Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Starring: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell
Director: Mike Newell
Frothier, much-loved British romantic comedy; lacks the magical realist touches.

Sliding Doors (1998)
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah
Director: Peter Howitt
Similarly themed romantic fantasy; lighter, fluffier, more star-powered.

Creative Movie Matches

Groundhog Day (1993)
Starring: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell
Director: Harold Ramis
Utterly charming romantic comedy also involves mysterious manipulation of time.

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed
Director: Frank Capra
Beloved classic about man given second chance at life.

Jamon Jamon (1993)
Starring: Penelope Cruz, Anna Galiena
Director: Bigas Luna
Steamy Spanish comedy/drama featuring the lovely Penelope Cruz.

Like Water for Chocolate (1992)
Starring: Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi
Director: Alfonso Arau
Flavorful, erotically charged art-house favorite, full of magical realist touches.

Open Your Eyes (1997)
Starring: Eduardo Noriega, Penelope Cruz
Director: Alejandro Amenabar
Truly mind-bending Spanish film blends romance, sci-fi, psychological thriller.