Romantic Comedy Justin Crum & Rebekah Ignatowic
Romance vs. Romantic Comedy Guy meets girl Serious situation/conflicts Life or death situation Girl meets guy More light humor, less serious conflicts
Typical Roles The Cute Dream Guy Dorky Loveable Guy Cute, but not too cute female Every female can relate to her Supporting Friend Familial Characters that are affected by the relationship
Typical Plot Girl meets guy Girl looses guy Circumstantial happenings Girl and guy get together Characters come to realize “what is important” in life Happy Ending
Typical Settings Big City Home Life Weddings
Romantic Comedy Examples Bridget Jones’ Diary My Big Fat Greek Wedding My Best Friend’s Wedding Meet the Parents
Assumptions Being alone is inadequate. Love will solve your problems Heterosexual relationships are acceptable Families never support your decisions
Isn’t that precious?
Circumstantial Happenings Comedic Elements: Mistaken identity Disfigurement Competition Family Problems Confusion Decision making/over-thinking situations