With the upcoming release of quirky romantic comedy ‘Love and Other Drugs’ we’re going to take a look at some of the more unusual moments in films where people manage to win over their loved ones, some of which definitely come with the warning do not try at home:

1.The Notebook: ‘Behind every great love is a great story’: the tagline says it all. The 2004 hit film tells the story ofNoah and Ally, a passionate young couple who are torn apart by their crippling social differences (and particularly by Ally’s interfering and snobbish mother), but are reunited years later. Whilst the plot seems suitably normal for a romantic film, the moment which Noah seems to convince Ally to choose him over her new fiancé isn’t, not least because it takes place in a rowing boat. It starts ordinarily enough with Noah taking Ally on a casual row around the lake: however when the storm hits things change. Rather than the expected light rain in which the couple inevitably run into each others’ arms, a torrential downpour occurs, leaving the pair soaked and arguing. Noah’s unconventional approach to wooing here does work wonders, leaving us with the unexpected message: flowers and chocolates aside, a rickety rowing boat in the midst of heavy showers can reunite even the most separated lovers.

2.Bridget Jones’ Diary:  ‘For anyone who’s ever been set up, stood up or felt up’: a tagline to set up a loyal following.The 2001 Brit-flick rom-com focuses on Bridget, an average 30 something woman who, whilst struggling with various issues including her weight and career, is determined to improve her luck with men. After falling for her charming yet womanising boss Daniel, she eventually realises it is really the ‘nice man’ Mark Darcy that she is destined for. All seems to be progressing well as he returns to ‘kiss her goodbye’: however when she finds he has read her diary which has some unflattering comments about him to say the least, she fears she may have lost him. Cue one of the more unusual costume decisions on the part of a character in panic: a cardigan and trainers teamed with some leopard print underwear. Naturally she sprints after Darcy in the flurrying snow dressed in this natty attire, and is successful as she finds he was merely buying her a new diary. Dating tip to be taken from this: Sprinting after your offended love one is necessary. Clothing is optional.

3. 10 Things I Hate About You: ‘They’re spitefully romantic’: a tagline to set the tone perfectly for the film. The 1999adaptation of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ focuses on 2 budding romances between Cameron and Bianca (the latter of whom can only date when her older sister dates) and Kat and Patrick (Patrick initially having been paid to date Kat so as Bianca can date.) Naturally Patrick eventually realises he has genuine feelings for Kat and wants to win her over regardless to the money he’s receiving. He uses a number of tactics to try and get her attention which begins fairly arbitrarily with appearing in her favourite haunts, but culminates in one of the less ordinary methods of seduction: serenading, with a twist. Not only does he approach Kat in the quad in the middle of her sports lesson singing ‘Can’t take my eyes off you’, but he also brings with him an entire brass band. Whilst undoubtedly extremely romantic, the gesture comes both as a huge surprise being from the resident school bad-boy, and is rather dramatic considering the situation. However, it is eventually successful so the wooing suggestion from the film seems to be: when in doubt, bring out the brass band and make a huge public display of affection. Even to the embittered quiet girl who hates attention, it’s a winner!