To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)NetflixIt’s the reason for the Netflix rom-com revolution, and for good reason. The film abides by rom-com conventions but manages to feel younger and fresher. TATBILB also introduced Netflix’s genre stars: Noah Centineo and Lana Condor. Stream it HereAlways Be My Maybe (2019)NetflixOne salutary result of the revolution is Netflix’s willingness to break up the traditional white-girl-meets-white-boy variety of the genre. Comedians Ali Wong and Randall Park don’t reinvent the rom-com form, but they make it more widely watchable again.Stream it HereZindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)Eros International Three friends set off on a road trip with romantic detours, awkwardness, and more than a few hilarious moments. It’s also got a banging soundtrack. Stream it HereAdvertisement – Continue Reading BelowThe Half of It (2020)NetflixThough set up as a classic falling-in-love-with-the-friend flick, the film twists in more realistic and heart-wrenching ways. It’s also a loose modern retelling of the famous play Cyrano de Bergerac. Stream it HereThe Incredible Jessica James (2017)NetflixMaybe not the most unexpected rom-com entry (let’s be honest, the genre doesn’t often move beyond expectancy), but, nonetheless, a fun, quick film featuring some amazing actors. It follows Jessica, an aspiring playwright, who’s recovering from a recent breakup. She meets, Boone, who’s also had a recent breakup. Together, they try to make sense of their lives.Stream it HereSilver Linings Playbook (2012)The Weistein CompanySilver Linings won’t rewrite the rom-com plot playbook, but it will execute the hell out of its gameplan—and its genre-straddling tone. Bradley… Click below to read the full story from Men’s Health
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