A quick guide of the genre of romantic comedy.
The one true tribute to melt hearts and make everyone believe that love conquers all.
Okay, thats great but how do you go about doing this?
The Princess Bride / 20th Century Fox
How do you write the best romantic comedy the world has ever seen?
Its because of the symbolism.
In these places, its all about the hustle and bustle.
You’ve Got Mail/ Warner Bros.
No one stops for a moment, since theyre always grinding or moving to the next location.
So, when a stranger bumps into you, it turns your world upside down.
It must have been Loveebus working in mysterious ways.
Serendipity/ Miramax Films
Okay, okay… Ill stop mentioning the love demon.
Step 2: One person needs to be seeing or infatuated with someone else
Hey.
I dont write the rules here, but every rom-com needs some kind of love triangle at play.
When Harry Met Sally/ Columbia Pictures
Its about wanting the unattainable.
Its all about creating the star-crossed lovers appeal.
Oh, woe, you miserable tree, how unfair of thee!
10 Things I Hate About You/ Buena Vista
They fall in love, but there are obstacles namely, other people in their path.
Despite fighting the urge to be together, they eventually give in to the power of love.
Because this is where it all falls apart and hearts break.
This is a false start of a new tomorrow.
Nothing goes as planned here.
And it looks to be over between them.
Its all as simple as the couple cant bear to go on without each other.
They realize that even if its difficult, they will make it work.
And cut to credits!
