25 Interesting Romantic Comedies 2012

Romance is an evergreen theme in movies but when it is dealt with in a humorous way, the charm of the film becomes stronger. Most of the people love romantic comedies and are always willing to watch them out. So here is a list of 25 romantic comedies 2012 that can easily stir you with their interesting stories and endearing performances. Have a look.
Moonrise Kingdom



How childhood love between two like-minded individuals wades through the twists and turns of time is the theme of the movie Moonrise Kingdom. Full of adventure and comedy, the film was a huge hit and loved by adults and old alike.
This Means War



This is War is a romantic comedy movie that stars Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, and Tom Hard. Two CIA agents who are also best friends are dating the same girl. The three are embroiled in a love triangle which takes them through different events. The end of the movie is interesting and the DVD release has two very different alternate endings. Both of them are interesting and would provide you with a new insight on the philosophy of love.
The Vow



Based on the true love story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, The Vow is not only one of the best romantic movies of 2012, it is also an evergreen favorite of people for all times. The film stars Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams. The plot is about the memory loss of the wife who fails to remember her husband but the husband’s faith in his love and fate keeps them together. In the end, the wife finds her marriage vows written on a menu card and everything automatically comes back on track.
The-Words



What happens when a struggling writer chances upon a manuscript written by someone else and becomes famous through it? Does he tell the truth to his beloved wife? Does she forgive him? Watch out The Words for its interesting plot and lovely message delivered at the end of the movie in a lovely manner.
Celeste & Jesse Forever



Love has many shades and perhaps selfishness and impatience are also one of them. The heroine of Celeste & Jesse Forever realizes this but it is too late. So, she moves on and signs the divorce paper with her husband on a reconciliatory note. This romantic comedy is a must-watch for couples as it has a very nice and important message hidden inside it.
Hope Springs



Hope Springs is all about a childless couple who go to a counselor to bring back the lost spark in their marriage. After a string of successful and failed attempts, they end up making love and their relationship takes on a new start. The film is notable for the excellent performances of the great Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carrel.
To Rome with Love



Four stories are woven together in a single film. Each different from the other but equally interesting, To Rome with Love is directed by the great Woody Allen. He also stars in one of the stories. If you like watching movies with multiple stories, this romantic comedy would definitely suit your taste.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower



This romantic comedy is based on the popular novel by the same name. Starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller, the movie is about the love dilemmas of youngsters and how they come to terms with their own loss and reconcile with their loved ones.



Bachelorette



Adapted from her play by the same name, Bachelorette is directed by Leslye Headland. The movie is about three troubled women who reunite for the wedding of a friend. They indulge in all kinds of adventures and misadventures but everything settles down to a happy ending at last. Women would love this romantic comedy for it portrays their desires and situation in a cool way.
2 Days In New York



Interesting plot, frank humor and fine acting are the things that make 2 Days in New York, one of the best romantic comedies of 2012. The film stars Chris Rock and Julie Delpy in the main lead and is a sequel to 2 Days in Paris.
What To Expect When You’re Expecting Nothing



The movie is about five pregnant women and their peculiar situations. The story is interesting and delivers more laughs than you can expect. So, watch it out whether you are expecting or not.
Any Questions For Ben



Any Questions For Ben is an Australian comedy movie that is also preachy but in an interesting way. Starring Josh Lawson, Rachael Taylor, Felicity Ward, Daniel Henshall and Christian Clark, the movie gives you a good take on introspection as you go about pursuing your career and eluding important questions.
Ruby Sparks



Ruby Sparks is the work of the same director who gave us the wonderful movie Little Miss Sunshine. It stars Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan and Elliott Gould in lead roles. The film’s story is pretty interesting as it is about an anxious novelist whose fictional character has come to life. The tale takes different shades as the story follows on.
The Five-Year Engagement



What would happen to a relationship if the engagement of a couple is continuously extended? Sounds interesting, isn’t it? Well, The Five-Year Engagement starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt in lead roles is based on this very premise.
Pitch Perfect



With an ensemble cast of Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, Ben Platt, Adam DeVine, John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks, Pitch Perfect is a musical comedy film. With various characters and their different stories, the movie holds your attention and interest throughout its length.
Think Like a Man



Based on Steve Harvey’s book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man; the movie has four stories about four couples. The women are reading this book and when their husbands get to know about it, they decide to play their own games. Now you can well imagine what interesting drama would follow.



Silver Linings Playbook



This is another romantic comedy of 2012 based on a novel. Adapted from The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick, the movie stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in lead roles. Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher and Julia Stiles are in supporting roles. The story is about a man with a psychiatric disorder who is determined to win back his wife at all costs. It received 8 Academy Award nominations and is notable for being the first film since 1981 to be nominated for the four acting categories.
To The Wonder



This romantic drama art film stars Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem. It is about the love story of an American and a Ukrainian divorcee. The movie received huge critical acclaim and is also notable for being the last review subject of the great film critic Roger Ebert.
The First Time



The First Time is about feeling how it feels when you fall in love for the first time. A teenage boy and girl find instant connection with each other when they get to know that their respective love interests do not care for them. The film is a teenage romantic comedy and if you are also a lovelorn soul who is seeking love on the wrong front, it is sure to appeal you.
Playing for Keeps



Starring Gerard Butler with Jessica Biel, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman and Judy Greer, Playing for Keeps is a movie that tells a sorry tale in an interesting way. Nothing is going right for the main protagonist who is a former professional football player but things change. To know about the change, you need to watch this movie.
Much Ado About Nothing



This is a modern take on the play of the great Shakespeare. It is a classic romantic comedy that depicts the perception of a pair of lovers about romance. If you love drama and have a thing for adaption of plays into movies, you will be really impressed with its modern version.
Good Deeds



Directed by and starring Tyler Perry, Good Deeds is nice romantic comedy with a sweet message. In our zeal to make our career and grow rich we often forget about our love life and other such things that matter. The film tells you about this very thing in a soft, subtle and interesting way.
Friends With Kids



Can you still be friends with someone with whom you decide to have kids? Is it possible to retain the platonic essence of your relationship even when you have gotten physical and have kids? Do you think that children ruin a romantic relationship when a couple get married and decide to become man and wife? Friends with Kids is a movie that searches answers to these very questions in an entertaining way.
Family Way



The original title of the movie was Alles is Familie. It is about the aspirations and feelings of different members of the De Roover family who are in search of happiness. Their lives have come to a point of no return and they have to make crucial choices. The plot is riveting and would surely entertain you because all of us have a family and we can easily identify with its characters.
The Giant Mechanical Man



Written and directed by Lee Kirk, The Giant Mechanical Man is an offbeat romantic comedy film that tells the love story of a street performer and a zoo worker.





By Damien Wright