[Lord Aquaman]

The quote unquote "romance" of Anakin Skywalker and Padme something or other will probably go down as one of the worst - if not THEE absolute worst - in the long, sad history of bad cinematic romances. But can we think of others that are almost as bad if not as bad or worse than the unnatural pairing of Anakin and Padme? Let's give it a try.

First up, I nominate Will Smith's agent Jay and Rosario Dawson's what's-her-name girl in Men In Black 2. That was not a very pleasant "romance" to sit through either.

Then there were the laughably bad "romances" of Daredevil and Elektra, in which Elektra is either supposed to be falling in love with Daredevil/Matt Murdock (in the former) or Mark Miller (in the latter). Neither one is convincing.

Anymore... oh yeah, the contrived romance of Halle Berry and Benjamin Bratt in Catwoman. And the not too believable love story of Keira Knightley's Guinevere and Clive Owen's Arthur in King Arthur.

Can you guys think of anymore?

[Revan-47]

"love means never having to say you're sorry."

[ernesttomlinson]

Kudos for the "Love Story" reference. And I have to mention now the parody at the end of "What's Up, Doc", with Ryan O'Neal and Barbra Streisand:

Streisand (fluttering eyelashes): "Love means never haven't to say you're sorry."
O'Neal: "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard."

Bad movie romances...

Here's one that probably nobody's heard of: "Moment By Moment" with a young John Travolta in a May-December romance with, of all people, Lily Tomlin.

Here's one from a popular movie some years back: Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant in "Four Weddings and a Funeral". "Is it raining or is that just me?" Horrible.

I'm actually tempted to risk flaming and put in a vote for "Casablanca", as much as I like the movie. Bogart is so sarcastic and contemptuous throughout that when Bergman falls for him again it seems like something demanded by the screenplay and not something that'd happen naturally.

[diligent_d]

King Kong and the blonde girl?

At least King Kong was subtle about it.

This post has been edited by diligent_d: 23 September 2005 - 07:34 PM

[Wayne]

That Old Hitchcock Movie "Rebecca." It seemed really unbelievable to me, but maybe just because I'm not crazy about Hitchcock. The only movie of his I like is "Dial M For Mean Muthafucka"

[Darth Player]

I started reading comics about the time Marvel's X-Men had the whole Jean Grey/Phoenix storyline going and she sacrificed herself to save the rest of the team upon reentry to Earth after a battle in space. In the movie, there were a lot of elements from the Chris Clairmonte storylines of this period except that Jean Grey has a growing attraction with Wolverine. I was never a 100% devotee of the X-Men title but I thought this diversion had a lot more to do with Famke Janssen and Hugh Grant than anything plotwise. The rivalry between him and Cyclops was unnecessary and it seemed tacked on.

The absolute worst was the Ben Afflek/Liv Tyler "romance" in Armagedden. Pure torture. Zed serviving Marcellus Wallace in the basement as the Gimp looked on in Pulp Fiction was more moving and deep.

[Lord Aquaman]

I started reading comics about the time Marvel's X-Men had the whole Jean Grey/Phoenix storyline going and she sacrificed herself to save the rest of the team upon reentry to Earth after a battle in space. In the movie, there were a lot of elements from the Chris Clairmonte storylines of this period except that Jean Grey has a growing attraction with Wolverine. I was never a 100% devotee of the X-Men title but I thought this diversion had a lot more to do with Famke Janssen and Hugh Grant than anything plotwise. The rivalry between him and Cyclops was unnecessary and it seemed tacked on.

The absolute worst was the Ben Afflek/Liv Tyler "romance" in Armagedden. Pure torture. Zed serviving Marcellus Wallace in the basement as the Gimp looked on in Pulp Fiction was more moving and deep.

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I agree whole heartedly with you about the Jean/Wolverine/Cyclops thing (partly as an extension of my frustration that the X-Men films serve more as a showcase for Wolverine when they should be an ensemble). The Ben Affleck/Liv Tyler thing in Armageddon is a good addition to the list.

[Despondent]

Let me preface my suggestion by noting I have Not seen the film, and doubt anyone reading this Has. From Justin to Kelly.

Edit: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

This post has been edited by Despondent: 24 September 2005 - 10:16 AM

[Madam Corvax]

Frodo Baggins and Sam in LOTR Trilogy?
*waits for a shocked gasp from Louis and his Master*


Seriously, thought can anyone match Richard Gere in ANY romantic on-screen liaisons, starting from Pretty Woman and ending at Autumn in New York? TAlk about guys who give you creeps.

[Zatoichi]

TITANIC, but mostly because I generally dislike Leo.

[Darth Player]

TITANIC, but mostly because I generally dislike Leo.

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I hate to say it, especially since I don't particularly care for the paring up of Leo with Scorsese, since their films together are the worst in their respective careers, but Leo can act and did do well in titanic, dare I say he would have done a better job bringing a better dimension to the Anakin Skywalker character as he was rumored to be on the short list for that one. Perhaps a big known name would have forced George (pun intended) to deliver a better script and a better two later movies. And although I don't own titanic, the romance did have a place in the movie, rather ingeniously pieced together by James Cameron to get two crowds that would normally be seperated by the subject matter to sit in the same theatre. It also highlighted the human dimension to the disaster instead of focusing on the technical points like tonnage sank and the like.

Upon my remembering X-Men, I have to say that I really dislike movies that compell the male character and female lead to fall for one another because they're the only two on screen so they have to go for it. If it has nothing to do with the story its a pathetic excuse to add this. The way its presented in ATOC with no chemistry between Portman and Haydan whatever his last name is is presented so poorly that their romance is really unnecessary. She could have ponied up to the Cantina on tattooine and gotten some sperm because she had a hankering to give birth to some twins, and it would have been more moving.

[Zatoichi]

Alright, fine I will admit that Titanic took a couple of forced viewings before it grew on me (same with Armegeddon). The thing in the movie that really does it for me is when the one guy hits the propeller whilst falling (that and Leo dies at the end ).

[Lord Aquaman]

Frodo Baggins and Sam in LOTR Trilogy?
*waits for a shocked gasp from Louis and his Master*
Seriously, thought can anyone match Richard Gere in ANY romantic on-screen liaisons, starting from Pretty Woman and ending at Autumn in New York? TAlk about guys who give you creeps.

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Haven't seen many Richard Gere movies besides "Pretty Woman" and 'First Knight" so I wouldn't know.

Say, where'd you get the new avatar MC?

Here's another one - Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale in "Van Helsing".

This post has been edited by Lord Aquaman: 25 September 2005 - 10:16 AM

[Madam Corvax]

Haven't seen many Richard Gere movies besides "Pretty Woman" and 'First Knight" so I wouldn't know.

Say, where'd you get the new avatar MC?

If you've seen Pretty Woman and The First Knight, then you know exactly what I mean. These are very god examples of creepy romance, when the casting director and producer think that you just need someone with good looks to make it work.

(As to my avatar, it's been drawn by Laughlyn, inspired by Arwen's jumper and my other photo in the photoalbum. I just love it. )

[Despondent]

That entire series of avatars is just gorgeous.