I'm off work for a couple of weeks so naturally I've been slobbing out with a few of my fave dvds and have decided to compile a little list of the best romances...because...well, I can be soppy sometimes <3
The Phantom of the Opera and Christine Daae
The pictures so sweet right? (I'm fangirling) This is the first couple so you can be sure its my ultimate favourite. Although Christine is slightly scared of the Phantom (because he murdered someone, not so much because of his face) the chemistry between them is undeniable. Especially in the climatic scene where he crashes the performance of his own opera and sings a part of 'All I Ask of You' to her, its basically a love song and its so SWEET (more fangirling going on here, bear with me) Though she kind of ruins it by pulling his mask off in front of everyone afterwords, which I think is the tiniest bit insensitive as he doesn't want his face to be seen. Bad Christine. They don't end up together, but I've never wished harder for a movie couple to be together in my whole life.
Rocky and Adrian
I watched this yesterday and I'd forgotten about these two. Rocky sees through Adrian's shyness, knows shes special and wants to take her out (who cares if someones shy, shy people are full of hidden awesomeness) He does his boxing thing and then they get married and have a child. Boom. A simple, cute relationship full of love and support for each other. They're together until her death (you find out she dies in Rocky Balboa) and at the beginning of the film hes lost without her, she was his rock. Its one of those true-love-one-marriage relationships that struggle to exist nowadays and yet its probably something to aspire to.
Gatsby and Daisy
I started off loving these two together, but by the end of The Great Gatsby it became clear that she was a thoroughly selfish little witch. Apparently it isn't enough for a guy to love you for years, build a huge mansion straight across the lake from your house, treat you like a princess orrr cover up for you when you hit someone with a car...oh no, Daisy would rather dither and stay with a husband who cheats on her. 100% effort from Gatsby, top guy...not so much effort from her. Cute until near the end of the film. Then if you're anything like me you'll be disappointed there wasn't a happy ending.
Cathy and Heathcliff
They start off so in love and so sure of that love, they're free to mill around the countryside and its Cathy and Heathcliff against the world. But then things get decidedly more fucked up as time goes on. Cathy marries someone else, has a child with him...Heathcliff marries Cathy's husbands sister and has a child with her to spite Cathy. You'd think that would be enough to dampen their feelings towards one another, however their twisted love still consumes them both. Its a classic for a reason...and also in the adaptation I'm talking about there is...TOM MOTHERFUCKING HARDY! *gazes at him lovingly*
Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling
This one is a tad more chilling. Hannibal is a cannibalistic murderer and shes the F.B.I agent who tracks him down, so you can see why things might be complicated. Clarice has always had a special relationship with Dr Lecter, however she isn't quite sure what to make of his love for her, what with him being a most wanted felon and psychopath. Still, the fact that Hannibal can even be capable of love is staggering and his exchanges with Clarice are quite endearing. They even share a kiss. Her ponytail is trapped in a fridge door and she can't really move when it happens...but hey, its still romantic, right?
Michelle (Smell) and Shaun
This is England is british tv/film at its best. My favourite couple from it is Smell and Shaun. Lets ignore the fact that he was basically 12 when they first got together (I found that a bit weird at first) though even then they were quite sweet. Even when they got older I've just always liked the way they've interacted, although it hasn't been plain sailing for the two. I love Smells eccentric dress sense and the things that she says (ok I'm having a Smell love in now as opposed to the couple), when she catches Sean cheating on her she yells at the other girl, calling her a 'jam tart'. I hope there's another series and that they're reunited for a second time.
Guy of Gisbourne and Marian
Okay, most of you have probably lost me here and I don't blame you. There was a Robin Hood TV series that ran in the UK from 2006-2009 and it was really great (or so I thought anyway). As well as Robin Hood, (Maid) Marian had another love interest in the shape of the leather clad Sir Guy of Gisbourne. He was totally head over heels in love with her, even though he acted like an evil, selfish douche at times and she pretended to have feelings for him so she could pass on secret info to Robin Hood (boo!). It was one of the most interesting relationships in the entire show, Guy battled with his feelings, tried to become a good man and did some really nice, heroic things for her. At times it seemed that Marian genuinely cared for him and I, along with many others wished she would just ditch Robin Hood and give the 'baddie' a chance.
Daryl and Beth
You've gotta love the Walking Dead, and of course, Daryl Dixon. He's a bad ass, biker, cross bow wielding survivor and his budding relationship with Beth was without a doubt the best thing about the previous series for me. They're an unlikely couple, he has a tough exterior and shes delicate and hopeful. But it works and they bonded when separated from the group, giving us a deeper insight into the characters personalities and experiences. I'm looking forward to the new series...if Beth dies, we riot!
And that's all folks, I did aim to do ten but its nearly half 1 in the morning and my minds gone blank.
