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Romantic films in riddles

Joy Jonette Chuyaco - The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines - It’s the month of the hearts once again. Red hearts and cupids are all around to remind us that it’s that time of the year. Surely, as always, movie buffs and most people are out looking for the best films to watch during this time. There are loads to choose from depending on the storyline of choice. Here are some of them, only they’re in riddles. Good luck! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

1. Together they boarded on “The Ship of Dreams.” Tragedy may have struck the ship but their love for each other remained strong till the end.

a. Poseidon Adventure

b. Blue Lagoon

c. Titanic

d. Pirates of the Caribbean

2. She is human; he is a creature of the night. It seems impossible, but they did fall in love. Together, they try to prove how much they’re willing to fight for their love.

a. Twilight Saga

b. Blade               

c. Underworld  

d. Dracula

3. Their love for each other is a disgrace to their families. So they just decided to love each other on the other side of life.

a. When Harry Met Sally

b. Romeo & Juliet

c. The Vow         

d. A Walk to Remember

4. He’s a regular guy; she’s a celebrity. Could it be possible for love to happen? It’s every fan’s dream come true.

a. America’s Sweethearts

b. Notting Hill    

c. The Notebook             

d. Music and Lyrics

5. The moment he saw her portrait, love struck him. He traveled back in time and searched for her. Can love be possible for two people living in a different time?

a. Somewhere in Time  

b. Time Traveler’s Wife

c. Time after Time           

d. Nick of Time

6. He ages backwards; she ages like ordinary people. The right age at the right time might not happen to them, but one thing is for sure, they’re in love.

a. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button               

b. Age of Innocence

c. Forever

d.  Love Story

7. She thought he was dead and so she moved on. He came back hoping to be reunited with his only love. Will they give love a second chance?

a. Chances Are

b. Nights in Rodanthe

c. Pearl Harbor

d. Gone with the Wind

 8. They never thought they would fall in love. One is a good girl and the other is a bad boy. Yes, a world apart but love brought them together.

a. A Walk to Remember               

b. Some Kind of Wonderful

c. Hope Floats   

d. As Good as it Get

9. The big question: “Can a man and a woman just be friends?”. Some people think yes, but many say impossible. Harry and Sally thought they could.

a. The Mirror Has Two Faces      

b. When Harry Met Sally

c. My Girl

d. Maid in Manhattan

10. After six months, at Empire State Building that’s where they’ll meet. Their affair is something one would always remember.

a. You’ve Got Mail          

b. The Notebook             

c. An Affair to Remember           

d. Friends with Benefits

11. When she forgot their love story, he read it for her to remember. Good thing it was written in a notebook that she kept.

a. The Vow        

b. The Notebook             

c. Diary of Anne Frank   

d. The Secret

12. A senior couple tries to rekindle their already fading romance. She willingly exerts all effort but he thinks it’s not necessary. Could there be any hope for this couple? 

a. Hope Floats  

b. It’s Complicated         

c. Mamma Mia 

d. Hope Springs

13. Is it possible for a couple to just be platonic? Gregory and Rose try to live it and realize that there’s much to love than just physical attraction.

a. The Experiment

b. The Mirror Has Two Faces      

c. Bridget Jones Diary    

d. Friends Forever

14. Tragedy strikes this couple when an accident caused her to forget all about him. He then tries to do everything to let her remember.

a. Serendipity   

b. Endless Love

c. The Vow         

d. An Affair to Remember

15. Both of them have their own relationship and life to live, but a chance encounter left them with a strong attraction for each other. Together, they played the game of destiny in order to convince themselves that they are meant for each other.

a. Just My Luck

b. Message in a Bottle

c. Serendipity   

d. Fatal Attraction

16. At a tiny coastal town that’s where they met. When the storm sets in, it comes with a romance meant for the two of them.

a. Blue Lagoon

b. Nights in Rodanthe   

c. The Inn           

d. Wuthering Heights

17. Every day is like the first time they’re meeting. She forgets, he tries to make her remember. How will this ever work out?

a. 50 First Dates               

b. Romeo & Juliet

c. Ever After      

d. Twilight

18. What is he to do when his ex-lover comes back and begs him to help her and her husband? Yes, this happens not just in movies but also in real life.

a. Casa Blanca   

b. Gone with the Wind 

c. Wuthering Heights     

d. Love Story

19. A woman in love will do anything to get the man of her dreams. War may be on the way, but Scarlett doesn’t think it’s a hindrance.

a. Gone with the Wind 

b. Fatal Attraction           

c. Somewhere in Time  

d. 500 Days of Summer

20. She has an extravagant lifestyle which fascinated him. He gets to know her and discovers that there’s more to her than just those branded stuff she wears.

a. Clueless          

b. Breakfast at Tiffany’s               

c. Rags to Riches              

d. The Bridges of Madison County 

Test Results:

1-5 points. Obviously, you’re not into these films but do try to watch them. They’re nice as well. 

6-10 points. Just a little bit more and the love bug is on the way to visit you.

11-15 points. C’mon, admit it. You like these movies and they’re in your mind, too. It’s the month of love — you’re excused.

16-20 points. Amazing! Are you a cupid or just a hopeless romantic? Movies like these surely are your thing.

A WALK

AN AFFAIR

BLUE LAGOON

FATAL ATTRACTION

HOPE FLOATS

LOVE

LOVE STORY

MIRROR HAS TWO FACES

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