After Guardian writers shared their picks for big screen love stories people may not have seen, readers have responded with some alternative options
It’s a long time since I saw it, and it’s one of those films I’ve been unable to rewatch after a first viewing in case it disappoints. The way they keep upping the ante as the movie progresses struck me as completely perfect at the time. CreatureAdam
A lovely period piece love story that will appeal to both gay and straight audiences. LeBonChien
A somewhat forgotten 90s romcom which is Cyrano retold in 90s LA. Brit Ben Chaplin is a delightfully incompetent owner of a large dog who mistakes Uma Thurman’s producer for Janeane Garofalo’s radio presenter of a pet advice radio phone-in. Garofalo and Chaplin completely steal the film – I do wish people had given her more roles after it – and it’s touching, silly and (I’ve discovered over the years) a film for people like me who don’t really like romcoms or romantic films in particular. Rothko06
It’s a bittersweet dramedy on a 12-year marriage that jumps back-and-forth in time. Funny and sad, trusting and betrayal, indifferent and loving … in other words a realistic take on marriage. If you’ve never seen it, see it. If you’ve seen it, see it again. It’s more than worth the journey. RomanClay
