Still, behind that "Pretty Woman", "Four Weddings and a Funeral", and "Notting Hill" spotlight, there's so many almost criminally underappreciated rom-coms.
1. "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" (1996)
Cue the classic rom-com shenanigans. Brian falls for Noelle, thinking she's Abby, while the real Abby pines over the phone. It's a tangled web of who's-who and who-loves-whom, complete with a hilarious scene involving a Great Dane on roller skates.
2. "Forget Paris" (1995)
The film hilariously shows their marriage as they deal with long separations, career challenges, and the pesky in-laws. It's not smooth sailing, but they find their way back to each other, because of course they do.
3. "Bed of Roses" (1996)
Cue the sweet, albeit slightly stalker-ish romance. But when Lisa discovers Lewis' tragic past, she backs off, scared of getting hurt.
4. "Love Jones" (1997)
There's a memorable scene where they share a rain-soaked kiss that's straight out of a romance novel.
5. "Feeling Minnesota" (1996)
What follows is a bizarre road trip filled with gunfights, car chases, and questionable motel stays. Think of it as a love story on the run, with a side of dark humor.
6. "All Over Me" (1997)
The plot thickens as Ellen starts dating a manipulative guy, Mark, pushing Claude towards a new friend, Lucy, an openly gay musician. Soon enough, Mark's violent nature leads to a tragedy.
7. "Dream for an Insomniac" (1996)
Frankie is smitten and, encouraged by her quirky friend Allison, decides to pursue him. Frankie tries to win David's heart before he leaves for an acting job in New York.
8. "Manny & Lo" (1996)
When Lo discovers she's pregnant, their world turns upside down. They kidnap a lonely, middle-aged store clerk, Elaine, to help with the pregnancy. Despite the unusual circumstances, a unique bond forms among the trio, with Elaine becoming a mother figure.
9. "The Butcher's Wife" (1991)
They marry quickly and move to New York, where Marina's psychic abilities start affecting the lives of their neighbors. She begins matchmaking, much to the chagrin of Leo, who feels increasingly sidelined.
10. "Once Around" (1991)
Their whirlwind romance leads to a quick marriage, much to the dismay of Renata's family, particularly her father, who is skeptical of Sam's brash personality and unclear motives. All the while, Renata struggles to balance her family's expectations with her new life with Sam.