But anyway, since I'm single this year, what are my plans? Drastically different from last years, that's for sure. I'll be staying at home, doing laundry, going to the library, and binge watching as much as I can of Season 2 of "House of Cards" on Netflix. And buying a ticket to go see "Monty Python's Spamalot".
Anyway, here are some comedies that just so happen to have romance in them. They can be enjoyed today or any other day of the year, and you don't have to be in a relationship to enjoy these movies.
An arrogant weatherman (Bill Murray) finds himself living the same day over and over again. This allows not only for plenty of shenanigans but also possibly a chance to change his ways for the better and possibly fall in love with his news producer (Andie MacDowell). It's funny, but when it gets serious...it gets really serious. I usually try and watch this once a year on Groundhog Day. Super Bowl Sunday took precedence over anything else happening that day so I'll have to pop this in at some point.
Remember back to a time when Will Smith was starring in movies and his kid's careers weren't being shoved down our throats? Me too. While helping his latest client Albert (Kevin James) woo the fine lady of his dreams Allegra (Amber Vallera), professional "date doctor" Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens (Will Smith) finds that his game doesn't quite work on the gossip columnist (Eva Mendes) with whom he's smitten. I've only seen this once, back in 2005 when it was in theaters. I remember thinking that it was very funny, but also a bit long.
Competition between the maid of honor Annie (Kristen Wiig) and a bridesmaid (Rose Bryne), over who is the bride's (Maya Rudolph) best friend, threatens to upend the maid of honor's life. With Ellie Kemper and Melissa McCarthy as fellow bridesmaids with the latter being the future in-law, Chris O'Dowd as a cop whom Annie takes a liking to, Jon Hamm as, well, um...a "friend" of Annie's and Rebel Wilson and Matt Lucas as Annie's British roommates. This actually got ridiculously good reviews upon release and was even nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay (Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo) and Best Supporting Actress (Melissa McCarthy).
Simply put, this movie is hilarious from start to finish and was one of my favorites from 2011. Sure the premise is chick flick material, but it warps that premise and various chick flick stereotypes with a very raunchy sense of humor.
One year after meeting, Tom (Jason Segel, who also co-wrote) proposes to his girlfriend Violet (Emily Blunt), but unexpected events keep tripping them up as they look to walk down the aisle together. With Chris Pratt, Rhys Ifans, Jacki Weaver, Mindy Kaling, and Kevin Hart in one of the few movies that I can actually tolerate him in. Once again, a movie that has a chick flick-like premise and warps it with a raunchy sense of humor. It's a bit lengthy, but it is funny enough that I can recommend it.
A kindly grandfather (Peter Falk) reads to his sick grandson (Fred Savage) a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright), engaged to the odious Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), is kidnapped and held against her will in order to start a war, It is up to Westley (her childhood beau now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts, played by Cary Elwes) to save her. On the way he meets a thief (Wallace Shawn) and his hired helpers, an accomplished swordsman (Mandy Patinkin) and a huge, super strong giant (Andre The Giant), both of whom become Westley's companions in his quest.
The first time I watched this I didn't know what to think of it. I didn't know if it wanted to be a classic fantasy adventure movie or a silly comedy with "Monty Python" style absurdity. As time went on and I watched it again and again....well, why couldn't it be both? It is very funny, the action is great, and it is ridiculously quotable. "INCONCEIVABLE!" You might say? Well, watch this movie and see if you DON'T end up quoting it in some way, shape or form.
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