Romantics.!

I am sure you are aware by now of the debut in theaters throughout the nation of the 90‘s tear jerking love story, The Titanic in 3D. Though I can only assume, I believe this film will once again be a hit in box offices after fifteen years since it’s first premiere.

Love stories seem to have great popularity in our society and this is nothing new. For countless decades now grandmothers, mothers and daughters around the nation come out to  
see  these films bringing along their spouses and sons (if they can get them to come). And whether admitted by the males or not, certain love stories which are considered classics, transcend gender and the stereotypes of being “a chick flick.” Just to name a few, there is obviously the Titanic and then there’s the Notebook, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and, Say Anything. Oh and let’s not forget the all time classic Romeo and Juliet.

So I began to wonder to myself why? Why do these movies gain so much popularity?

In my opinion, I believe it is because of the function they play in our society. Love is a topic or issue (however one views it) that is not only relatable to all audiences, but transcends all. These films serve to play out the way we all envision love, as fairy tales without cartoon characters but real people. Though many criticize these films saying they are unrealistic, think of what small good things they do. In a society where women are many times depicted as objects and are mistreated, these movies give females and males an idea of how they deserve to be treated and what love should look like. And yes maybe the story lines are dramatized, but the underlying messages are positive and true. I would say a little dramatization is better than the objectification that appear in other movies, wouldn’t you say?

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