Whenever I see a romantic comedy, or even a epic romance film, I can't help but feel a little frustrated. Sure, I love to see the main characters end up happily ever after, but let's be realistic, it usually doesn't work out that way! I happen to think movies like When Harry Met Sally give false hope that Mr. Right could be right in front of your face when realistically that's a pretty uncommon scenario. I hate to be a Debbie Downer but I have to ask, do you think romance films negatively impact real-life relationships? Do they leave a sour taste in your mouth because they are so unrealistic, or do they give you hope that one day, you'll have your own version of a fairly-tale ending?
Labour Of Love
Elle Passions
Marc by Marc Jacobs
I love them so much!! The poll summed it up..theygive me HOPE!! one day..one day
1they're way too idealistic but cute nonetheless.
hehe
2i learned not to expect all that perfection, but at the same time i enjoy watching one with hubby so he can get a hint
I adore watching these when I am in a relationship, they usually make me cry:)
I hate watching them when I am single. They make me cry:(
3I adore the books more than a film!
4jessie m - LOOOOOL
5My boyfriend of just over 2 years now was in my geology class freshman year and second semester in my lab. I just happen to ask him a question one day and started talking and we've been together ever since. And i never thought that I would find someone so comfortable to be around.
6I just love them. They fill my heart and make me feel good.
7I love them. I always have and while I do acknowledge they are quite unrealistic I still keep watching them
8I like romantic films with tragic endings
9I don't care for them, but not because they make me bitter (I'm in a great relationship & still don't care for them). I just think they're cheesy.
10i grew up loving romantic flicks but i went through a period where i couldn't stand them. Sometimes i find them cheesy as well but now im back to enjoying one from time to time. I think it was "The Notebook" that broke my anti-romantic flick attitude.
11girlie871 - The Notebook is my absolute favorite.
I will always love chick flicks, whether I'm in a relationship or single. I know it's not realistic, but it's nice to dream.
12I love romance movies!!
13Sometimes, romantic films are so out there, I wonder to myself that stuff in some movies never happen in real life. But deep within me, they give me a glimmer of hope that I too one day will find my true love. I root for the girls who have no hope, but end up getting everything plus more then they could ever want.
Like the Notebook and Titanic.
14I can't stand them. I've given them several chances, but to no avail.
I am in a loving relationship so I'm not bitter about them. I just find them annoying.
15I said other.
I usually can't stand them at all. I'm married so they don't make me bitter, I just don't like the way they portray love. They're totally unrealistic. In fact, real life love is a million times better.
There are a few exceptions. I love Amelie, Pride and Prejudice and a few others but not very many romance movies make the cut for me.
16eightieslingo you just made want to watch amelie.
I love romance movies, but I hate how they are idealized. My boyfriend wouldn't do a lot of the cutesy stuff that are in the movies... Boo.
17I don't hate romantic movies but I usually watch them to make me feel better and I end up feeling sad because I haven't found anyone yet.
18It depends on how well made the movie is. I don't care if I am in a relationship or not. A bad movie is a bad movie.
19I like romantic comedies. I'd rather not just this uber sappy movies, I like a little chuckle or two.
20I LOVE romantic comedies!!! Sleepless in Seattle is one of my all-time FAVORITE movies!
21Nothing beats Love Actually
22I'm not a big fan of romantic movies as a genre. Not because they depress me or make me bitter, but more because they're just not my cup of tea.
I agree with kia above: a good movie is a good movie, it doesn't matter what it's about.
23I should add that I don't dislike ALL romantic movies. There are some that I dig. Like When Harry Met Sally, Atonement, Annie Hall, The Princess Bride, Before Sunset, True Romance, Eternal Sunshine, Say Anything... I'm sure there are a few more.
But I haven't liked most of the romantic movies that I've seen: Love Actually, Sleepless in Seattle, How to Lose a Guy, You've Got Mail, Notting Hill, Sweet Home Alabama, Two Weeks Notice, etc. They do nothing for me.
24I have always hated chick flicks.
25Not because they are mushy and make me want that...but I find them pretty boring and pridictable!
If it's a good movie, I'll probably like it. If it's not, I probably won't. Genre doesn't itself define whether I'm going to like a movie or not, nor does my relationship status.
26I just don't like them, period. And I married my best friend.
27I love romantic movies, and I always have. It's not that they give me hope, b/c I'm married and very happy, I just love that type of movie.
28I love them since those kinds of things do happen in real life once in a while. You never know where love could be and that is really the point of romantic movies. That being said I probably wouldn't like them as much if I were single lol.
29i picked other. i love romantic comedies. but romantic movies don't give me hope nor do they make me bitter. i just think they can be super cute and enjoyable.
30i love them, as long as they are also fun and intelligent. they do not depress me, even though obviously real life relationships are much more complex. real life can also be very romantic at times.. just not ALL the time..
31Sometimes they can be way too far fetched but I love them all the same....although I couldn't watch them non stop forever, I need variety in my movie watching.
32Post New Comment
Please share your opinion with our community, but make sure it is on topic and follows our Community Rules. We moderate comments and prohibit personal attacks, threats, spam, lewd images, or the promotion of your personal website.