Favorite Lovers

10 Things I Hate About You

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:51:17 GMT

Patrick and Kat Shakespere did some lovely love stories, and this one has always been one of my favorites. I especially love this retelling because Heath and Julia do an excellent job and make the story so believable.

Beauty and the Beast

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:04:26 GMT

Belle and the Beast Possibly the best romantic couple Disney has managed.

Becoming Jane

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:03:22 GMT

Jane and Tom

Bride & Prejudice

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:14:44 GMT

Will and Lalita I'd put Pride & Prejudice here, but I prefer the BBC production, and haven't seen the new one, so for now, this will do. And likely, even when I do find a proper P&P version, this will stay, because the clash of cultures here is quite nicely explored.

Brokeback Mountain

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:06:46 GMT

Ennis and Jack Possibly the most realistic love story I've seen on the movie screen. Painful and tragic, but the love was most definitely there, even when they didn't want it to be.

Dracula

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:42:40 GMT

Dracula and Mina I know this isn't in the original story. At least not in this form. But I love the way it's presented here.

Edward Scissorhands

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:42:40 GMT

Edward and Kim Not meant to be, but they were so sweet. And their tragedy is Edward's tragedy.

Lady Jane

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:57:17 GMT

Gillford and Jane Not historical in any way, but if you can get past that, it is an absolutely gorgeous and tragic story.

Moulin Rouge

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:47:59 GMT

Christian/Satine A bohemian love story for the ages. I especially love how she tries to fight it, but can't, and has to give in.

The Mummy

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:55:08 GMT

Rick and Evie Spunk. I like how much these two dare. And how they fit in their world, while still being fascinating to a modern audience.

Othello

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:25:49 GMT

Othello and Desdemona

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:55:08 GMT

Will and Elizabeth Sweet and sappy, but also with more backbone than you would expect. Frankly, I prefer the love story here to the later parts of the trilogy, though I do love the wedding in the last movie, as well.

The Princess Bride

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:51:17 GMT

Wesley and Buttercup Twoo wuv. How can you go wrong with the most beautiful woman in the world and the Dread Pirate Roberts (the third)?

Romeo + Juliet

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:06:46 GMT

Romeo and Juliet My second favorite of Shakespeare's tragedies. Completely and entirely unrealistic, in the way only teenagers can be. Baz's version is my current favorite. Not sure anyone can top it.

Shakespeare in Love

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:06:46 GMT

Will and Viola Stoppard is a brilliant writer, and does an excellent job of showing us love in a time when marriage was for political and monitary reasons. I love how their story is wrapped up in the telling of not only Romeo and Juliet, but also my most favorite of his comedies -- Twelfth Night.

Shrek

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:42:40 GMT

Shrek and Fiona Never have two people (ogres?) more belonged together. And if anything, Fiona's curse seems to prove that they were meant to be.

Somewhere in Time

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:03:46 GMT

Richard and Elise How can you beat a love that defies time?

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:47:59 GMT

Han and Leia I defy anyone to show me a better love story than this one in the Star Wars universe. And what made it work? Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. They sold this. And they were brilliant.

Superman II

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:22:44 GMT

Clark/Superman and Lois

The Terminator

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:55:08 GMT

Kyle and Sarah A surprise in a movie that you wouldn't think would have room for a love story. For me, their love story is the heart of the whole series. Which is why the third one sucked. And why the TV show works.

Titanic

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:14:32 GMT

Jack and Rose

Tristan & Isolde

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:27:55 GMT

Tristan and Isolde

Vertigo

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:42:40 GMT

John and Maddy/Judy The mystery around this "triangle" makes this movie possibly one of the best Hitchcock films ever.

Victor/Victoria

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:14:44 GMT

King Marchand and Victoria A brilliant exploration of the confusion inherent in some relationships. Is it about love, or is it about expectations or apperances?

What Dreams May Come

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:51:17 GMT

Chris and Annie Without these two, this story would mean nothing. It's their love for each other that makes this film.

When Harry Met Sally...

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:51:17 GMT

Harry and Sally The story of a love story. Just when you think everything's going right, it goes bad, and just when you think they'll never get together again, they do.