{"id":4571,"date":"2026-02-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/?p=4571"},"modified":"2026-02-19T17:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:22:37","slug":"10-romcoms-to-heal-your-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/10-romcoms-to-heal-your-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Romcoms to Heal Your Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Jackie Ayala, Editor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Andie
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days<\/em> Andie and Ben | Paramount Pictures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a time of flowers, unexpected love confessions, and an entire wardrobe of iconic outfits this February 14! With the season of love drawing near, we could all use a good movie (or several) to celebrate this upcoming Valentine\u2019s Day. Whether you\u2019re watching these by yourself, with your best friends, or with your special someone, these movies are the perfect Valentine\u2019s Day pastimes, no matter your plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why 10 movie recommendations? Well, romcoms always love the number 10, you\u2019ll see! Grab some popcorn, a good fizzy drink, and some chocolate hearts to prepare for these romantic comedies! And don\u2019t worry, these recommendations are all spoiler-free, so you can watch these love matches unfold for your own eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. 27 Dresses<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Jane
27 Dresses | 20th Century Fox Productions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAlways the bridesmaid, never the bride.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

With this cliche phrase being popularized by this movie, 27 Dresses<\/em> shows that people can find love in unexpected places. Jane is a girl who has attended exactly 27 weddings as a bridesmaid while hopelessly in love with her boss\u2026 who’s in love with her sister. This movie acknowledges people who feel like they\u2019re falling behind as everyone else is finding that special someone. As the main character, Jane, watched her sister and boss fall in love, her need to put others before her gets acknowledged by a nosy journalist. With the iconic song \u201cBennie and the Jets\u201d by Elton John featured in a fun singing session, this movie is for those who want to see the side girl win.
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9. The Princess Bride<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Buttercup
The Princess Bride <\/em>Buttercup and Westley exiting the fire swamp | 20th Century Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs you wish.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Possibly one of the most well-known romances with several iconic quotes, The Princess Bride<\/em> is a fairytale love story filled with funny villains and conversations that will stay embedded in your brain for weeks. Based on the 1973 book by William Goldman, the movie\u2019s release in 1987 brought a trend of fantasy fairytale stories to rise. If you are looking for a kid-friendly movie full of adventure and love to watch at home this Valentine\u2019s Day, this is the one for you, bringing the perfect amount of nostalgia from our childhoods to reminisce on with those we love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. <\/strong>10 Things I Hate About You<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Kat
10 Things I Hate About You | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI hate the way I don\u2019t hate you, not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Bringing out the \u201ccom\u201d in \u201cromcom,\u201d 10 Things I Hate About You<\/em> spins off Shakespeare\u2019s comedy drama The Taming of the Shrew<\/em> and turns it into a love story of two different sisters and their journey to find their high school romance. When their father tells the younger sister, Bianca, the only way she can start dating is when her older sister, Kat, does, a new plan by her admirer is devised to set up Kat with someone. How many people are willing to learn French just to spend time with you? Cameron shows just how much effort he is willing to put in order for Bianca to even look at him. The movie ties together both romance and sisterly love \u2013 and who doesn\u2019t love a movie with Heath Ledger?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. <\/strong>Mamma Mia!<\/em> <\/strong>And <\/strong>Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Characters
Mamma Mia! Promotional Movie Photo | Universal Picture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLife is short. The world is wide. I want to make some memories.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Mamma Mia!<\/em> is the perfect jukebox musical romance for a night in with your friends! The musical features songs sung originally by the band ABBA and follows the story of Sophie and her mother Donna as Sophie is about to get married. As her dream is to have her father walk her down the aisle, Spohie finds herself stuck in a predicament because she doesn\u2019t know who her father is. What better way to find out than to invite the three suspects? When the connection between Donna and one of Sophie\u2019s potential fathers grows stronger after all those years, Sophie\u2019s own love story with her fianc\u00e9 continues its course. Plus, what better way to continue the Mamma Mia!<\/em> storyline than to see the prequel movie, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again<\/em>, the story of how Donna fell for each of Sophie\u2019s potential fathers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Notting Hill<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Anna
Notting Hill | Universal Pictures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Set in the iconic street of London, Notting Hill<\/em> features Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts playing actress Anna Scott and a struggling bookstore owner, William Thacker. Two people with completely different lifestyles\u2026 will it work? This is the perfect movie for those wanting to romanticize the city of London, the most colorful street in England, and the idea of falling in love with Hugh Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Pretty Woman<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Edward
Pretty Woman | 20th Century Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI can do anything I want to, baby. I ain’t lost.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Two unexpected paths cross in Pretty Woman<\/em> when Edward, a businessman, faces a dilemma when he needs an escort for his work\u2019s social functions and events. That\u2019s where Vivian, a proclaimed prostitute, comes into the picture. When she\u2019s hired to be by his side for an entire week-long business trip, an unlikely bond forms between the two. Julia Roberts plays the beautiful Vivian, adding to her list of iconic roles from the 90s!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. <\/strong>She\u2019s the Man<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Characters
She\u2019s the Man Promotional Photo | Dreamworks Pictures <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201c…and when I close my eyes, I see you for who you truly are, which is UUUG-LAY.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Bringing more comedy than romance, She\u2019s the Man<\/em> follows Viola as she takes the place of her twin brother at an all-male private school in the pursuit of playing soccer, but things quickly take a turn when she unexpectedly falls for one of the star soccer players. Not only is the romance giggle-worthy, but Viola\u2019s main mission is to play soccer and to improve her skills after everyone demeans her because of her gender. She\u2019s The Man<\/em> has many quotable sayings that will get stuck in your head, like when Viola says \u201cheels are a male invention designed to make a woman’s butt look smaller.\u201d This movie is for those who want a movie where the main character\u2019s focus goes beyond love \u2013 and it\u2019s never a 2000s romcom without the iconic Amanda Bynes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. <\/strong>But I\u2019m A Cheerleader<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Megan
But I\u2019m a Cheerleader | Lions Gate Films <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI get good grades! I go to church! I’m a cheerleader!\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

One of the most well-known LGBTQ+ movies of the 2000s, But I\u2019m a Cheerleader<\/em> opened up several doors for sapphic media. When Megan is in denial about her sexuality, her parents send her to a so-called \u201cgay boot camp.\u201d But, the plan to convert Megan to heterosexuality fails when she meets Graham, a girl who isn\u2019t ashamed of who she is. This movie isn\u2019t just for a date night, but could also be the perfect girls\u2019 night movie to embrace your femininity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/strong>How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Andie
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Paramount Pictures <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou’re already falling in love with me.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

An iconic yellow dress, a cute couple double-crossing each other, and proof that true love will stick by you no matter what. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days<\/em> follows Andie Anderson, a journalist who is trying to expand her typical articles known as her signature \u201cHow To\u2019s.\u201d This causes her to devise a plan to choose any guy she sees and to purposely drive him away, earning the title, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days<\/em>. Ben Berry just happens to be that guy. Only, he has his own plan: to make the first girl he sees fall in love with him. If only their plans were that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>13 going on 30<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Jenna
13 Going on 30 Movie Poster | Sony Pictures Releasing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThirty and flirty and thriving.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Remember the days as a kid when you couldn\u2019t wait to get older and be free from responsibilities? Then, 13 going on 30<\/em> just might be the perfect movie to relive that feeling! Jennifer Gardner plays adult Jenna Rink, who realizes she is somehow in a new reality where, instead of being her normal 13-year-old self, she is what she always wanted to be: \u201cThirty, flirty, and thriving.\u201d As an adult, she runs into her childhood best friend Matt, leading him on a journey to find his inner child after years without it. 13 going on 30<\/em> is put in the number one spot for making everyone believe in their youth once more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Romcoms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Romantic comedies have always been met with mixed emotions and it\u2019s understandable why; people claim they have poor storylines, expected endings, and even bad writing. Sure, maybe the names can be clich\u00e9 and typical for a love story, but I see them as fun films to put yourself in the shoes of the characters and simply immerse yourself in the romance. These rom-coms create a world where anyone, in everyday life, can find someone to love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, they aren\u2019t for everyone, though they can be the right thing for a night in with your special someone. While I am not the biggest Valentine\u2019s Day enthusiast, what I am is someone who enjoys a light-hearted, quick watch with someone I love. Maybe cheesy lines are just what you need this Valentine\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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