Brett's TOP 5 Summer Romance Films | I Believe in Love!
With summer around the corner, it's time to talk about summer romance movies! I understand that it's hard to narrow it down to just five, but I feel like I've done a really good job. Here are my top five. Please feel free to comment and let us know your top five as well as we cruise into summer. Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
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Dirty Dancing" (1987) - Set in the summer of 1963, this iconic film follows the blossoming romance between a sheltered teenager named Baby and a charismatic dance instructor named Johnny at a resort in the Catskill Mountains.
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"Before Sunrise" (1995) - This film tells the story of Jesse and Céline, two strangers who meet on a train in Europe and spend a romantic night together wandering the streets of Vienna. It's the perfect blend of philosophical conversation and budding romance against the backdrop of a beautiful European city.
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"Call Me by Your Name" (2017) - Set in the summer of 1983 in northern Italy, this visually stunning film follows the passionate relationship that develops between 17-year-old Elio and 24-year-old Oliver, a visiting graduate student staying with Elio's family.
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"Grease" (1978) - While not exclusively a summer movie, the majority of the action takes place during the summer at Rydell High School. This beloved musical follows the summer romance between greaser Danny Zuko and sweet Sandy Olsson, as they navigate the social dynamics of high school in the 1950s.
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"The Notebook" (2004) - Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' novel, this timeless romance spans decades but begins during a summer in the 1940s. The film follows the passionate love affair between Noah and Allie, two young lovers from different social backgrounds who are separated by World War II and societal expectations.
These films capture the magic of summer love in different ways, from nostalgic and timeless to passionate and heart-wrenching.
Enjoy!
