5 Romantic Movies That Won't Make You Retch Not only is February the most barren time of year for decent movies, but it's when the studios pull out their big guns and aim for our hearts like Cupid with a bazooka and dollar signs in his little cherub eyes. There's always room for guilty popcorn and Twizzler pleasures, but if you're craving something a little more complex — Truffles with sea salt! — check out these romantic comedies.