The 2010s were a great decade for the resurgence of romantic comedies. Here are the 10 best rom-coms of that decade, ranked for your reading pleasure.

10. Friends with Benefits (2011) – Starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, this film provided a modern take on the complexities of friends turning into lovers, with witty banter and a charming supporting cast.

9. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) – A star-packed ensemble including Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Julianne Moore showcased intertwined love stories that were both humorous and heartfelt.

8. Bridesmaids (2011) – While predominantly a comedy, the romantic elements in Kristen Wiig’s breakout film added depth to a story about friendship and finding love in unexpected places.

7. The Big Sick (2017) – Based on a true story, Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan brought to life a cross-cultural romantic tale that was equally comedic and poignant.

6. About Time (2013) – A unique blend of romance and science fiction, this film explored themes of love and time travel with Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams at the forefront.

5. Silver Linings Playbook (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar for her role alongside Bradley Cooper in this dramedy about two lost souls finding connection amidst personal struggles.

4. Sleeping with Other People (2015) – Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie had undeniable chemistry as two friends who might be more than they’re willing to admit, in a smart and saucy twist on the rom-com genre.

3. La La Land (2016) – A visually stunning musical that reinvigorated the genre with its bittersweet love story between Emma Stone’s aspiring actress and Ryan Gosling’s jazz musician.

2. Easy A (2010) – Emma Stone’s breakthrough role as a high school student navigating the complex social web of rumors and romance was sharp, funny, and surprisingly tender.

1. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – Making history with its all-Asian cast, this movie was not only significant culturally but also an enchanting modern Cinderella story set against the backdrop of opulent Singapore.

These films prove that the romantic comedy is an evolving genre capable of delivering laughs along with endearing love stories that capture our hearts time and again.