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Romantic Comedy Analysis

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Romantic Comedies. We all know of at least one. Chances are we all have one that we could watch over and over again. But, why? What makes romantic comedies so appealing? Why do so many people like them? The Incredible Jessica James is a romantic comedy, that is also an adult’s coming of age movie, but not your typical one. A typical romcom plays love as an almost insignificantly light hearted joke. While love is still joked about, it isn’t quite as light hearted in The Incredible Jessica James. When people think of a rom com we typically think of one like: Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got Mail, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, 10 Things I Hate About You, or Pretty in Pink. The Incredible Jessica James doesn’t match up to those movies in a couple of ways. The Incredible Jessica James doesn’t completely shy around the politics of today’s society, it starts off light but gradually becomes a little more serious, shows the struggles of dating when two people start out not completely over their exes, and is even relatable to some people whose parents have had a rough divorced. Jessica Jones was made to be relatable more than the idealistic romantic comedy where they always end up together. Politics; it is everywhere so why shouldn’t we expect it in our movies? Jessica James is passionate about three things in this movie: her opinions (politics), theater, and honesty. Her political views are showcased in one particular scene: her sister’s baby shower. Her gift while thoughtful is

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