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Book Holds and Jello Molds · Jul 26, 2026

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Angie Arey · Book Holds and Jello Molds

If you’ve been around here for long, you already know I have a soft spot for romantic comedies—especially those wonderful classics from the ‘80s through the early 2000s. They’re funny, comforting, endlessly quotable, and feel a little like coming home. 🥰

Two weeks ago, I spent a Saturday revisiting some old and new favorites and it really made me feel great. I’ve been feeling a little under the weather today, so I decided it was a perfect day for rom coms again!

So pull up a chair, grab your favorite snack, and spend the day with me as I revisit some old favorites. I’ll be sharing mini reviews throughout the day, and I’d love to hear which rom-com you’ll never get tired of watching! 💕

📅 Year: 2011

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: When Katherine and Danny are saying what they love about each other at dinner

🎭 Favorite Character: Katherine and Danny- they are just so fun together

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: it’s loosely based on another film but no book

🍰 Pairs Well With: Funny Story by Emily Henry, The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

💛 Final Thoughts: I love everything about this movie- Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler really have great chemistry.

📅 Year: 2001

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: The scene with the guru and Eddie

🎭 Favorite Character: Lee- I love Billy Crystal in this

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

I say this all the time lol

📚 Bookish Connection: it’s an original story

🍰 Pairs Well With: Act Like It by Lucy Parker, Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan, Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman

💛 Final Thoughts: This movie makes me smile- my husband and I say lines from it a lot!

📅 Year: 2002

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: The RV

🎭 Favorite Character: Lucy and George- their chemistry is fantastic

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: it’s an original story

🍰 Pairs Well With: I’ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella, The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Just My Type by Falon Ballard

💛 Final Thoughts: George Wade cracks me up and I love the chemistry

📅 Year: 2011

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: The table scene in Vermont

🎭 Favorite Character: Jason- love Adam Scott

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: it’s an original story

🍰 Pairs Well With: Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren, Ready or Not by Cara Bastone, Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez

💛 Final Thoughts: Truth- I watched this the first time solely because of Adam Scott

Well...that’s a wrap on my rom-com marathon! 🍿💕

Four movies later, I’m tired and ready to get a good’s night sleep- this was just what I needed. Sometimes the best remedy for feeling a little out of sorts is a quiet house, a comfy spot on the couch, a few favorite movies, and characters that feel like old friends. ❤️

Thanks for hanging out with me today and following along! I loved sharing these little reviews, and this won’t be my last movie marathon. 🎬✨

Now tell me...what’s the one romantic comedy you’ll stop everything to watch whenever it’s on? I’m always looking for an excuse to add another favorite to the list. 💛

Thanks for spending the day with me. Until next time, keep revisiting old favorites—they’re classics for a reason. 💛🎬

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