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Dana Calvo recommended Tootsie (1982) in Movies (curated)

 
Tootsie (1982)
Tootsie (1982)
1982 | Comedy, Drama

"Tone, tone, tone. Even in the most touching moments, the movie never strays from the ridiculousness of Dustin Hoffman in panty hose, pancake makeup, a wig, and an exquisite Southern accent. And the heartfelt desperation of an out-of-work actor adds a perfectly acidic zing into what could have been a syrupy rom-com."

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Ben (2351 KP) rated Yesterday (2019) in Movies

Feb 14, 2020  
Yesterday (2019)
Yesterday (2019)
2019 | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Great music (1 more)
Funny cameo by Ed Sheeran
Very predictable (0 more)
As a big fan of the Beatles I was looking forward to watching this movie. Unfortunately after watching it I was left feeling disappointed. The first half was very good with a lot of funny moments such as Jack finding out what else has changed in the world and the cameo from Ed Sheeran. However what started out as a promising film quickly becomes a predictable rom-com. The best part of this film was the music which includes a lot of the Beatles greatest hits as Jack tries to recreate them himself. Overall I thought this was a fairly standard rom-com that was made better by having a lot of great music.
  
Permission (2017)
Permission (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
More drama than Rom-com, it's based around one small idea. If you have spent your whole life in just one relationship, how can you be sure they are right for you? Interesting question but the film as a whole feels uneven. It lacks chemistry and isn't particularly eventful. Feels more like a social comment on relationships in general.
  
The Rosie Project: No. 1: Don Tillman
The Rosie Project: No. 1: Don Tillman
Graeme Simsion | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
8.3 (13 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"For when you need a sweet-hearted com-rom This book is an unlikely all-time favorite of mine—and it’s a study in emotional courage. The hero of this story just tries so hard. He gets it wrong over and over...but he never gives up. It’s a story that makes me laugh and genuinely cry every time."

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Red, White & Royal Blue
Red, White & Royal Blue
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"This novel is the queer rom-com of my dreams. The Prince of England falling in love with the son of the US president?? AND the president is a woman?? Yes please. This book is so engaging and fun to read, and just the perfect cozy escapism from everything going on in the world right now."

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Hope Floats (1998)
Hope Floats (1998)
1998 | Comedy, Drama
4
6.8 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Sandra Bullock looks lovely as always but this film was very slow and dull. I just kept waiting for something to happen. Thought it might be a rom-com to start with but it was definitely a drama. Just so slow and predictable and nothing really happens. If you want a romantic drama watch the Notebook which also stars Gena Rowlands.
  
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
1989 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

"Well I think we just have to have a shout out to the rom-com genre in there and it’s a perfect example of the two, you know, really lovable, flawed characters — perfectly flawed for one another. As my grandmother used to say, “There’s a lid for every pot.” So I think that out of that genre that’s probably my favorite."

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Blazing Minds (92 KP) rated Baby Done (2020) in Movies

Oct 29, 2021 (Updated Nov 2, 2021)  
Baby Done (2020)
Baby Done (2020)
2020 | Comedy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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I’ve been watching a fair amount of movies coming from New Zealand lately and I have to say that I’m finding them great viewing and Baby Done is no exception, this Baby-Rom-Com is a film that had me laughing out loud at the journey that Zoe (Matafeo) takes for the nine months after finding out she is pregnant.
  
He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
2009 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
8
6.7 (11 Ratings)
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Great cast (0 more)
A fresh take on the Rom-com with plenty of drama, featuring an all star cast. It's on the same kinda level as Love actually. It features the love lives of various people that are all connected some how. Starting with those on the dating scene trying to read the signs right through to those that have been married for a few years. It's enjoyable and quite funny with a few touching moments too., I like the way all the stories are interwoven together. One of the best Rom-coms in a long while.
  
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Dean (6921 KP) rated Pitch Perfect (2012) in Movies

May 2, 2017 (Updated Sep 26, 2020)  
Pitch Perfect (2012)
Pitch Perfect (2012)
2012 | Comedy, Musical
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8.1 (49 Ratings)
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The sound track (2 more)
The singing/song mash ups
Cast chemistry
Hits the right notes
I found this surprisingly funny and enjoyed the sound track for the film. I'm not a big fan of Musicals and a lot of singing in films, but this still felt more like a Rom/com. You can tell the cast had a blast making this film. Give it a whirl.