I’ve stumbled upon a popular blog post from the Movie Blog which had a title… drumroll please…
Why Women Need To Stop Watching Romantic Movies
So why was I intrigued by the post? Or should I say why was it even named most popular? The simple answer would be because it’s the truth. The moment I read the title I was laughing inside because I am so guilty of it and i’ll bet a thousand of pesos (Yes, Filipino money) that the majority who viewed it were at the same situation as me. Yes, everything was true that girls think that guys should walk through rain or that it they should say romantic lines whenever they propose. But saying that “men aren’t like that” is not the point. Men are not born romantic but they tend to be when the time is needed. I am definitely not a “pro-bradpitt is the ideal guy” kind of person but I am indeed someone who appreciate simple efforts by men to be the gentlemen that they should be. So I guess my answer is, Romantic Movies are good for girls as a form of escapade from reality but bad if you drag the whole detailed idea “of what guys should do” out the theatres. From the said answer equates that there’s no stopping girls from watching romantic movies. period. 
I think that romantic movies encourage false expectations in both men and women when it comes to relationships. Things don’t always work out; they don’t always end up together. Don’t think I don’t like them though, I just watched Before Sunrise and Before Sunset and loved them so much I sat down and wrote about them.
Also, can’t it be said that all movies give false expectations? When was the last time you were greeted by a mysterious stranger and recruited into a super-secret spy organization?
By: The Eighth Art on July 10, 2008
at 3:24 am