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What's it about? Noel Coward's 1945 film is a simple love story about a man and woman who meet by chance in a railway station cafe. Against their better judgement they fall deeply in love and embark upon a brief but intense affair which is ultimately doomed. Full of subtext and with one of the most heart-wrenching final scenes in cinematic history; this is pure romantic escapism.
Who is it for? Any couples with a soft spot for love stories done the old fashioned way: expressed with modest 'lip-press' kisses.

What is it about? Perhaps not an obvious choice, but this film is worth a watch if just for its vibrant colours and energising music and dancing. Directed by Gurinder Chandha, of Bend it Like Beckham fame, this is an Indian take on Jane Austen's classic book Pride and Prejudice - with some clever parallels between contemporary small town Indian culture and Georgian England - presented in a spectacular Bollywood formula.
Who is it for? The not-too-serious couple who fancy a bit of a song and dance without having to get off the sofa.

What is it about? This follows the highly sexed but emotionally barren affair between Elizabeth (Kim Basinger) and John (Mickey Rourke), with issues of power and domination told through the sexual awakening of Elizabeth. Be warned - this is not romantic lovey-dovey sex; this is raw and at times a little disturbing. Watch out for the famous sensual food-feeding-at-the-fridge scene - even if you've never seen the film before, it'll be familiar as it's been imitated time and time again.
Who is it for? The brave couple who are sexually comfortable with one another, and feeling a little naughty.

What is it about? A unique love story starring Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey, as Clementine and Joel, an odd-ball couple struggling with their differences. With the help of a new innovation that can isolate and erase certain memories, they independently decide to remove the entire experience of their relationship from consciousness, only to learn that nothing is that simple when it comes to love. As unlikely as it may sound, this is a hugely romantic - not to mention interesting - piece of cinematic creativity.
Who is it for? The concentrated couple who love a plot of intrigue and surprise, but also those who understand how addictive imperfect relationships wrought with love can be.