If you are anything like me, the romantic comedy is boring genre. True, there have been some remarkable films out there that fill you with glee and humour, but over the years, Hollywood has churned out formulaic pieces, making the whole genre quite tedious and bland.

As with most cinematic outings, it is up to the work of independent filmmakers to tackle these films with creative gusto. Like Michael Showalter’s The Big Sick, which is out today. The film revolves around a couple who are torn apart by their family expectations as well as a coma. To celebrate the release, we’re taking a look at the best unusual romantic comedies you may not have seen.

Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

Ryan Gosling has been the face of plenty romcoms and romdrams. His pretty good looks means he has accumulated a hefty fanbase thanks to his work in the…