Top 10 All-time Movies About The Greatest Love Stories
The question of finding your soulmate comes to the mind of almost everybody. But what does a soulmate really mean? Is it someone that understands you no matter what? Or is it that one person that seems to have fallen from heaven just for you? All the same, finding a soulmate is not something easy for some people.
On the other hand, others have claimed that it has been one of the best experiences of their life. So, if you’ve started to lose faith in the very idea that a soulmate or true love exists, think again. In this article, we are going to be looking at the top ten all-time movies of the greatest love stories that can assure you that you will find your soulmate.
The Notebook (2004)
This charming love story by Nicholas Sparks is a classic tear-jerker about a poor country guy and a city girl. They fall in love despite their social differences and separation faced during the war.
Titanic (1997)
This one is a must-watch for those that have lost faith in finding a soulmate. This heartwarming love story is set on a ship called Titanic. It’s about 17-year-old Rose who hails from an aristocratic family and is set to be married. She meets and falls madly in love with Jack Dawson, and they plan to stay happily together. It also includes the historical story of the sinking of the Titanic.
Carol (2015)
Set in a time when homosexuality was frowned upon, 1950s in New York. This romantic story is about a young lesbian forming an intimate relationship with an older woman despite the challenges. This movie has been embraced by LGBTQ community for telling a rare tale.
Love and Basketball (2000)
Lovers of basketball, you just might want to watch this one. It is an authentic black love story about two childhood friends- Monica and Quincy. They both aspire to be a professional basketball player and grew up loving each other. We can’t deny that it is one of the all-time greatest love stories.
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Oldie but goldie, this Oscar nominated classic is a perfect example of one of the greatest love stories. It revolves around a cold hearted prince who is cursed to turn into a beast for his hideous character until he learns to love another person. However, how can a booksmart Belle overlook this hideous monster and marry him?
A Star is Born (2018)
This musical drama is not entirely based on a true story. It is a love story about a lonely country singer (Jackson Maine) who is addicted to alcohol. He meets and falls in love with a singer and songwriter (Ally) at a club bar.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
This movie brings the story of Joel and Clementine, two strangers who meet on a train and then fall in and out of love. This movie cannot be considered a normal love story because it adds a twisted narrative to it.
When Harry Meets Sally (1989)
This old romcom settles on two good friends who have known each other for years. However, on meeting inside a cab, they argue whether men and women can have a strict platonic friendship without the fear of sex being a problem. This is actually a very hot topic in the world we live in today. Let’s be honest, can it be possible?
If Beale Street Could Talk
This heartbreaking love story of two childhood friends turn lovers and of African American descent in the early 70’s of Harlem. They plan to spend their future together. Unknown to them, their plans were soon to be derailed when one of them is wrongly accused and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Leaving the other pregnant and dependent on her family and the Harlem community to prove her lovers innocent. This movie displays the constant abuse of power of the American justice system against the black community.
Kissing Booth
Now this one is our absolute fav in today’s American teen romcom. It is about a student, Elle Evans, who finds herself face to face with her best friend’s brother (who is also her long term secret crush) when she invents a kissing booth. Although not too many teens can relate to an experience like this. Nevertheless, it is absolutely worth watching.
Conclusion
In summary, all you have to do is be yourself and also open your mind to love and to be loved in return. We hope this article helped to restore at least a tiny bit of faith that you can find your soulmate when the time is right. Open your mind to a world of possibilities regardless of what you imagine is going on in your world.
