We’ve partnered up with Hoyts Cinemas to poll cinema-loving Kiwis on the big questions that define our country’s tastes in movies. Last month’s poll was: What is the most romantic film of the last decade?
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We asked you to choose your favourite from a shortlist comprised of movies made in the last decade, which means you couldn’t choose 2004’s The Notebook. (We also gave you the option to name another film from the last decade, or to say “Screw you, Notebook 4 lyf!” We didn’t count the latter.)
The resulting Top 10 is as follows, along with quotes from fellow Flicksters about why they voted for that film.
10. Carol
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“It had beautiful camera shots, and sublime acting – Cate Blanchett is a goddess, basically. One of the few cases where the film is actually better than the book!” – Briony A
9. Her
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“Not just the best romantic film of the last decade, Her is also simply one of the best films ever made.” – Campbell S
8. The Vow
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“Makes me cry every time I watch it. True love, right there.” – Caroline M
7. Brooklyn
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“This movie struck a chord with me as I’ve moved halfway around the world for love and miss my family and friends so much.” – Marianne P
6. The Theory of Everything
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“Based on a true story, tragic but true, shows the commitment of young love.” – Sian T
5. Silver Linings Playbook
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“In the formulaic genre of rom-coms this stands out for taking a unique spin on it. A true great.” – Darren R
4. The Fault in Our Stars
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“It is something totally different that relates to the reality of some situations in life and super romantic.” – Kristy Y
3. About Time
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“Extremely sweet with likable protagonists but never venturing into cringe/cheese territory.” – Isabelle R
2. PS: I Love You
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“A departing partner taking care of the surviving partner speaks of deep and faithful love.” – Karina S
1. Wall-E
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“Dialogue not necessary in this beautifully written story. Throw in a bit of social commentary about the state of mankind and you have a winner. Plus it’s damn funny.” – Tony C
Other very good votes that didn’t make the ten:
Warm Bodies – “Kooky, hilarious and very romantic.” Alex M
Forgetting Sarah Marshall – “Funny and romantic without being cringey.” Rachael B
The Artist – “Romance should be joyous, I think it is in this.” Evan P
Only Lovers Left Alive – “Noncheesy films are more romantic really.” Simon W
Deadpool – “As a lesbian, I often get bored or frustrated with the abundance of heterosexual storylines in mainstream movies, but the love story in Deadpool was so funny and charming and moving and unconventional that I found myself really emotionally invested. It was great.” Mairead O
Mad Max: Fury Road – “It’s still a better romance than Twilight.” Adam
