Over the course of his decades-long career, Matthew McConaughey has experimented with many different genres, but some of his most memorable (though not always his best) films are his romantic comedy films. McConaughey got his start in 1993, when he made a memorable appearance in the coming-of-age comedy, Dazed and confused. From there, the Texas-born actor chose projects of all types, from legal thrillers to sci-fi dramas. Nowadays, McConaughey has proven his dramatic talent in films like Interstellar and Dallas Buyers Club, but some lighter and more adorable films are his romantic comedies.
It’s been more than a decade since McConaughey last starred in a romantic comedy film, but even so, these films have remained firmly in popular culture. Like many other handsome leading men in the early 2000s, McCounaughey secured himself a place as one of the public’s beloved on-screen sweethearts, and no Oscar-nominated McConaughey film can change that. Ultimately, These are films that aren’t necessarily of the highest quality, but still have that McConaughey charm. Plus, many of them are so nostalgic that it’s hard not to love them.
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My boyfriend is back
A boy returns from the dead to woo his crush
Unfortunately, to rank McConaughey’s romantic comedies, it’s imperative to start with the worst. 1993 My boyfriend is back definitely fits that bill. The 1993 horror comedy follows Johnny, a high school senior who is desperately in love with a girl named Missy. To get her attention, he organizes a robbery at her work, but ends up being killed by a real thief. However, when Johnny comes back to life as a zombie, he continues his search for Missy’s love.
Ultimately, neither critics nor audiences were thrilled with My boyfriend is back. It has a dismal 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, with many criticizing the film for its over-the-top silliness and sitcom attitudes. Happily, McConaughey only played a small role in this disastrous romantic comedy. In his second role, McConaughey played Guy No. 2. Notably, other stars like Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Matthew J. Fox also took on background roles in the film. My boyfriend is back It was a pretty rocky start to McConaughey’s romantic comedy journey, but the good news is that he only went up from here.
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Tips toes
A man hides a big secret from his pregnant fiancée
Yet another horrible romantic comedy from McConaughey is his 2003 film, Tips toes. Just from the premise alone, you can see how poorly this film has aged. In tiptoe, McConaughey plays Steven, a man who must reveal to his pregnant fiancée that his entire family is made up of little people.if your own child is born with dwarfism. After its release, Tips toes It was considered to be in bad taste and one of the worst films ever made, (Yahoo.) In addition to being poorly written and edited, the film also received backlash for casting Gary Oldman as Steven’s twin brother due to Oldman’s lack of dwarfism and his age.
Tips toes just slightly better rates on Rotten Tomatoes than My boyfriend is backgaining 22%. Despite the film’s poor performance, it boasts a pretty impressive cast, including McConaughey, Oldman, Kate Beckinsale, and Patricia Arquette. Fortunately for all these actors, this 2003 film has been all but forgotten. In general, isn’t a McConaughey romantic comedy that audiences should be clamoring to see. However, for those who like somewhat strange and notorious films, this could be the ideal choice.
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Fool’s gold
A treasure hunter and his ex reunion
Another McConaughey romantic comedy with a somewhat bizarre premise is the 2008 Fool’s gold. In this film, McConaughey plays Finn, a treasure hunter who has dedicated his life to finding a sunken Spanish ship.. When he finds a clue as to where the ship might be, he teams up with his ex-wife and her rich boss to find the treasure. However, Finn and Tess’ quest is interrupted by Finn’s creditor, who hopes to take the wealth as his own. Despite reuniting McConaughey and Kate Hudson after another more successful romantic comedy, Fool’s gold failed to impress audiences or critics.
Without defining its romantic comedy genre or its action genre Fool’s gold ends up leaving everyone disappointed.
The main criticisms Fool’s gold, that took the film to 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, are the fact that the film does not bring anything new or exciting to the table. The story is incredibly simple and presented in a bland and apathetic way. The stakes never truly present themselves, so there’s little reason for the audience to care deeply about the characters. Furthermore, the film doesn’t seem to know exactly what it wants to be. Without defining its romantic comedy genre or its action genre Fool’s gold ends up leaving everyone disappointed.
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Ghosts of past girlfriends
A Christmas Carol Retelling
This is where McConaughey’s romantic comedies start to improve a little. The change begins in 2009 Ghosts of past girlfriends. McConaughey plays Connor, a womanizer who reunites with his childhood love at his brother’s wedding. The night before the wedding, Connor is visited by three “ghosts,” who take the form of his previous girlfriends. By showing him his past, present, and romantic future, Connor realizes he must let go of his fear and finally follow his heart. Alongside McConaughey, the film stars Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas and Emma Stone.
Ghosts of past girlfriends It’s far from McConaughey’s best romantic comedy, but it’s passable compared to some of his worst romantic comedies. The film unfolds exactly as any viewer would expect from a Christmas Carol retelling, making it a little boring, but much more familiar and comfortable than McConaughey’s weirder films. With 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and a good box office performance Ghosts of past girlfriends is in the middle of McConaughey’s romantic comedy lineup.
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Failed to start
A man who still lives with his parents
Another romantic comedy that is a step up for McConaughey is the 2006 Launch failed. In this film, McConaughey plays Tripp, a man who still lives comfortably with his parents. Worried about him, Tripp’s parents hire an “expert” to get him out of the house: a woman named Paula, who is in the business of dating men like Tripp to boost her confidence. However, things get complicated when Tripp and Paula aren’t exactly what each other expected and, worse, the two begin to develop true feelings for each other.
Many critics disparaged Failed to start for being just another stereotypical romantic comedy, but perhaps that’s what makes this film so much better than McConaughey’s other romantic comedies. Instead of trying to be different or unexpected, Failed to start gives audiences exactly what they’re looking for: two attractive people who fall in love. It also helps that the film has an incredible cast, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, Terry Bradshaw, and Kathy Bates. Therefore, Failed to start It’s nothing special, but it will give audiences exactly what they’re looking for.
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Magic Mike
A male stripper looks for love
A McConaughey romantic comedy that some may forget is Magic Mike. This film follows a young man named Mike who spends his nights headlining at an all-male strip club. Mike takes another young man under his wing at the club, but soon realizes that his occupation could cause problems in his romantic life. Although McConaughey is not the titular Mike Magic Mike It is still considered one of the actor’s best romantic comedies. Magic Mike Not only was it a box office success, but it also got a strong score on Rotten Tomatoes at 78%.
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All Magic Mike movies |
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Magic Mike |
2012 |
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Magic Mike XL |
2015 |
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Magic Mike’s Last Dance |
2023 |
Magic Mike is able to succeed where other McConaughey romantic comedies haven’t because it fully commits to its premise. Where McConaughey’s other unexpected romantic comedies feel campy or unserious, Magic Mike is dedicated to telling his story, even if it is a little unorthodox. Additionally, this is another film that has a wonderfully talented cast that includes Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, and Olivia Munn. As Mike’s boss, Dallas, McConaughey is able to embody a character very different from his usual role.but he plays with precision and accuracy.
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The wedding planner
A wedding planner falls in love with her client
The romantic comedy that began McConaughey’s journey as a romantic lead was from 2001 The wedding planner. Based on how fun this movie is, it’s no surprise that McConaughey has taken on other roles in romantic comedies. In The wedding planner, a woman named Mary is a successful wedding planner and recently threw a big wedding. At the same time, she has a chance encounter with a handsome pediatrician, who makes her believe in love again. However, Mary’s plans quickly hit a dead end when she discovers that the man of her dreams will also be the groom at her next wedding.
The wedding planner is the definition of a successful romantic comedy. This movie isn’t just about two people who fall in love: it’s messy, silly, and most importantly, touching. Watching Mary unpack her own feelings about love is a delight, especially considering her work as a wedding planner. Plus, Jennifer Lopez’s chemistry with McConaughey is unparalleled. This is a film that takes the audience on a rollercoaster of emotions, but in the end they will be glad they went through it all because the happy ending is so sweet.
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How to lose a guy in 10 days
A writer tries to get a man to leave her in 10 days
Finally, McConaughey’s best and most memorable romantic comedy is 2003 How to lose a guy in 10 days. The film follows Andie, an advice columnist who is doing an experiment where she teaches her readers how to make a guy lose interest in you in 10 days. However, Andie’s plans backfire when she chooses Ben as her target, a man so confident in his romantic abilities that he is convinced he can make Andie fall in love with him in 10 days. What follows is a chaotic but moving exploration of two people discovering what they really need in love.
How to lose a guy in 10 days is a classic romantic comedy that tops many viewers’ favorite romantic comedy lists. It’s funny and silly while hitting all the right beats to make the audience’s hearts melt. Of all your romantic opposites, McConaughey may have the best chemistry with Kate Hudson in this film. The actors perfectly portray the mind games and unexpected feelings that develop between their characters. Ultimately, How to lose a guy in 10 days It’s not the most mind-blowing film of McConaughey’s career, but it’s a romance film that everyone should watch at least once.