Top 10 Over The Top Declarations of Love in Movies
#10: The Field Scene
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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) Quick! Name a fictional couple more romantic than "Pride & Prejudice's" Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. They spend the entire length of Jane Austen's original narrative fighting their feelings for each other, building up great tension and chemistry. While the story has been adapted many times, Joe Wright's 2005 film starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen is the one that gets our hearts pumping. The film ends with a climactic meeting between Bennet and Darcy in a field. As the sun rises, the two finally profess their love with such captivating dialogue that it's impossible not us to be bewitched by them!
#9: The Boom Box Scene
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“Say Anything…” (1989) There is only one word that describes this scene: iconic. Honestly, what is more ‘80s than John Cusack holding a boombox and blasting Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" to win back the love of his life? In 1989's "Say Anything," Cusack plays Lloyd Dobler, a passive high school student who falls for valedictorian Diane Court, played by Ione Skye. Their opposites-attract dynamic results in a romance full of ups and downs. After Diane's father convinces her to break up with Lloyd, he shows up at her house, stereo above his head, blasting Gabriel's poetic words to prove his devotion to her. Sure, it's a little much, but desperate times call for desperate measures. And upper body strength.
#8: “I’m Just a Girl…”
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“Notting Hill” (1999) When rom-com royalty Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant paired up for 1999's "Notting Hill," there was no doubt that the project would become an instant classic. Roberts plays an American actress, Anna Scott working in London, England and Grant, a travel book store owner, Will Thacker. They meet and fall for each other but not with a few hurdles along the way. Near the end of the film, Anna delivers one of the most quotable lines in the history of romantic comedies. While the declaration isn't "over the top" per se, it still delivers a heaping dose of that sugary sweet cheesy goodness that makes this genre so darn enjoyable.
#7: The Cards
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“Love, Actually” (2003) Not only is this confession of love a little extra, but it's also pretty risky. The diegesis between Mark and Juliet in "Love, Actually" is an unrequited love story for the ages. He's in love with her, but she's married to his best friend. Haunted by his feelings, Mark decides he has no other choice than to be honest. He arrives at her doorstep with signs written in marker to tell Juliet he loves her all without saying a word. The “To me, you are perfect” card always gets us in our feels! Although this relationship doesn’t pan out, it’s still a pretty cute way to confess your feelings – providing, of course, that you’re as respectful about it as Mark is.
#6: The Marching Band Scene
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“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) Music is a classic in the book of courtship. There's just something about someone expressing their love through a song that's so swoon-worthy, and no one has done better than Heath Ledger in "10 Things I Hate About You". Based on William Shakespeare's play, "The Taming of the Shrew," this 1999 teen rom-com was Ledger's breakout role. In the flick, his character Patrick Verona serenades Kat Stratford, played by Julia Stiles. Singing Frankie Valli’s "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" with a full marching band, it’s all “just too good to be true”.
#5: The New Year’s Eve Reunion
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“When Harry Met Sally…” (1989) From enemies to friends to maybe something more, "When Harry Met Sally..." follows the ever-evolving relationship between characters Harry Burns and Sally Albright. The 1989 romantic comedy spans years in their lives where we watch their dynamic change as they grow and mature. It all builds up to a climactic ending when Harry realizes he is in love with Sally. As the clock counts down on New Year's Eve, he finds her alone at a party where he reveals all the things he loves about her. Just after the clock strikes midnight, they finally seal the deal in their love story that started a long, long time ago.
#4: “You Complete Me”
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“Jerry Maguire” (1996) 1996's "Jerry Maguire" is full of so many notable quotes. From "Show me the money" to "You had me at hello," the Cameron Crowe rom-drama is still referenced nearly 30 years after its release. However, one line truly leaves one weak in the knees, and that's "You complete me." While the film's protagonist, Jerry, is making a last ditch effort to win back the love of his life, Dorothy Boyd, he delivers a passionate speech. It's a tense moment as both Dorothy, and the audience hangs on every word. He caps off the moment with those three little words, and just like that, love wins the day.
#3: The Life
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“An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982) The ending to "An Officer and a Gentleman" is spoony as they come. The flick about a Navy trainee falling for a local factory worker played by Debra Winger, really knew how to wrap things up. From the music to the life to the rousing applause, everything about it is pure romance. However, the ending almost didn't happen! The film's star, Richard Gere, felt it was overly sentimental and wasn't convinced it was the right way to conclude the story. Thanks to the enthusiastic response from some background extras, Gere changed his mind and thank goodness he did!
#2: Up the Fire Escape
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“Pretty Woman” (1990) Did you know "Pretty Woman's" original ending was intended to be dark? Luckily, its actual ending is anything but that. After we witness sex worker Vivian and businessman Edward's feelings for each other bloom over a week together, things fall apart. Just when it seems all hope is lost for the pair, Edward arrives at her apartment in a limo blasting opera and climbs her fire escape. It's that classic knight-in-shining-armor moment but done with a modern twist. No matter how many times you've seen this classic, this moment never grows old.
#1: In the Rain
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“The Notebook” (2004) Kissing the rain is about as romantic as it gets, but "The Notebook" kicks it up a notch. The movie follows the love story of Noah and Allie, two people with different upbringings who, despite familial opposition, fall in love. Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, the film is full of tender moments. When the two reunite after years apart, they spend an afternoon together, which results in a fight in the rain that soon turns into a full-on makeout session. It's one of the most passionate scenes ever featured on the big screen and never fails to make us swoon with its over-the-top expression of love fighting against the odds. Here’s hoping no one caught a cold in all the rain!
