What would love and romance be without the magic of movies? But is love explored only in romantic movies? Here, we present an unconventional list of films that will put you in the mood for love and will make your heart sparkle with joy!

JERRY MAGUIRE

Whether you are searching for meaning in life, getting over a break-up, waiting for ‘The One’, have lost your job, or finding your identity and place in the world, Jerry Maguire has an answer and a sparkling line for everything! The film is replete with gens such as, “You complete me”, “This is the me I always wanted to be”, “I ain’t mad at ya, I got nothing but love for ya!”, and “Show me the money!”. What’s more the film features stellar performances by Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and the adorable Jonathan Lipnicki. Tom and Renee’s romance develops gradually, and makes us root for the couple at every turn. Jerry Maguire will uplift and motivate you every time you see it. And more importantly, it will make you believe in love!

LOVE, ACTUALLY

This delicious British ensemble cast romantic comedy has something for everyone, along with a peppy soundtrack, wrapped in the infectious joyous spirit of Christmas! Everyone is connected to another in the movie and each one gets a shot at their happy ending, discovering what love means to them.

ALADDIN

Aladdin was a pauper with the heart of a prince so he won his princess and inherited his kingdom! Aladdin inspires us to believe in fairytales, dreams, make declarations of what we wish to achieve, and never give upLove forms an integral part of the movie and not just in the romance between Aladdin and his princess Jasmine. It shows us how the loving Universe conspires to make our dreams come true and each of us can treat the Universe as a forever-willing genie!

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence have amazing chemistry and that’s reason enough to watch the movie. We find ourselves rooting for the dysfunctional leads that find peace, love, and perfection in being together. The movie also has some crackling lines and is laugh-out-loud funny. You’ll discover something new every time you see it.

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

Eddie Redmayne brings Stephen Hawking to life and how! It is heart-warming to see how he struggled against all odds to bring his theories out into the world and how his wife, Jane, played by Felicity Jones, supported him through thick and thin. Love takes various forms in the film including dedication, loyalty, forgiveness, and friendship. The sweet love story between Stephen and Jane is sure to inspire and move you!

WE BOUGHT A ZOO

Starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson in leading roles with an excellent supporting cast, the movie shows how a broken family overcomes major obstacles to rebuild their lives by purchasing a zoo, thereby saving animals too. The most inspiring dialogue in the movie is: “All you need is twenty seconds of insane courage and I promise you something great will come of it.” It demonstrates how love can help us rebuild our lives and overcome heartache!

FROZEN

This is the first Disney movie that taught little girls that they don’t need a prince to rescue them. Frozen is about self-acceptance, family bonding, courage, and true love! Our favourite dialogue from the movie is: “It takes an act of true love to thaw a frozen heart.”

- Sonia Chopra