Romance movies are prevalent in our culture, whether they inspire satirical tropes or put tears in our eyes. In the spirit of Valentineâs Day, this is a list of the best romance movies of every year from 2000 to 2009. Some are rom-coms, some are emotional, and others are just plain sappy. No matter what one looks for in a chick flick, thereâs something for everyone on this list, whether oneâs watching with a significant other, friends or alone. 2000- âLove and Basketballâ Since childhood, Monica Wright (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy McCall (Omar Epps) have bonded over their love for basketball and have secretly had feelings for each other. Although theyâre falling for one another, their separate paths draw them apart for years while they work toward their goals of playing professionally, with Quincy becoming a star on the court and Monica struggling for playing time. An injury reconnects them and it allows the two to question the future of their relationship.Â