Sentences with phrase «most romantic comedies made»

Directed by Jim Burrows (Partners), who also directed episodes of «Laverne and Shirley» with Penny Marshall, this is a small television movie that has more wit, charm and grace than most romantic comedies made today.

Not exact matches

WHY: «Man Up» received such a limited theatrical release in the U.S. that most people have probably never even heard of it, but it's actually one of the better recent entries in the romantic comedy genre, which makes its desultory treatment all the more bewildering.

Instead, The Happening is a Larry Cohen-esque thriller along the lines of God Told Me To, delivered with a heavy hand, to be sure, but full of some of the most delicious misanthropy to hit screens since Julia Roberts was making romantic comedies.

His filmography is one of the most diverse of any living filmmaker — he's made everything from futuristic sci - fi epics to historical dramas and romantic comedies — and he's won more than a fair share of awards for his work.

Lo and behold, Headland has made a romantic comedy that's genuinely romantic and highly comedic — further proof that, at Sundance, the films that sound the least promising can be the most rewarding.

As directed by veteran Norman Jewison (Agnes of God, Rollerball), this is an ensemble comedy that relies on good cast chemistry and charm for most of its laughs, and along those lines, the on - screen charisma does make for an enjoyable romantic comedy for most audiences.

Every woman wanted to be Roberts after seeing this film, and now — over 25 years after its release — the film is still one of the most - quoted romantic comedies ever made.

Complete with a great quartet of performances from Lizzy Caplan, Alison Brie, Mark Webber and Martin Starr, not to mention one of the most authentic pieces of writing, this should make romantic comedies rethink their strategy.

Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (The Lives of Others), who adapted the screenplay (based on the French film Anthony Zimmer) with Christopher McQuarrie and Julian Fellowes (or maybe he just did the last rewrites in a long - gestating development process), makes Venice look like the most gorgeous city on Earth and shoots Jolie with the same admiring, idealizing perspective, but has no facility for light comedy, romantic sizzle or breathtaking action.

Most romantic comedies have this heightened sense of reality that always feels artificial and scripted whereas this film makes the audience feel like they're watching their best friends struggle with relationship issues.

It's a romantic comedy furnished with innovations that make the genre feel remarkably relatable; navigating what should be distinct tones that come off as compelling and cohesive are Ray Romano, Holly Hunter, Zoe Kazan, Zenobia Shroff, Anupam Kher, and Nanjiani himself, collectively the most irresistible cast of the year.