Libations to Erato (24 titles)
Romantic movies that even the muse of love poetry would appreciate.
70% from 4 members
Pride And Prejudice
A masterpiece based on a timeless classic. Jane Austen's story of a frustrated female in the 19th century is beautifully portrayed here. The characters are perfect, the dialogue witty, and it is extremely faithful to the book.
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Pride And Prejudice
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, David Bamber
Director: Simon Langton
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An adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about five unmarried sisters in 19th century England. When Mr Darcy arrives to live in the area the Bennett family are quick to spot ideal husband material. Elizabeth, one of the five Bennett sisters, does not take kindly to Mr Darcy until finally her opinion of ..read more »
76%
from 19,229 members
The Ghost And Mrs Muir - Gene Tierney Collection
Very sweet. If you don't mind black and white it is well worth it.
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The Ghost And Mrs Muir - Gene Tierney Co...
on DVD
(1947)
Starring: Gene Tierney, Preston Foster, Rex Harrison
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz, William A. Wellman, John Ford
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz's bittersweet, sparkling romance between a young widow and a sea captain's ghost weaves a magical tale of immortal love. Determined to live her life the way she wants, newly widowed Lucy Muir (Gene Tierney) declines her straitlaced in-laws' demand that she live with them and ..read more »
71%
from 867 members
Sense And Sensibility
Another one of Jane Austen's timeless classics. A beautiful story about lessons learned by the young in love.
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Sense And Sensibility
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet
Director: Ang Lee
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When Henry Dashwood dies unexpectedly, his estate must pass on by law to his son from his first marriage, John and wife Fanny. But these circumstances leave Mr. Dashwood's current wife, and daughters Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, without a home and with barely enough money to live on. Though John ..read more »
74%
from 11,084 members
Laws Of Attraction
Hilarious! Pierce Brosnan is so adorable! So nice to see an adult romantic comedy instead of another teen movie.
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Laws Of Attraction
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Julianne Moore, Michael Sheen
Director: Peter Howitt
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Daniel Rafferty (Pierce Brosnan) and Audrey Miller (Julianne Moore) are the two top divorce lawyers in New York, so it's only natural they should meet, fall in love, and face reservations about the sanctity of marriage while tussling in court. Peter Howitt's film is a contemporary urban fairy tale ..read more »
55%
from 12,424 members
Howl's Moving Castle
Although this is also a fantasy movie, the romantic element is quite beautiful. Well worth the rental.
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Howl's Moving Castle
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
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When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking home.
78%
from 20,520 members
Maid In Manhattan
Cute. Your typical Cinderella story, but very well done. Jennifer Lopez is actually quite good, and Ralph Fiennes is incredibly elegant and beautiful.
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Maid In Manhattan
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson
Director: Wayne Wang
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Director Wayne Wang (THE JOY LUCK CLUB, SMOKE) updates the familiar Cinderella story in this charming romantic comedy. Jennifer Lopez stars as Marissa Ventura, a beautiful young woman who divides her time between her precocious son Ty (Tyler Posey) and her housekeeping duties at The Beresford, an ..read more »
58%
from 17,567 members
V For Vendetta
Not your usual comic book movie. This film is brilliant in that it is includes much political commentary on countries in the past (i.e. facist states), and possibly the way that certain countries might be headed. V for Vendetta is very smart. It is a beautiful story of vengeance, learning and love.
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V For Vendetta
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, John Hurt
Director: James McTeigue, Comic Book Classics
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Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, V For Vendetta tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (NATALIE PORTMAN) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man (HUGO WEAVING) known only as "V". Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled ..read more »
68%
from 66,059 members
Just Like Heaven
Lots of fun. Reese Witherspoon is always brilliant. She is an incredibly versatile actress.
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Just Like Heaven
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, Donal Logue
Director: Mark Waters
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Reese Witherspoon plays ambitious medical intern Elizabeth, who regularly clocks in 20 hour days at the hospital. Her work is her life, much to the chagrin of her sister Abby, who is married, with kids, and constantly attempting to get Elizabeth to go out more. When Abby finally succeeds in setting ..read more »
66%
from 42,077 members
Love Actually
This one will definitely be a classic. A great cast, tons of great stories and a great soundtrack too.
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Love Actually
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth
Director: Richard Curtis
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Written and directed by Richard Curtis and produced by Duncan Kenworthy (the team behind NOTTING HILL and FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL) this zingy Brit-com weaves a vivid crazy quilt of interlocking or unrelated vignettes all dealing with the subject of love over the Christmas holidays in London. ..read more »
67%
from 76,972 members
French Kiss
Not only does this movie have beautiful scenery of France, but it is quite a sweet little romance with a twist. Kevin Kline is brilliant as the highwayman Frenchman.
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French Kiss
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline, Timothy Hutton
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
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A woman (Meg Ryan) with a phobia about flying gets caught up with a shady French smuggler (Kevin Kline) while on a flight to Paris to retrieve her wayward boyfriend (Timothy Hutton). The charming film is director Lawrence Kasdan's first stab at the romantic comedy.
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from 8,293 members
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