13 comedic melodramas that will make your soul light up

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13. Mistress maid

• USA, 2002.
• Drama, melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 105 minutes.
• IMDb: 5, 3.

Marisa Ventura is a single mother from the Bronx. She works as a maid at a luxury hotel in Manhattan and wants to become a manager. Once, Marisa secretly tries on the costumes of one of the guests. In a luxurious guise, she meets Christopher Marshall, a handsome and prominent politician, who takes her for a hotel guest. A woman carefully hides her real position from him, and also tries to keep her hobby for a status man a secret from her employer.

"Madam Maid" is a naive, but very sweet and kind picture. It is especially pleasant to watch the romantic line of the main characters, whose images are very reminiscent of Cinderella and the Prince. This uncomplicated, fabulous plot makes the film a great option to watch after a hard day.

12. This is all she

• USA, 1999.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 95 minutes.
• IMDb: 5, 9.

Zach Sayler is the star pupil who will undoubtedly become the king of the prom. But shortly before this event, the handsome man is abandoned by his faithful. Then he declares that he can make any girl the queen of the ball. Zach's comrade, upon hearing this, makes a bet with him. Now the guy must turn Lenny's gray mouse into a beauty.

This youth film is, in fact, another variation on the theme of Pygmalion and Galatea. However, this does not prevent viewers from enjoying the picture. And the reason for this is charming actors, romantic atmosphere and, of course, a happy ending.

11. Once Upon a Time in Vegas

• USA, 2008.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 99 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 1.

Having lost his job, Jack meets Joy in Las Vegas, who was humiliatingly abandoned by her boyfriend the day before. After spending the night in a drunken stupor, new acquaintances get married, and the next day they suddenly win three million dollars.

But the newlyweds are not going to stay together and, after returning home, file for divorce. After considering their case, the judge freezes the account and sentences Jack and Joy to live together for six months. Now they begin to plot against each other in order to force them to get out of a fake marriage.

This race of heroes for fortune is filled with great jokes - sometimes cheeky, and sometimes sweet and harmless. Noteworthy are the performers of the main roles - Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. And they are perfectly set off by their textured minor characters, played by Rob Cordry and Lake Bell.

10. Groom for hire

• USA, UK, 2005.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 2.

Kat arrives at her parents' house for her sister's wedding. She is afraid of meeting her ex-fiancé and, in order to feel more confident, hires an incredibly handsome man, Nick. He should portray his client's new boyfriend. However, in the course of this adventure, Kat and Nick realize that real feelings are arising between them.

It is a gentle film with a very romantic atmosphere and charming and well thought out characters. Funny episodes will amuse the viewer and will not let him get bored. And the picture also makes you think that often love is where you do not expect it at all.

9. The naked truth

• USA, 2009.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 96 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 4.

Abby is a producer for a local TV channel. To raise the rating, her boss hires Mike Chadway. He hosts the controversial program "The Naked Truth", in which he talks about the truthful view of men on women. Abby fundamentally disagrees with the ideas of the new host and sharpens her grudge against him. Then Mike makes a deal with the girl: he will bring her together with a handsome neighbor, and then Abby will stop "crushing" him.

The film was shot by Hollywood director Robert Luketic, known for his works "If the mother-in-law is a monster …", "Legally Blonde", "Twenty-one". In the film The Naked Truth, as in his other films, romance and sparkling humor are brilliantly combined. The starring roles are the charming Katherine Heigl and the brutal Gerard Butler.

8. Mamma Mia

• USA, UK, Germany, 2008.
• Musical, melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 108 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 4.

Sophie Sheridan is getting ready for the wedding. She has never seen her father, but dreams that he would lead her to the altar. In her mother's diary, Sophie discovers an entry that one of three strangers could have become her father. The girl invites them to the celebration, as she believes that she will immediately understand which of them is her dad.

Mamma Mia! is a film adaptation of the musical of the same name, which is based on the compositions of the ABBA group. The film has an intriguing plot and pleases with enchanting musical numbers. The cast of the film, which consists of the actors of the first echelon, deserves a separate mention: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfred and others starred in the film.

7. Rules of taking off: Hitch method

• USA, 2005.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 117 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 6.

Alex Hitchens is a famous "doctor-matchmaker" who hides his face from the public. He teaches male clients how to charm a woman they like and find their "happily ever after" with her. Once Alex meets Sarah - a lively journalist. Young people are very careful in matters of love, but they immediately become sympathetic to each other. Meanwhile, Sarah begins investigating a star romance that turns out to be the result of Alex's work.

Thanks to the cool and light humor, this story perfectly cheers you up. It was shot by Andy Tennant, whom the viewer may know from the famous films "Two: Me and My Shadow", "Anna and the King" and others. It stars Will Smith and Eva Mendes to make an incredibly charming couple.

6. A letter for you

• USA, 1998.
• Drama, melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 7.

Kathleen Kelly is the owner of a small bookstore. Unbeknownst to her boyfriend, she anonymously maintains a correspondence with a man she met on the Internet. Suddenly, Kathleen's business is threatened by the opening of a large online bookstore next to her shop.

One of its managers, Joe Fox, immediately pushes Kathleen away with his harsh approach. The heroine does not even suspect that Joe is the same pen pal she looks forward to on the web every day.

This very romantic and light film was shot by Nora Efron, who became famous as a screenwriter and director. Among Efron's works are Sleepless in Seattle, The Witch, Julie and Julia: Making a Prescription for Happiness. In addition to the unusual plot, this tape also attracts with the acting work of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

5. Diary of Bridget Jones

• UK, France, USA, 2001.
• Comedy, melodrama, drama.
• Duration: 97 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 7.

Bridget Jones is a plump single woman. She decides to dramatically change her life: lose weight, quit smoking, start keeping a diary and, of course, find her prince. It was then that the boss, the seductive but impudent Daniel, begins to flirt with Bridget.

At the same time, the heroine constantly stumbles upon the cold, but very handsome lawyer Mark Darcy, who, it seems, also looks at Bridget in a special way. She will have to decide which of them she is willing to give her heart to.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Helen Fielding, which, in fact, is a reimagining of the classic work "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Starring Renee Zellweger, she gained 25 pounds specifically for the film.

4. That two more

• USA, Canada, Columbia, 2019.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 125 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 8.

Fred Flarsky is a gifted but unemployed journalist who often gets into trouble. Charlotte Field is a charming woman and a brilliant politician. It seems these two have nothing in common. However, in the distant past, Charlotte was Fred's nanny and his first love. One day they suddenly meet, and Charlotte offers the hero a speechwriter job.

This comedy attracts, first of all, an acting duet. The union of Charlize Theron, who often acts as a fatal seducer, and the always awkward and funny Seth Rogen, looks very unusual. Apart from this beautiful and ridiculous neighborhood, the film's adult humor can also be noted. And a cool soundtrack: behind the scenes, the viewer will hear compositions from Lizzo, Blondie, Cure and other famous performers.

3. Intuition

• USA, Canada, 2001.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 87 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 9.

John and Sarah met while shopping for gloves in New York. A spark ran between them. John wanted to continue communicating, but Sarah was not sure if this was true love. Then they decided to try their luck: to part ways and see if life would bring them together. Years later, both are preparing to marry other people. And each of them, on the eve of the celebration, decides to try their luck and find their lost soul mate.

This is a very romantic story that inspires the belief that everyone can find their love. The main characters of the picture, played by John Cusack and Keith Beckinsale, are worthy of special attention. Thanks to good acting, the viewer from the first frames is imbued with sympathy for their characters, and the ornate plot makes them worry about them throughout the film.

2. Excellent student of easy virtue

• USA, 2010.
• Drama, comedy, melodrama.
• Duration: 92 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 0.

Olive, a high school student, is lying to her best friend that she went on a date with a college freshman over the weekend. Rumors about Olive's promiscuity are immediately scattered around the school. Deciding to close her eyes to injustice, the girl helps a friend: she fakes sexual intercourse with him in order to improve the guy's reputation. Later, Olive begins to help other guys in this way. Then the company of saints from the school tries to squeeze the girl out for inappropriate behavior, and the heroine needs to try to settle the matter.

Thanks to a funny story and funny dialogues, this film can cheer even the most depressed viewer. But you need to be prepared for the fact that a large number of comic situations in the picture are based on humor for adults.

It is especially worth noting the game of Emma Stone, whose career was gaining momentum at that time. For her work, the actress was nominated for the Golden Globe Film Awards.

1.10 reasons for my hate

• USA, 1999.
• Drama, melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 97 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 3.

Bianca really wants to go to the prom. The strict father sets a condition for the girl: she will go to the event only if her older sister Katarina goes there. However, Katarina does not need this at all. Bianchi's boyfriend persuades the school bully to charm the girl and still take her to the ball. However, the smart guy's plans are crumbling, and things are not going the way he would like.

This film is a free presentation of Shakespeare's comedy "The Taming of the Shrew." The film shows modern realities, but the theme of Shakespeare's lyrics permeates many of its episodes. So, Katarina confesses her feelings to her beloved through a sonnet of her own composition. And her friend has a portrait of the great poet and playwright in the locker. This unconventional approach, combined with great humor and good acting, makes the film unlike other youth comedies.