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Romance in Films

Romance is one of the Major topics used in films, mainly there are 7 sub Genres of
Romance in Cinemas. Basically Romance in films are romantic tales being recorded in visual
medium and broadcasted into cinema halls and Televisions. Romantic films are usually
centered around different variations of Romances, such as that of Love at first sight, Un
answered love, Sentimental love, Obsessive love, Platonic love, Spiritual love, Forbidden
love, Destructive love, Sacrificial and Tragic love. Most of the films end in hero getting along
with his beloved, evading and pushing through everything. Romances in Television serials
are lengthier and complex, even though some romances in films are complex they tend to be
packed and compact. There are films like Spiderman, Avengers in which romance plays no
significant role in the plot, but leaves a hole in the heart of the viewer.

 7 Sub Genres of Romances used Cinema

Chick Flick Romantic movies that targets straight at


women, this genre is highly criticized and
controversial among women

Eg: The Notebook


Historical Romances Romantic tales told in a certain period or in
the setting of a period

Eg; Titanic
Romantic Action Most films that belong to this are a blend of
action and romance,

Eg: Mr.&Mrs. Smith


Romantic Comedy Romantic films with humorous plot lines,
light hearted comedies, the love between the
characters would prevail everything and
succeed at the end.
Humor in such movies are verbal,
situational

Eg: Four Weddings and a Funeral


Romantic Drama Revolves around a block, obstacle that
prevents the success/ formation of romantic
relation between individuals
Music plays an important role in these films
A happy ending is not
Eg: Casablanca
Romantic Fantasy Romantic tales told in a fantasy setting

Eg: The Princess Bride


Romantic Thriller Movies that have a story line, mixed with
elements of Romantic movies and thriller
movies
Action plays an important role in the film

Eg: The Bodyguard

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