24 Romantic Comedies to Avoid Watching

Nate is on a mission to win over his hot childhood crush, Cristabel. When he reconnects with her, Nate discovers that Cristabel will only date once her best friend, June, finds love. Nate attempts to find her love, but this is a challenge because June is very unattractive. However, the more Nate gets to know June, the more he likes her.

While the storyline sounds romantic, there is no character growth for audiences to enjoy. The movie spends too much time overemphasizing June’s ugliness. To top it off, Paris Hilton’s character is utterly flawless, and when Nate begins to like June, it’s only after she becomes a bit prettier.

Sadie and Ben are newly engaged. Sadie is set on a traditional St. Augustine’s Church wedding. However, they must go through a grueling marriage course before they can take the remaining open wedding date, which is only three weeks away. Reverend Frank, played by Robin Williams, is determined to push them to their limits.

Will the couple pass the test? When it comes to romcoms, we all expect the jokes to hit home or the scriptwriting to be either realistic or inspirational. However, according to many critics, this movie is neither. In fact, many describe “License to Wed” as lackluster and unfunny.

“Down to You” stars Julia Stiles as Imogen and Freddie Prinze Jr. as Al. As young college students, they fall for each other immediately. However, during their whirlwind romance, several forces are pulling them apart. These elements include Imogen not wanting to commit while so young and Al being seduced by an adult film star, played by Selma Blair.

It’s a typical teenage romance with an uninspired script. Additionally, according to many critics, the characters lack any kind of chemistry.

Diane Keaton plays an overbearing mother, Daphne Wilder, who wants her youngest daughter, Milly, played by Mandy Moore, to be happy in love. However, Daphne goes overboard while trying to set Milly up with the perfect match by placing personal ads on her behalf.

While the movie has an impeccable and talented cast, the script fails to reveal their true talent. Casting Keaton as an overbearing mother with an unfunny and sometimes offensive script does a disservice to Keaton and the rest of the cast.

In an attempt to scare their cheating stepfather, Dorian and Angus chase him with a helicopter. Their attempt to scare him is so good that he dies from a heart attack. Afterward, Dorian learns more about his step-father’s pregnant mistress, Sally, played by Drew Barrymore. However, when he begins to fall for Sally, several obstacles stand in the way, including a scorned woman who would love to see her dead.

“Home Fries” aims to be a dark comedy, yet there is little character development. Additionally, according to many critics, the storyline is predictable.

Benjamin Finnegan and his ex-wife Tess both have adventurous spirits. When Benjamin goes on a mission to find hidden treasure before his rival treasurer hunter does, he tries to convince Tess to work with him, leading to resurrected feelings.

McConaughey and Hudson seemingly lack chemistry on-screen in “Fool’s Gold,” and the weak script doesn’t help.

Kate Hudson plays Marley Corbett, a woman who enjoys being non-commital and free. When she is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she accepts the news with humor. However, as her treatment and cancer progress, Marley begins to develop feelings for her doctor, Julian. Also, Whoopi Goldberg plays God, and she grants Marley three wishes after letting her know she is dying.

While the movie had great potential, it never truly hit the mark. One of the reasons is that it’s a romcom about a character dying from terminal cancer, with a tragic ending, unrealism, and humor attempts thrown in.

Gerard Butler plays George Dryer, a former soccer star with no money or job whose ex-wife is getting re-married. To reconnect with his son, he works as his soccer coach. While most of the kids on the soccer team love George as their new coach, he is also a huge hit with several of their moms, making life a little more complicated.

Even though “Playing for Keeps” has some real talent, the script is uninspired and repetitive.

Sisters Ava and Tanzie are heiresses to a family fortune. However, their comfortable life comes crashing down after a scandal at their family’s business. When the sisters lose their money, house, and car, they go on a mission to discover what is actually happening with the company.

It’s a typical teen movie; however, lacks a strong script and feels like a vanity project for the Duff sisters.

Henry is devastated when his fiancee Kate dies on their wedding day. To help him, Henry’s sister encourages him to visit a psychic named Ashely in order to communicate with Kate. Unbeknownst to Henry, his sister gives Ashley Kate’s diary. When Henry and Ashley begin to develop feelings for one another, Kate’s ghost comes back to stop it.

While some ghost comedies are funny, this one doesn’t have a great script. With very few laughs, the movie itself is easily forgettable.

“All About Steve” stars Sandra Bullock as Mary Horowitz. Mary is an eccentric and very talkative woman who loves crossword puzzles. After a blind date with Steve, Mary instantly believes he’s her one true love. However, Steve feels differently and ditches the date. Driven by her feelings for him, Mary quits her job and follows him and his news crew on the road.

Although the cast stars Bullock and Cooper, the script contains unfunny and sometimes offensive jokes. Also, Mary Horowitz becoming a stalker is more creepy than funny.

Ellen DeGeneres plays a single woman, Martha Alston. Martha falls for a very charming man named Whitman Crawford. He seems perfect for her until Martha begins to see a different side of Whitman. When she sees that Mr. Right has a different personality, she does whatever she can to get rid of him.

Though it had potential, “Mr. Wrong” didn’t have a great script to support the talented actors. Furthermore, the storyline of an obsessive psychopathic man who breaks his own finger in the name of love is far from funny.

Zack Bradley works at Super Club; he relies on the job to provide for himself and his grandmother. Despite needing the job, he’s not a very hard worker. Vince Downey revels in being an employee of the month. Zack is happy to let Vince have his fame, yet all of this changes when an attractive cashier named Amy Renfro transfers to their store. Zack is smitten. When he finds out Amy dates men who are employees of the month, he makes it his mission to stop Vince’s streak.

While it’s sometimes funny, “Employee of the Month” fails to deliver as a memorable romantic comedy. A more solid script or different actors may have made a difference.

Spencer Aimes is a government super-assassin who hangs up his coat when he meets Jen Kornfeldt and marries her. Years later, their idyllic marriage comes crashing down when they discover there are hired killers trying to take them out.

While the plot has much potential, many critics state that “Killers” fails to deliver, stating the script was not funny and the storyline was predictable.

Gigli is a hitman hired by the mob to kidnap a district attorney’s brother. However, the mob boss thinks he needs help to do it and sends Ricki, played by Jennifer Lopez, as someone to supervise the assignment. While in a small apartment, Gigli begins to fall for Ricki. However, she isn’t exactly available.

While the plot sounds sweet, critics of the movie beg to differ. “Gigli” is described as having a mediocre script, lacking chemistry between Affleck and Lopez, and boring.

Gwen Moss is a romantic, and Nick Dawkan is more withdrawn. When Moss is tasked with writing a book about Francesca Lanfield, a child star, she meets Dawkan, and their chemistry is unquestionable.

“Til’ There Was You” has its funny moments. However, critics say there is just too much plot crammed into the movie, making it more difficult to enjoy.

Reuben Feffer is a very careful man. He doesn’t take risks. However, after his wife cheats on him on their honeymoon, he’s at a loss. His friend encourages Reuben to attend a party, which leads him to reconnect with an old classmate, Polly. The two couldn’t be more different, but their connection grows stronger with time.

Critics say if “Along Came Polly” had a better script, it may be different, but instead, it is predictable and leans too much on gross humor.

When Kassie Larson, played by Jennifer Aniston, decides she wants a baby, she opts for artificial insemination. Her best friend Wally is in love with her but won’t tell her. Instead, Wally gets drunk and switches out the sperm donor’s sample with his own. Fast forward to the future, Kassie returns to New York City seven years later, and Wally finally meets her son Sebastion. When he notices how similar Sebastian is to him, Wally wonders, “Could Sebastian be his son?”

“The Switch” had some funny moments; however, the plot of Wally replacing the donor’s sample with his own feels wrong.

Dr. Charlie Logan has developed a reputation for being the perfect one-night stand. The reason is simple: women who sleep with him once find their true love shortly after being with him. When Charlie begins to develop feelings for Cam Wexler, he tries to find a way to shatter the curse that hangs over his love life.

According to critics, you’ll like this movie if you like crude humor. Otherwise, it is vulgar and carries very little wit.

Joe Tyler, played by Matthew Perry, is given the task of serving Sarah Moore papers. Yet Sara makes a proposition to avoid being served, making his job more complicated.

The storyline never truly takes off and lands within its full potential. To top off the mediocre script, Perry and Hurley have very little chemistry, making it hard to believe they fall in love.

After their separation, Paul Morgan wants to win back his wife, Meryl. While he is in her office one night, there is a murder. The Morgans are placed in Witness Protection immediately and sent to Wyoming. While adjusting to the Western lifestyle, the Morgans need to work through many relationship barriers.

Even though this script had the talents of Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker, critics state the pair lacked chemistry, and the script was unfunny and actually pretty boring.

Tom and Hannah are best friends. He loves to date, while she wants to settle down. As Tom realizes he is in love with Hannah, she announces her engagement. To top it all off, Hannah asks Tom to be her Maid of Honor. He agrees and secretly plans to sabotage her wedding.

“Made of Honor” does have a talented cast. However, the script is predictable and akin to “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” except with a happier ending, for the best friend at least.

Zack Siler is a popular high school jock. When his girlfriend dumps him in a very public way, Zack makes a bet with a friend that he can turn any unattractive girl into a prom queen. Enter Laney Boggs, the school “geek.” As Zach starts to change Laney, he develops feelings for her.

Although the movie had its moments, it is a cliche teen film about the” ugly duckling” who turns beautiful once you remove her glasses.

Sarah Huttinger and her fiance, Jeff Daly, return to her hometown for her sister’s wedding. While there, she discovers that her family inspired the movie “The Graduate.” Equipped with the knowledge that her dad may not be her biological father. She sets out to meet Beau Burroughs, a man who slept with her mom and grandma.

Although “Rumor Has It” has an interesting plot, a combination of a lack of chemistry between the actors and an unfunny script throws the potential out the window. (Read about comedies that the audience loved but hated by critics.)