I recently read a list of Rom-Coms by Mindy Kaling, and I was happy to see some of my faves made the list. Then it got me thinking about my favorite Romantic Comedies. I started to jot some titles down hoping to come up with at least 10 movie titles to include in my series THE LOVELY TEN, however, it didn’t end up that way.  What I had intended to be a list of my top 10 favorites became my top 15, then I was at 16, 17…finally landing on 20. Yup, twenty! I tried to narrow down the list, but I couldn’t- all of these movies are just so darn good. So this is a list of MY 20 FAVORITE ROMANTIC COMEDIES!

I am a hopeless romantic at heart, therefore, this particular genre of movies has always been a favorite of mine.  Any time there was a new Romantic Comedy at the theaters I would drag my girlfriends or boyfriend to see it.  I was not very discriminating, so I have seen many- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Romantic Comedies fueled my dream of one day meeting my Prince charming, being romanced my him, eventually my Prince asking my hand in marriage and us living happily ever after. In my heart I knew I’d meet him.  My girlfriends, on the other hand, thought I was diluted to have such an insane dream.  They were convinced that kind of love was only in the movies and real love didn’t happen that way.  But I paid no attention to their pessimistic way of thinking.  I knew I would meet my Prince one day…And I did!

Now to the movie list!

What made the list?  These are movies that no matter how many times I have seen them, if I come across any of these titles on TV, I will watch it.  I think I have seen each movie no less than 30 times, some even more than that. These are my go-to movies when I’m having a bad day, have a cold or just because.  These movies always put a smile on my face.

MY 20 FAVORITE ROMANTIC COMEDIES

1. You’ve Got Mail (1998)
2. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
3. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
4. The Wedding Singer (1998)
5. Clueless (1995)
6. Sixteen Candles (1984)
7. Bridget Jone’s Diary (2001)
8. Midnight In Paris (2011)
9. Amelie (2001)
10. Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)
11. High Society (1956)
12. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
13. 50 First Dates (2004)
14. How To Marry A Millionaire (1953)
15. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
16. French Kiss (1995)
17. Barefoot In The Park (1967)
18. Fools Rush In (1992)
19. Ninotchka (1939)
20. Bridesmaids (2011)