Genre Research

3/2/10

Romantic Comedy

Definition:

Romantic comedy films are movies with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as a true love able to surmount most obstacles.

Romantic comedy films are a sub-genre of comedy films as well as of romance films.

Examples of Romantic Comedies:

· Bridget Jones Diary

· My Big Fat Greek Wedding

· My Best Friends Wedding

· Meet the Parents

· Failure to Launch

Usual Plots:

1. Girl meets guy

2. Girl looses guy

3. Minor happenings

4. Guy and girl get back together

5. Characters come to realize “what is important” in life and that they were wrong

6. Happy Ending! :)

Typical lighting:

· Bright

· Colourful

Typical Sound:

· Happy, quirky music

· A little sad and slow music

Typical settings:

· City

· Home life

· Weddings

· Holidays

Typical Roles:

· The Cute Dream Guy or the Dorky Loveable Guy

· Cute, but not too cute female

· Every female can relate to her

· Supporting Friend

· Family Characters that are affected by the relationship

Typical Shots:

· Above and long

· Long/medium angles

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