Arts & Culture
Five Pre-2000s Rom-Coms to Watch This Valentine’s Day
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In 2023, Anyone But You raked in an impressive $220 million worldwide on a budget of only $25 million, which many interpreted as a sign of a potential romantic comedy revival in the modern film industry. However, some critics argued that the film ultimately failed to include one of the most crucial aspects of romantic comedies: on-screen chemistry. I’d place myself alongside those critics. The film casts Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney — two extremely conventionally attractive actors — in the roles of everyday singles, which hinders the film’s ability to allow audiences to connect completely with the characters and story. Additionally, the plot relies heavily on many absurd comedic situations and romantic tropes, rather than moments that highlight a true bond between the two characters.