"Hey Brooke--we're going to see Watchmen, you want to come?"
No thanks, I’ll pass.
“Brooke—we’re renting Quantum of Solace, you want to watch it with us?
Nope.
“Brooke, you want to go see He’s Just Not That Into You?”
Absolutely!
What you just read was a reenactment of my daily routine. I will pretty much always be in the mood for a romantic comedy, while all other movies will take a back seat to the often fluffy, unrealistic nonsense that makes up my favorite genre.
The truth is, I don’t care that some of my favorite movies will never win an Oscar. All I want is to be entertained. I want a great romantic story with a bit of comic relief and a happy ending. That’s it. That’s all I need.
I don’t want to be scared out of my mind, or grossed out with bloody scenes, or get involved in a convoluted story. I just want a basic, easygoing film that will satisfy my craving for a diversion from my work or daily life. I just want something that will make me laugh a little, put a smile on my face, and give me hope that maybe, perhaps, it is possible that the man of my dreams will stop me at the airport before I board a plane to tell me that he loved me. Or maybe that the stranger I met on the subway actually is going to find me again and we’ll magically fall in love.
Ok, fine—you claim that romantic comedies aren’t realistic. You’re right. Films about superheros or constant explosions are much better depictions of real life.
Now it’s not that I don’t enjoy all types of movies out there—when I’m in the right mood. But I will always be in the mood for When Harry Met Sally, Hitch, Pretty Woman or 13 Going on 30.
What can I say—I’m a hopeless romantic comedy lover!
1 comment:
When Harry Met Sally is my favorite!! Although I have to say, romantic comedies don't always do it for me... but When Harry Met Sally can never steer you wrong.
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