Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan may not have made a movie together for nine or so years, but they’re still the reigning couple of on-screen lovers. But RedEye thinks there may be a duo equipped to dethrone the cutie-pie pair — Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The “Titanic” duo is currently filming their second film together, “Revolutionary Road,” in which they star as a 1950s married couple (they certainly love their period films, don’t they?). So, can Leo and Kate oust Tom and Meg? Let the Faceoff begin!
OSCARS
Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet: Leo’s been nominated for three. Kate’s been nominated for five. Neither has won one yet, but they’ve got a lot of movies left in ’em. It’s inevitable. (ARROW)
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan: Tom’s been nominated for five and has won two. Meg … well, Meg hasn’t been nominated for any Oscars. But she does have a Blockbuster Entertainment Award!
MOVIE QUALITY
Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet: “Titanic” was pretty good for a blockbuster, and it continues to bring a tear to RedEye’s eye no matter how many times we’ve seen it. (ARROW)
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan: Ever see “Joe Versus the Volcano?” If not, don’t. “Sleepless in Seattle” and “You’ve Got Mail” are decent chick-flicks, and sometimes you need a good one.
CHEMISTRY
Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet: We only have one movie to judge, but we weren’t feeling any major sparks. They need to turn up the heat.
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan: Scorchin’. Even in crappy “Joe.” (ARROW)
BEST NICKNAME
Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet: Kaprio
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan: Meganks (ARROW)
BOX OFFICE
Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet: “Titanic” is the highest grossing movie of all time. Ever. (ARROW)
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan: Their three movies combined don’t put an iceberg’s dent into “Titanic.”
HOTNESS FACTOR
Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet: Leo continues to be a heartthrob, Kate is a hottie, we just wish her blond hair and dark eyebrows were the same color. Blond or brunet — pick one. (ARROW)
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan: Tom has never been a classic looker, but his charm goes a long way. Meg … well, Meg has been rocking the same tousled ‘do since the mid-90s.
THE WINNER: Looks like Kaprio has a real shot at becoming the next most-loved romantic screen pair. Meganks shouldn’t despair though — RedEye bets there’s a hit nursing home comedy for the senior citizen set in their future.
