7.When Harry Met Sally
Highly influential romantic comedy that spawned many more of this ilk. It sees Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) – who have been good friends for years – struggling to come to terms with the fear that a sexual relationship would ruin their friendship. The movie is cleverly spread over a period of more than a decade, and allows the characters to develop over time. It features one of the most memorable moments in movie history – with Ryan’s two minutes of heavy breathing giving one of its most talked about moments. If you’ve had a bad day then watch this, as it’s unlikely you’ll stop smiling throughout the movie.
8.Bend It Like Beckham
A light-hearted comedy, which still manages to embrace some contemporary cultural issues. It tells the story of Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), a young teenager who loves to play soccer but faces problems from her strict conservative family’s view about a woman’s role – that she should be thinking about getting married, not playing sport. You don’t have to be into the sport to enjoy this movie. It has some funny moments and ends on a positive note, and the music combines a good mix of pop tunes alongside traditional Asian vibe music.
