Fascinating and timeless romantic dramas: top 5 heartwarming stories
SSPDaily invites you to a journey full of strong emotions and reflections that highlight the human experience. Feel the power of melodrama by watching our selection of the best films of 2007-2010.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
IMDB rating: 7.8
Genre: Romantic drama, fantasy, romance
Country of production: USA
Duration: 166 minutes
Year of production: 2008
Main producer: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ceán Chaffin
It is a mesmerizing romantic drama about Benjamin Button, who was born old and grows younger as he ages, experiencing a life that defies the ordinary. As he forms deep relationships and meets love on his extraordinary journey.
A Single Man
IMDB rating: 7.6
Genre: Romantic drama
Country of production: USA
Duration: 99 minutes
Year of production: 2009
Main producer: Tom Ford, Andrew Miano, Robert Salerno, Chris Weitz
A Single Man is a poignant melodrama that delves into the struggles of a grieving professor named George. Set in the 1960s, the film delicately examines George's reflections on life after the death of his beloved partner.
Blue Valentine
IMDB rating: 7.4
Genre: Romantic drama, romance
Country of production: USA
Duration: 112 minutes
Year of production: 2010
Lead producer: Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor
Blue Valentine vividly depicts the disintegration of a once passionate relationship. Through a non-linear narrative, the film plunges into the lives of Dean and Cindy, tracing the ups and downs of their love story.
Atonement
IMDB rating: 7.8
Genre: Romantic drama, romance, history
Country of production: Great Britain, France, USA
Duration: 123 minutes
Year of production: 2007
Main producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Paul Webster
Atonement is a compelling story of guilt, betrayal and redemption. Against the backdrop of World War II, the film tells the story of Briony, who falsely accuses a young man named Robbie of a crime.
Revolutionary Road
IMDB rating: 7.3
Genre: Romantic drama, romance
Country of production: USA
Duration: 119 minutes
Year of production: 2008
Main producer: Scott Rudin, Bobby Cohen, Sam Mendes, John Hart
It depicts the disintegration of a seemingly perfect 1950s marriage. As Frank and April Wheeler struggle to overcome the constraints of societal expectations and cope with the hidden desires in their own hearts, their marriage reaches the point of destruction.
