MISTRYMAN REVIEWS / WATCH GUIDE
Romantic Comedies Worth Falling For
Sharp conversations, messy families and a little New York magic.
Sometimes the best movie night doesn’t need a murder mystery. Give me two people with great chemistry, good dialogue and a reason to keep watching them figure things out. These rom-coms all bring something different to the table.
When Harry Met Sally... · 1989
Start with the conversations. Harry and Sally keep running into each other over the years, and the film gives their friendship room to grow. Funny, warm and a great New York watch.
Moonstruck · 1987
Cher, Nicolas Cage and a family that has no intention of keeping its opinions to itself. It is romantic, chaotic and full of characters you want to spend more time with.
Sleepless in Seattle · 1993
For a softer, more old-fashioned kind of romance, Nora Ephron builds a story around distance, curiosity and the possibility of meeting someone at just the right time.
You’ve Got Mail · 1998
Bookshops, early internet and New York in the fall. Put this on when you want something cosy, with a little rivalry alongside the romance.
Make it a double
Start with When Harry Met Sally... for the back-and-forth, then follow it with Moonstruck for a louder, messier take on love. Both are built around people who are fun to watch even when they are making questionable decisions.