Friday Five: My top five movie boyfriends
Lloyd, played by John Cusack, is graciously honest, quietly confident , and completely devoted to Diane. This is one of my favorite scenes from “Say Anything” where he tells Diane’s dad what he wants, no, doesn’t want, to do with his life. Classic Lloyd Dobler.
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(This clip is from my YouTube Channel: SuzClips. I choose my favorite clips from movies or copy and post them myself if I can find them. )
Oh, Mr. Darcy with your long black jacket, wildly successful career, and sullen-faced attitude, you’re no match for Lizzy’s wit and charm. Give up already and admit you love her…
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…nicely done, Mr. Darcy.
3. Robby Benson as Nick Peterson in Ice Castles.
I dare you to find a female between the ages of 35-45 years old who didn’t have a major, rewind the VHS a million times to the birthday cake scene, crush on Jake Ryan.
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All he said was “As you wish…” That about closes the deal for me and he’s got that whole Dread Pirate Roberts thing going on the side. Irresistible.
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# 1 is really up for grabs between Mr. Darcy and Lloyd Dobler. I’d like to see them fight over me for it.
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