5 Surprisingly Romantic Films to Watch for Valentine’s Day
5 Surprisingly Romantic Films to Watch for Valentine’s Day
Romance films have been a cornerstone of cinema for decades. With Valentine’s Day coming, here are some of the most unexpected romance films to watch.
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Valentine’s Day often sees an influx in romantic films, whether they’re more dramatic or lean into the romantic comedy category. No matter the choice, love is definitely in the air. However, some movie fans may not be looking for the traditional boy meets girl love story and instead want something with a twist. Thankfully, some films have been released over the decades that bridge the gap between a genre film and a traditional love story. The best part is all of them have engaging stories that only serve to enhance the romantic threads woven into the narrative.
Free Guy Takes Video Game Romances to a New Level
Released in 2021, Free Guy follows Guy (Ryan Reynolds), an NPC in an MMORPG who gains free thought after meeting a woman named Molotov Girl (Jodie Comer). In the game, he begins to have feelings for her as the two embark on an epic adventure filled with danger and conspiracy. The romance of the film ends up being a driving force that helps stop the plans of the game’s developer and also helps Guy understand the type of person he wants to be in a digital world. While the story is heavy on humor and action, the heart comes from its romance and cleverly sneaks in a twist that helps tie the film’s emotional core up with a nice bow before the credits roll.
WALL-E Shows How Love Has No Bounds
Disney/Pixar’s WALL-E follows a small trash compactor robot who spends his days picking up the taste left behind after humans left Earth in a mess of trash. He also learns more about the human condition through various artifacts he finds as he cleans. One of them is the film Hello, Dolly!, which makes him a romantic. When a more advanced robot, EVE, arrives to scan for life on Earth, WALL-E becomes smitten, and the two begin a topsy turvy romance. While the film is more of a lesson for humanity to take care of themselves and the Earth, its love story also shows that persistence, kind heart and genuine affection go a long way as WALL-E protects the one thing he loves.
Edward Scissorhands Proves Romance Can Come From Unlikely Places
Edward Scissorhands follows the last of an elderly inventor’s robotic creations. But sadly, the inventor was unable to replace Edward’s hands before his death, leaving him with scissors for hands. Tim Burton’s film shows his gradual acclimation to suburban life, playing heavily on the fish out of water trope to create a unique story. While not everyone accepts him for who he is, Edward eventually falls for his caregiver’s daughter, Kim, and the two begin an unexpected but genuine romance. While the story ends with heartbreak, it promises that their love continues to burn even through the coldest winters.
Avatar Uses a Classic Trope To Create a Powerful Love Story
James Cameron’s Avatar follows Jake Scully, a paraplegic who travels to the planet Pandora to enter the Avatar program. Through a neural link, he can pair with a body that resembles the planet’s native inhabitants, the Na’vi. While his purpose is to meet with the locals and convince them to grant his people access to their resources, he instead forms a strong bond with a native Na’vi named Neytiri. The two eventually fall in love, leading to Jake siding against the humans. The story follows the classic Pocahontas trope, but its rich world and detailed romance between Jake and Neytiri keep the story fresh and the stakes high.
The Mummy Proves That Opposites Really Do Attract
The Mummy is a remake of the Universal Classic monster film of the same name. However, rather than being traditional horror, the film blends action and adventure and introduces the cavalier hero, Rick O’Connell, and his quick-witted and intelligent ally, Evie Carnahan. Together, along with a collection of other adventurers, they awaken a centuries-old mummy and bring about the apocalypse. As the two fight off the deadly Imhotep, who believes Evie could help reincarnate his lost love, Rick and Evie don’t get along at first. But as the story progresses, they begin to see each other’s talents and prove that while they aren’t similar in interests or personality, they still complete one another.
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