I don't think highly of the genres listed, but similar to what FMW says, there is still the possibility of some decent work coming from said genre. ("Easy A", "When Harry Met Sally," and "My Best Friend's Wedding" are examples of romantic comedies that actually have some depth/quality. It's just that most romantic comedies seem to cater to the basement of dreck.)
Does Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind count as a romantic comedy?
I also include Richard Linklater's Before [insert time of day here] trilogy (well, the third one hasn't come to Philly, but I expect if I liked the other two, I'll like that. ) in this list.
Does Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind count as a romantic comedy?
But I think when people speak of the genre, they speak of something far more straightforward and emotionally accessible, without extensive time/space edit jumps, surreal imagery, and a resolution that is counter-intuitive.
I'll go a little further and say that a lot of people simply use the term "romantic comedy" as a pejorative. They don't think of quality films when they think of romantic comedies.
I need to see that series. I've heard great things about it, and it's pretty remarkable to see the third part of a trilogy get as good or better reviews than the first part.
I never considered it one, I love that movie I was thinking like maid in manhattan type which i can't stand
Here are some romcoms I like, that might not be the lowest common denominator:
The Importance of Being Earnest
Much Ado About Nothing
The Princess Bride
Arsenic and Old Lace
Bridget Jones's Diary
Grosse Pointe Blank
I love all of those.
You can't beat sweet, murderous, little old ladies.I love love love love love Arsenic and Old Lace