How many action and sci-fi movies have you seen ruined by a silly romantic subplot?
Nina has the rules to follow to make them work…
Here are a few ways to salvage the romantic subplot.
Goes without saying, right?
What Mikaela lacks in relevance, Grey lacks in appeal.
Princess Leia, however, embodies a fully developed heroine and an essential element to theStar Warssaga.
Does the leading lady always have to be handy with a gun or a sword?
But a personality and a reason for existing in a movie cant be too much to ask for.
If that is paired with the cheesiness of action movie one-liners, the results are often disastrous.
Pretty much any exchange between Padme and Anakin would qualify here.
And so would this gem of a declaration from Neo inThe Matrix Reloaded: Im not letting go.
I love you too damn much.
Just think about Keanu Reeves saying that.
It is the sci-fi equivalent of, You complete me.
Subtlety is key to keeping a romantic subplot entertaining.
While much of this is important and cinematically beautiful, it could have been summed up in fewer bits.
I found myself getting impatient during those parts and wondering what Frodo and Sam were doing.
And interrupt any and all interesting moments in the film.
Although I could never be mad at Spock and Kirk.
Theyre just too adorable.
She becomes more of a catch than a participant in an amorous relationship.
Just like true love, fictional love only works when all parties involved are willing to commit.
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