Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Romance film conventions

  • Romance films are commonly aimed at female audience because they have a lot in common with the themes in the film.
  • It normally involves a boy meets girl scenario, and usually ends with a happy ending.
  • They usually seperate after an argument but eventually come back together.
  • Normally a comedic sidekick for the main character, sometimes in love with the main characters.
  • Soft lighting used to keep the audience in touch with reality.
  • Wedding bells, flowers, hearts commonly used to symbolise love.

Sub-genres of romance
  • Chick flick- are films that specifically target a female audience.
  • Romantic comedy- are films with light- hearted, humerous plotline, centered around the romance of a couple.
  • romantic action comedies- Is a blend of romantic comedy and action.
  • romantic drama- plot revolves around an obstacle preventing love between two lovers.

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