Comments on: 25 Films About First Love To Fall For

By: Doris M

Doris M — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

"Melody" still remains one of the best first-love movies of all times. But because it was directed by an Indian director never gets the recognitin it deserves.

By: Jose Ecua

Jose Ecua — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

I agree "the Randomers" is one of thebest

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

How could George Roy Hill's "A Little Romance" not be on this list?

Not only did it introduce Diane Lane to the world, it had a kick-ass (and Oscar-winning) score by George Delerue. It was also nominated for Best (adapted) Screenplay. It predated the (equally brilliant) Moonrise Kingdom by 33 years with a similar situation where the kids were smarter and more likeable than the adults.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

I agree with most people about Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, Titanic

By: evan

evan — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

RUSHMORE?!?

By: Manny

Manny — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

What about "Beautiful Thing" and "Weekend?" I agree that the omissions of "Before Sunrise," "Blue Valentine" and "Titanic" are surprising, as are the lack of films with protagonists of color, but it's just as discomfiting that all of the gay-themed picks I can recall center around lesbian relationships. I hate to make assumptions about the Playlist staff based on the films you guys did and didn't pick (and I won't), but it's hard to ignore.

By: MishuPishu

MishuPishu — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

We recently watched Water Lillies, with a wonderful performance by Pauline Acquart, showing the pains and joys of first love. It is a little cynical at times and has some dehumanizing moments but that doesn't take away from such an honest portrayal of teenage love on film.

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

I wouldn't have commented on the fact that outside of 'Raising Victor Vargas' that there are no films on this list with non-white actors, but with the addition of 'Grease' and 'The Notebook' and 'Dirty Dancing' I just had to. Where are movies of comparable note like 'Love and Basketball' or 'Love Sick' or 'The Fish Child'? Your list is your list, but there as there are British films on here you can include Black films, Asian films, Latin American films and others that are beloved or critically acclaimed.

By: Vergil

Vergil — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

The actress in Harold and Maude is Ruth Gordon…

By: TheoC

TheoC — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

Lovely list a nice read too. I've never seen it but the Alan Parker scripted Kids fall in love film 'Melody' is name checked as an influence on Moonrise Kingdom. May have been overlooked here, butt also has the 2 kids from Oliver and is huge in Japan.

By: Santy

Santy — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

Wonderful essay.

By: MAL

MAL — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

"Bridge to Terabithia" is as heartfelt and tragic as "My Girl", and I think this year's "The Way, Way Back" can easily fall into this category as one of the best in its class, even though the love aspect is subtly hidden in the background.

By: Faron

Faron — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

WTF.

Where is Before Sunrise??? It is about first love without a doubt, I'm trying to understand how you keep on bragging about the Linklater trilogy, but snubbed this gem.

By: oogle monster

oogle monster — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:53 +0000

How come Titanic and Blue Valentine were left off the list? Titanic is the ultimate "first-love" story and Blue Valentine is about the formation and breakup of that first, great love.