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Jan 25, 2023 · The screenplay, written by Adrian Tomine and based on his own graphic novel, is intelligent and wisely addresses clichés and tropes while avoiding falling victim to them. The script juggles different characters and personalities while making them multi-dimensional characters that feel real.
Feb 13, 2023 · A hilarious and candid comedy that embraces our imperfections, self-inflicted wounds, and the holes we put ourselves in. Directed by Randall Park, we review the 2023 movie Shortcomings, which does not contain spoilers.
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“Shortcomings” avoids romantic comedy clichés by not focusing on who’s going to be in a happy romance at the end. It’s a mostly entertaining character study of about a cynical grouch and his lesbian best friend, as they navigate the dating scene.
Feb 17, 2017 · Although When Harry Met Sally belongs to the pantheon of great romantic comedies, Tucker's essay argues that the film achieves much of its success by breaking the conventions associated with the romantic comedy. "The challenge is to keep convention but avoid cliché.”
- Justin Morrow
There's some social drinking, and a character smokes cigarettes. Characters argue and shout, there's an example of road rage, and dialogue includes violent descriptions. A clever deconstruction of the romantic comedy genre, and a smart look at LGBTQ+ and Asian American representation, the movie offers plenty of commentary on cultural identity.
- Randall Park
- Jeffrey M. Anderson
- Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki
Apr 12, 2013 · Romantic-comedy films are not a major source for developing unrealistic expectations about relationships among young adults, finds a new study to be published online this week in the National...
Dec 6, 2016 · The relationships presented in romantic comedies are often unrealistic and set up false expectations which can compromise actual relationships. The key to fighting back against this issue is to have an increased awareness of how real relationships work. Although watching romantic comedies may be fun and seem harmless, like almost
