Some movies are filled with cheesy, borderline-nauseating love that gives the feeling a bad name. These movies make me wary of watching the love stories of cinema altogether. But not to worry, there are movies with romances that can actually leave an impression, leading me to appreciate love in a way I never thought possible.
Blue Valentine with Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling is a movie unlike any I've ever seen before. It's touching yet cold, honest yet provoking--the sort of love story that leaves you hopeful and disappointed, all at the same time. In one scene, Ryan sings and plays ukulele while Michelle tap dances one evening on the sidewalk. It's a beautiful scene where a song, "You Always Hurt the Ones You Love," sums up the entire film and epitomizes true love in its most raw form.
The Jerk is a Steve Martin classic. And his brilliant, humorous acting is not overshadowed by the timeless love story of the film. One of my favorite love scenes from any movie is when Steve sings "Tonight You Belong to Me" to his love, actress Bernadette Peters. Watch for the "kiss" at the end--it's everything. And wouldn't ya know it... Another ukulele. Must be the instrument of love.
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