Possibly Allen's best picture, this won 4 Oscars when it was released and follows the "nervous" romance of Alvy, a comedian, and Annie, a singer. Reputedly based on Allen and Keaton's real-life romantic-comedy it is a satire of social mores from LA to California, and discusses a bit of life, the universe, et al.
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BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (1961)
CertificationPG Our Rating
Based on the novel by Truman Capote. A brilliant romantic comedy about a young girl, Holly Golightly, who is determined to marry into money, but discovers that her next door neighbour has more important qualities!
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GARDEN STATE (2003)
Certification15 Our Rating
Andrew "Large" Largeman is a young actor living in perpetual hope in the dream factory that is Los Angeles. Reluctantly forced to return to his home town in New Jersey and deeply unhappy about the inevitable confrontation with his father, Andrew is unexpectedly swept off his feet by an encounter with the kookey, but charming, life logic of Sam. 'Garden State' is a sweet, indie romantic comedy, written by, directed by and starring Zach Braff, and while it's going to be a little bit cute for some,
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HEAVEN CAN WAIT (1943) (1943)
CertificationPG Our Rating
A newly deceased playboy presents himself at the outer offices of Hades, where he asks a bemused Satan for permission to enter the gates of Hell. Though the Devil doubts Henry's sins will qualify him for eternal damnation, Henry proceeds to recount a lifetime spent wooing and pursuing women, his long, happy marriage not withstanding. Disarmingly light in tone, but astute in its social and sexual satire, Heaven Can Wait is a timeless classic and a particularly fine example of director Ernst Lubit
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ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953)
CertificationU Our Rating
For all romantics this is essential viewing. Hepburn as the princess going awol is simply stunning, Peck smoulders to perfection, Rome is beautiful and all is right with the world. Ah, they don't make them like that any more.Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
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THE PROPOSAL (2009)
Certification12 Our Rating
A popular mid-brow rom-com where a young assistant sucks up to his older illegal immigrant (she's Canadian) boss to such an extent where he ends up agreeing to marry her. There's nothing new in this film, but it appears to have hit a popular chord with the public, particularly those who tend to like Hollywood 'chick flicks'.
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