Jenna’s Top Five Favorite Romantic Comedy Movies

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Laws of Attraction

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Summary: Though equally respected in their field, divorce lawyers Audrey and Daniel are opposites inside and out of the courtroom. Audrey is meticulous and by the book, while Daniel relies on personality and luck to get by. Neither have lost a case and neither intends to now, but a celebrity power couple gone wrong will end one of their winning streaks. The divorce settlement hinges on an old Irish castle. The two race to Ireland where after an Irish festival the two lawyers wake up married. Now the mismatched lawyers have to contemplate how to go about their client’s divorce hearings as man and wife. (from summary in the online card catalog)

Recommendation: Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore star in this legal romantic comedy.  I love the wit and banter between the two.  It’s partly set in Ireland, with gorgeous views of the emerald Isle.

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Runaway Bride

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Summary: An unlikely love story developes when a cynical, big-city columnist comes to a small town to cover the story of Maggie Carpenter, a bride who’s left men at the altar several times. (from summary on online card catalog)

Recommendation: I love Julia Roberts and Richard Gere together.  This movie, set in the south, is just fun.  It’s my go-to whenever I want to smile and unwind, while enjoying salty, buttery popcorn.

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Sweet Home Alabama

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Summary: Melanie is a successful New York fashion designer who is dating a wealthy socialite. One day he pops the big question and asks Melanie to marry him. Despite her polished uptown image, Melanie grew up poor in the deep South, and as a teenager she married her high school sweetheart. Now Melanie returns to her hometown to tell her parents the news and convince Jake to grant her a divorce. However, the more time she spends with her old flame, the more she feels sparks flying between them again, while she also learns her Eastern affectations don’t fly with everyone back home. (from summary on online card catalog)

Recommendation: Reese Witherspoon is a delight in this movie.

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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Summary: Toula is a quiet, devoted daughter in a big, crazy Greek family. Working in her father’s restaurant, she hides behind her family and keeps the world at a distance. One day at the restaurant she finds herself pouring coffee for a man who inspires her to change her life, and the way she sees the world … forever. (from summary on online card catalog)

Recommendation: I laugh every time I watch this movie or use a certain glass cleaner. If you come from a big family, you might relate to the main character a little too much.

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When Harry Met Sally

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Summary: “Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that’s what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry’s determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry’s fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?”–Container.  (from summary on online card catalog)

Recommendation: “Baby fish mouth is sweeping the nation.”  This romantic comedy about how men and women can’t be friends is endearing, spanning a few decades.

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