once Upon a Time in Rome” a stupid love movie, too predictable and drawn out. But there are other opinions: ideal actors, an interesting plot and great humor without vulgar jokes. It’s a comedy worth watching at least once.

7. What Women Want (2000)

Comedy directed by Nancy Meyers about Nick Marshall, played by Mel Gibson. He’s waiting for a promotion at an advertising agency, but Darcy takes his place. Due to an accident, Nick learned to read women’s minds. At first he was afraid of his gift, but then he realized that he could help him climb the career ladder. The audience calls the film “What Women Want” beautiful, romantic, memorable, touching on many important issues. It turned out to be a movie that you need to watch and impossible not to fall in love with.

6. Proposal (2009)

Romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and starring Sandra Balok. She reincarnated as the strict boss of Margaret Tate, a despotic and arrogant top manager. She is a Canadian citizen and forgot to renew her US visa. The girl can be deported from the country, and in order to prevent this, she decides to take a desperate step – to marry her assistant Andrew. They need to convince the immigration office that the marriage is real, i.e. to know each other better. The audience calls the film “The Proposal” a light movie that is watched in one breath and evokes only positive emotions. A simple, but not without a twist, plot is addictive, and the wonderful play of actors who unexpectedly look great together is captivating, the tape can appeal not only to women, but also to men.

5. Real Love (2003)

The tragicomedy “Love Actually” is not entirely American, the UK also participated in its creation. Filming was done by British screenwriter Richard Curtis, who, of course, not only wrote the script himself, but also directed the film. Stars took part in the shooting of the film: Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Martin Freeman and others. In total, it shows 9 different stories that begin 5 weeks before Christmas. Gradually, they all intertwine, and the picture ends on Christmas Eve.

The main idea of ​​the film is love is everywhere, it is all around us. The audience calls it a picture for all time, which is worth not only watching, but also reviewing many times, an amazing movie about the brightest feeling.

4. Pickup Rules: The Hitch Method (2005)

A lyrical comedy starring Will Smith. He reincarnated as Alex Hitchens, whom everyone calls “Hitch”. His calling is to help people. Being an excellent psychologist, for a certain fee, he can tell you how the most shy guy can find an approach to the brightest girl. But his goal is a long-term relationship, he is not ready to help those who are set up only for a casual acquaintance. But Hitch himself is a “shoemaker without boots”, helping couples build their happiness, he could not find his only one. Until the journalist Sarah comes across on his way. “Removal Rules: The Hitch Method” is an excellent film that draws you in and doesn’t let go until the very credits, incredibly kind, romantic and funny.

3. Overboard (1987)

The comedy directed by Garry Marshall, starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, may be called old, but it has not lost its relevance. Like 30 years ago, the film is uplifting. Light, funny, moderately sentimental, still loved by the audience. The picture “Overboard” tells about the young and arrogant Joanna. She is rich, eccentric, picky. The billionaire hires carpenter Dean, but, dissatisfied with his work, throws him out without paying him a dime. After some time, Joanna falls overboard and loses her memory due to injury. Dean decides to take revenge on the girl, and takes her to him, calling her his wife.

2. Pretty Woman (1990)

Almost everyone watched the American comedy by Harry Marshall, and the plot of the film is also known, there is no point in retelling it. The screenplay was written by J.F. Lawton, who in an interview said that in the original version, the main character was supposed to die from a drug overdose. As it turned out, the film was conceived as a social drama with a tragic ending. Lawton lived in the most shady area of ​​Los Angeles and watched the life of the homeless, prostitutes and drug addicts.

The screenwriter admits that they argued for a very long time about how to finish the picture. Most felt that Pretty Woman was too dark. The director had to say the last word. He decided to make a romantic comedy instead of a drama, and he was right.

1. Groundhog Day (1993)

It was directed, co-written and produced by Harold Ramis and starred Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. At one time, the film “Groundhog Day” did not receive a single Oscar nomination, only managed to win the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay. But gradually the critics fell in love with the film, it passed into the status of a classic, now its name has already become a household name, we say “I have Groundhog Day again” if nothing happens in life. The picture of how television commentator Phil Connors wakes up every day on the same day, fell in love with millions of viewers. It is reviewed many times and advised to others, because. it makes you think about life.