Reel Romance: The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies (Paperback)

by Leslie Halpern (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Those who manage to score a date-but who are clueless when it comes to picking out the perfect date movie-should snag this film reference from Halpern, a reviewer for the Orlando Sentinel and the Hollywood Reporter (among others). Organized by theme (Love in Disguise, Love Is a Supernatural Thing, etc.), this book covers everything from classics like Some Like It Hot to modern productions like Notting Hill, and each ends with a humorous Do Try This at Home tip. If Casablanca is your favorite movie, for example, Halpern suggests you "establish 'our toast' early and say it often." The movie summaries are uninspired and light on analysis, but this book contains enough basic information-and even a "Make Out Meter," measured in candles-to aid lovers in their quest for the perfect romantic movie.
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Product Description
Provides detailed information on 100 films, focusing on movies from the last 25 years but including some classics from Hollywood's golden era.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; 1st Taylor Trade Pub. Ed edition (February 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589790642
• ISBN-13: 978-1589790643
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,980,614 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an incredibly romantic non-fiction book, January 19, 2004

By	Jackie (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews

Well-written and great fun. You can read it from start to finish, or jump around. I started by reading about movies I'd seen (to see if the author agreed with my opinion of them, and she did), then moved on to the ones I wanted to see.
You don't have to be "dating" to enjoy this book -- you can just like romantic movies. Definitely a "keeper." This also makes a great gift.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for all video lovers, August 5, 2004

By	Louise M. Gouge (Kissimmee, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Leslie Halpern's Reel Romance is the most enjoyable "reference" book I've ever read. As a movie buff who loves romances, I was delighted to see some of my favorites listed here. In addition, I'm so pleased to finally have criteria on which to base movie rentals, since my husband and I often stand in the middle of the video store, each holding a different type of film. Now we can discuss the pros and cons based on the film's appeal to both women and men. Reel Romance is a "must have" reference book for all movie lovers.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spark Your Lovelife!, March 13, 2004

By	Noelle (redwood city, ca United States) - See all my reviews

Want some reel stimulation? Read this book!
Not only is there a thorough analysis and categorization of each Romantic movie, the movie star trivia and 'Do Try This at Home' leave the reader with some challenging mental exercises. This is not a boring reiteration of what you already know. After finishing each chapter, you'll find yourself looking at each movie in a different way.

Be sure to mark the movies you wish to see for future stimulation. Each rendition has a set of tools to help your decision. Whether your significant other needs a little prompting and encouragement or you just want to relax to a happy ending, the descriptions help pick the perfect movie. Use the 'Make-Out Meter' to pick a movie that gets your partner in the mood. Decide which movie might be better with the 'Just for Her' and 'Just for Him' blurbs. For him it's a car chase, fight scene or for her it's a sentimental kiss, steamy shower scene.

Even after finished reading through the book, I'm saving it as a reference for which movie to get from Blockbusters. As I watch each selection with my S.O. cuddled up on the couch, by the fire, drinking my favorite beverage, I look for moments of opportunity to steal a kiss or two. This is what makes it ALL WORTH WHILE! So sit back and enjoy the book and the movie!