Best Romance Films of 1996
Emma
Based on the novel ... later, while a year prior to Emma, the story appeared in modernized form in the popular teen comedy Clueless. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Carried Away
Based on the novel ... that his school is closing, and Catherine's parents are predictably angry when they find out about their daughter's liaison. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Jerry Maguire
Combining drama, comedy, and ... a breakthrough role for Renee Zellweger; it also made "Show me the money!" an unavoidable catchphrase for several months. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet
The classic Shakespearean romantic ... temporary tomb. This time, though, the turf and the weapon of choice have taken a turn toward the surreal. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Twelfth Night
The classic Shakespearean comedy ... him imprisoned as a madman. Sebastian then turns up and is mistaken for Cesario. A series of mishaps follows. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Stealing Beauty
This beautiful if ponderous ... that her father was someone else, a fact that Bertolucci may have had in mind when writing the story. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Carla's Song
British filmmaker Ken Loach ... and now works alongside the Sandinistas. Carla's Song was a gold medal winner at the 1997 Venice Film Festival. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Feeling Minnesota
It's not unusual in ... Costikyan (Dan Aykroyd), a sleazy career criminal. Feeling Minnesota was the debut feature for writer and director Steven Baigelman. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
One Fine Day
Even without money problems, ... caring for the kids. Mishap follows mishap, as the initially antagonistic Jack and Melanie get to know one another. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Moll Flanders
Written in 1712, Daniel ... a fact that served only to stir up additional interest in Kingston's full-blooded portrayal of the fearless Ms. Flanders. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
If Lucy Fell
This vanity project from ... convinced Parker to take the female lead in If Lucy Fell when she hailed the cab he was driving. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
In this updated and ... Chaplin his first role in an American film and Janeane Garofalo's first starring turn after several notable supporting performances. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
The Preacher's Wife
An angel wonders if ... in love with Julia. Leading lady Whitney Houston takes the opportunity to sing several gospel numbers along the way. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Mrs. Winterbourne
A poor woman is ... a short story by Cornell Woolrich, previously filmed as No Man of Her Own and J'ai Epouse Une Ombre. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
She's the One
This is the second ... from their break-up. When Heather gives Francis (her current lover) the watch Mickey just returned to her, complications multiply. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
In this story of ... love for Gillian, but he comes to realize that he must be more attentive to his daughter as well. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
The Whole Wide World
A touching and unusual ... Zellweger and Vincent D'Onofrio both deliver fine performances and are a believable (if unconventional) romantic couple; D'Onofrio also co-produced. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Tin Cup
Roy McAvoy (Kevin Costner) ... he'll get Molly for himself, maybe not, but in the meantime he has some things to prove to himself. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Walking and Talking
A Manhattan woman struggles ... jealous of Laura's good fortune. However, Laura soon reveals that she is having her own doubts about her future. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Different For Girls
The off-beat love story ... irresponsible, gets work while he can. The two gingerly renew their friendship and eventually it becomes something much deeper. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
In Love and War
This romantic historical drama ... not always flatteringly. In Love and War was directed by Richard Attenborough, previously an Academy Award winner for Gandhi. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Moll Flanders
An orphaned young woman ... characters of the period's novels, the often deliberate film stresses Moll's self-determination and emotional journey over the narrative's melodrama. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Cosas Que Nunca Te Dije
Filmed in St. Helens, ... her, the videos are grabbed and kept by Paul, the delivery boy who has a secret crush upon her. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Infinity
Actor Matthew Broderick made ... bomb. Infinity also stars Peter Riegert and Dori Brenner as Feynman's parents. Broderick's mother, Patricia Broderick, wrote the screenplay. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Dream for an Insomniac
Set in San Francisco, ... has a girl friend. Adding further tension is Frankie's upcoming acting job, one that requires she move to LA. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Love Etc.
Though unemployed, Pierre is ... is at work. When everything comes out into the open, the friendship of the two men governs the outcome. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Passion
A soldier learns about ... repels Fosca's advances but over time he slowly warms up and not only accepts her love, but returns it. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Bed of Roses
Two lonely people learn ... your only opportunity of the moviegoing week to hear someone say, "Oh, there's nothing worse than a finicky agapanthis." [ best romance films - 1996 ]
All over Me
A teenage lesbian comes-of-age ... (Leisha Hailey), an older woman who can simultaneously offer her sexual guidance and help Claude with her musical aspirations. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Love Can Seriously Damage Your Health
This sophisticated Spanish romantic ... to drift apart. By the time the film returns to the present tense, both lovers have undergone major changes. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Danielle Steel's 'Full Circle'
Based on a book ... recount's a woman's struggle to learn to love and trust again after she survives a vicious rape and beating. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Puddle Cruiser
Grogan (Kevin Heffernan) and ... tour, selling tickets and building word-of-mouth. Broken Lizard's follow-up feature, Super Troopers, received a wide theatrical release in 2001. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Breathing Room
David (Dan Futterman) is ... take a break from each other until Christmas, with no clear idea of just what they'll do after that. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
A Summer's Tale
The third film in ... women, but who should it be? The final episode in the series, Conte d'Automne, was released two years later. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Green Plaid Shirt
This story chronicles the ... a relationship, it handles this subject unsentimentally. The brash wit of the characters is one of the film's highlights. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Iris Blond
Romeo Spera (Carlo Verdone), ... promoting her career. When Iris gets an important contract to perform without Romeo, she kindly violates their platonic contract. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
The Target
A young French sailor ... leave his wife. Up until the story's bloody finale, the film contains plenty of humor mixed with the action. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Fire
In this India-set Canadian ... forbids all sexual contact. Ashok and Jatin's demanding mother doesn't help matters nor does the family's twisted servant Mundu. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Danielle Steel's 'No Greater Love'
Based on a novel ... during the wreck, as she gradually comes out of her shell thanks to a loving, patient producer of plays. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Leading Man
This light romantic comedy ... to dump her. Unfortunately for Felix, this dreamy solution soon turns to a nightmare when Robin proves too irresistible. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Trojan Eddie
Set in Ireland, this ... his overriding passion for the glorious traveler Kathleen. Trouble comes when Dermot tries to steal Kathleen from his uncle. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Who's the Woman, Who's the Man
Following up on his ... inserts herself into the lives of both Sam and Chi-wing. Soon, Chi-wing finds herself attracted to the charismatic star. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Marriage [Anime OVA Series]
The OVA anime release ... plan, but even if he does there is no guarantee that the headstrong lady in question will say yes. [ best romance films - 1996 ]
Ariodante
One of Georg Friedrich ... turn was based on their enthusiastically received 1993 staging. The cast includes Ann Murray, Joan Rodgers, and Gwynne Howell. [ best romance films - 1996 ]Supplemental Navigation
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