Romance Reviews

Forrest Gump (1994)

Forrest Gump Review: A Warm, Divisive Crowd-Pleaser

Robert Zemeckis's tale of an unlikely witness to American history is charming and sentimental, though not without critics. Our verdict.

Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Cinema Paradiso Review: A Love Letter to the Movies

Giuseppe Tornatore's nostalgic Italian drama is a heartfelt tribute to cinema and childhood. Our verdict.

Casablanca (1942)

Casablanca Review: Here's Looking at You, Kid

Michael Curtiz's wartime romance remains a witty, romantic and perfectly cast Hollywood classic. Our verdict.

City Lights (1931)

City Lights Review: Chaplin's Most Tender Comedy

Charlie Chaplin's silent romance ends on one of the most moving final shots in film. Our verdict.

Your Name. (2016)

Your Name. Review: A Time-Bending Teen Romance

Makoto Shinkai's gorgeous anime is a heartfelt body-swap romance with a bittersweet twist. Our verdict.

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Singin' in the Rain Review: The Greatest Movie Musical

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen's joyous musical is funny, sparkling and endlessly inventive. Our verdict.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Review: A Romance Worth Remembering

Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman's inventive romance about erasing a relationship is moving and original. Our verdict.

The Apartment (1960)

The Apartment Review: Billy Wilder's Bittersweet Comedy

Billy Wilder's romantic comedy-drama mixes wit and sadness, led by Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Our verdict.

Friends (1994)

Friends Review: The Sitcom That Defined a Generation

NBC's ensemble comedy about six friends in New York is warm, funny and still comfort viewing. Our verdict.

Pride and Prejudice (1995)

Pride and Prejudice Review: The Definitive Austen Adaptation

The BBC's six-part adaptation, starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, remains the benchmark. Our verdict.