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Last night I went to a local theatre and watched a Danish movie called "Nynne", which is basically a Danish version of "Bridget Jones's Diaries". It is more of a comedy than a romantic movie, but the essential elements are there and, of course, boy gets girl (or vice versa) in the end. Because this movie is still so fresh in my mind I have difficulty thinking of another example, even though I know that very few people outside Denmark will have seen it. Still, what I like best about the movie is something that, I believe, anyone can relate to even without having seen it. The movie certainly does not present any in depth character studies but still all those of greater importance are well presented. The "bad" ones also have likable qualities and the "good" ones are quite obnoxious at times. Most look attractive but none are breathtakingly beautiful. The overall impression is that of a well chosen cast as all actors seem to fit their roles perfectly and truly get along. Despite the fact that some parts of the movie are clearly overdrawn, it all seems true to life. And here comes my favourite scene. Towards the end when Nynne fears to have lost her true love and is trying to persuade him to stay, she says: Nobody is perfect, but some people are perfect for each other. She realises that Mr. Right is not Mr. Perfect and that true love is about acceptance and being ready to compromise. I guess this is also a central theme of Pride & Prejudice, and of all those romances I enjoy most. I am never after a straight forward picture- perfect kind of story. I like characters to be quirky, the story to take some not all too predictable tosses and turns, and the ending to be happily ever after - or at least for the time being (probably very much like the ending of "When Harry met Sally"). If not all is perfect in the fantastic world of movies and still end happily, the chance seems greater that the same might come to pass in less than perfect real life - and that is a heartening thought. Submitted by Birte "Love Actually" This movie is my favorite romantic movie. It consists of a series of vignettes about love. It touches on a full range of different types of love and different situations. Some are handled in a tongue and cheek manner, some are handled seriously, but all are presented in an entertaining and uplifting manner. My favorite is the story of how a newly widowed stepfather bonds with his son while helping the boy through his first love. Many of the situations in this movie could happen in real life. The only difference is that the characters were brave enough to act upon their feelings. Most people aren't. But it is a beautiful thing when someone is courageous enough to put themselves out there and fight for happiness. Submitted by Melinda
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