1. To Have and Have Not
This classic of classics is the film that brought legendary lovers Bogart and Bacall together onscreen -- and off -- for the first time. You can actually see the electricity snap, crackle, and pop! Bonus: It's a veritable encyclopedia of cool lines: "You know how to whistle, don’t you? Just put your lips together and blow."
2. Say Anything...
Teenage love at its best. Don't try to tell us your heart doesn't beat a little faster when John Cusack woos Ione Skye by hoisting his Peter Gabriel-playing boom box overhead.
3. The English Patient
An intelligent and passionate romance between Kristin Scott-Thomas and Ralph Fiennes blossoms in the Saharan wilderness, transcending the chaos of the outside world. Just make sure you have tissues on hand -- this one's a tearjerker.
4. Witness
An unlikely pairing of Harrison Ford as a hard-edged cop and Kelly McGillis as an Amish mother, this film contains the amazing "Don’t Know Much About History" scene, which features some of the best non-sexual foreplay around.
5. Shakespeare in Love
Although the boy (Joseph Fiennes) loses the girl (Gwyneth Paltrow) in the end, this heartwarming film captures the essence of romantic inspiration. Don't be surprised if you feel the urge to pen some romantic odes after watching it.
6. Sense and Sensibility
If period romance does the trick for you, watch this Emma Thompson interpretation of Jane Austen's classic novel. Your heart will soar as the boy chooses the right girl, and weddings abound for everyone!
7. Moonstruck
This quick-paced romance gives Cher the chance to choose between responsibility and happiness. Which do you think wins? A chance to see both Cher and Nicholas Cage at their finest, this Brooklyn romance will leave you humming opera and craving a cannoli.
8. Roman Holiday
This classic film made Audrey Hepburn's career. The boy doesn't end up with the girl, but you'll be so charmed by Hepburn and Gregory Peck that the warm fuzzies will get you anyway.
9. Strictly Ballroom
In this hilarious Australian send-up of the ballroom dancing scene, choosing a dance partner will make or break two people's hearts. Cheesy or not, the film's romantic finale will leave the cockles of your heart glowing.
10. When Harry Met Sally...
Just because Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal play the same roles over and over doesn't mean you can't appreciate them at their best. This film proves that your best friend and your lover can be one and the same.
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-- The Nest Editors