These films blended romance with high-concept ideas, proving that love stories could exist within thrillers and art-house experiments.
The year saw a massive surge in modern adaptations of classic literature, setting a blueprint for the "teen rom-com" aesthetic of the early 2000s. 1999 romance movies
: Adapting the play Pygmalion , this movie became one of the decade's most popular teen films. It features the classic "makeover" trope and grossed over $100 million worldwide. These films blended romance with high-concept ideas, proving
: For those seeking a darker edge, this modern take on Les Liaisons Dangereuses delivered a seductive thriller-romance set among Manhattan’s wealthy elite. Heavy-Hitting Adult Romances It features the classic "makeover" trope and grossed
1999 saw a massive surge in high-school-themed romantic comedies, many of which adapted classical literature for a modern audience.
Notting Hill . Top Pick for a Girls' Night: Cruel Intentions . Top Pick for a Cry: The End of the Affair .