Genre- Romantic Comedy/Comedy
Love: The central plot is mainly around a romantic relationship, often featuring a "meet-cute" and obstacles to overcome.
Humorous Tone: The narrative has humor, often relying on witty dialogue, slapstick, or situational comedy.
Happy Ending: Romantic comedies typically end with a resolution that sees the main characters happily together.
Idealized Characters: Characters are often seen as charming, and relatable, even if they have some flaws.
Themes of Love and friendship: The films often explore ideas of finding love and the importance of friendship, and personal growth.
Genre Conventions - Production Techniques
Fast-paced Editing: The editing is often quick and energetic, mirroring the humorous and lighthearted tone.
Bright and Colorful Visuals: The films tend to feature vibrant colors and aesthetically pleasing settings.
Upbeat Soundtrack: Music plays a crucial role, often featuring catchy pop songs or romantic ballads.
Crazy Situations: The narrative often features exaggerated or unrealistic situations, contributing to the comedic effect.
Use of Montages: Montages are frequently used to depict the progression of the relationship or to showcase the characters' personalities.
Institutional Conventions - How is the Genre Marketed
Young Adult Audience: Romantic comedies are often marketed towards young adults, mainly themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery.
Celeberties: The films often feature popular actors, particularly those known for their comedic timing and romantic appeal.
Romantic Imagery: Marketing materials heavily feature romantic imagery, such as couples embracing, laughing, or sharing intimate moments.
Use of Humor: The marketing likes to highlight he comedic aspects of the film, often using funny taglines and trailers.
Promotion on Social Media: Romantic comedies are promoted on social media platforms allot, using hashtags and engaging with fans.
Film example #1: When Harry Met Sally
Film Sample #2: Love Actually
List of other films examples:
Sleepless in Seattle
Bridget Jones's Diary
The Proposal
Crazy Rich Asians
To All the Boys I've Loved Before