How to Choose a Great Romantic Comedy

Romantic comedies take situations that would otherwise be sad or boring and make them absurd and funny. But how do you choose a good one?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Movie DVDs
• DVD Players
• VCRs
• Movie Tickets
• Movie Videos

1. Visit movie and entertainment Web sites to see what is available. Romantic comedies typically have their own area or will be found as a subcategory of comedy.

2. Read movie reviews - and look for reviewers whose opinions you agree with. Keep an eye out for other suggestions and positive comments from those reviewers.

3. Ask friends and family for recommendations.

4. Keep a list of movies to see and take it with you to the video store.

5. Find someone who enjoys the same movies you do and treasure that person. It could be a clerk at the video store, an usher at your local theater or a friend who likes to see all the new releases. This person can steer you away from the so-so flicks.

6. Check out movies such as "When Harry Met Sally," "The Taming of the Shrew," "There's Something About Mary," "My Best Friend's Wedding," "Sense and Sensibility" and "Chasing Amy."

Tips & Warnings

• If you're seeing a romantic comedy on a date, try to find one that balances the romance with other elements. "Jerry Maguire" is a good example ' there's sports for him and romance for her.

on 11/22/2005 OK, whenever my friends come over, we always watch "Never Been Kissed." It is so funny! [Editor's note: This is the acclaimed 1999 romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and David Arquete.]

on 11/22/2005 There's a new Web site with brief synopses of some great romantic comedies at http://www.groove.simplenet.com/me/shrine.htm - try some of these!