We all have flaws, so isn't it wonderful when a less than perfect character gets the absolutely perfect romance...
If you like rooting for the underdog, here are a few films featuring quirky/nerdy/strange heroes.
The Baxter
2005 Film
6.5/10-IMDb
The Baxter is a 2005 film written by, directed by and starring American comedian Michael Showalter. A “Baxterâ€, as defined by the film, is the nice, dull guy in a romantic comedy who is dumped at the end of the story for the protagonist.--Wikipedia
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Eagle vs Shark
2007 Film
6.7/10-IMDb
Eagle vs Shark is a 2007 New Zealand romantic comedy film directed by Taika Waititi and financed by the New Zealand Film Commission. The screenplay was also written by Waititi, based on the character of Lily created by Loren Horsley. Wikipedia
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How to Fall in Love (2012)
Still suffering from the ugly-duckling syndrome that branded his youth, Harold White (Eric Mabius) hires Annie Hayes (Brooke D’Orsay), the pretty and popular girl he knew in high school, to be his dating coach and help him shed his wallflower approach to romance. Annie even enlists her friend Kim (Kathy Najimy), a waitress at a local diner, to be Harold’s practice date. Annie draws Harold out of his shell and teaches him to win over a new love interest with the help of their shared passion for classic love songs. But when sparks unexpectedly fly between “student†and “teacher,†both Harold and Annie must learn how to make up for past mistakes if they’re going to hold onto true love.--Hallmark Channel
