Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The enemies-to-lovers trope is extremely popular with rom-com fans, but some movies do it better than others. Rom-coms have existed in Hollywood for almost as long as movies, with the first two – Sherlock Jr. and Girl Shy – coming out as silent films in 1924. The movies are popular with audiences due to their balanced combination of romance, drama, and comedy.
This is a common dynamic in the enemies-to-lovers stories with the couple initially seeing each other as a means to an end only to find themselves falling for each other despite their initial plans. Hudson and McConaughey have terrific chemistry to make them an ideal duo. Plus, Kathryn Hahn offers the movie's best performance despite playing a supporting role.
On top of this, the writing in Red, White & Royal Blue does an excellent job of capturing queer experiences without leaning too far into stereotypes. It is also sweet to see how, despite these two hating each other to begin with, they soon discover that they have a lot in common and understand each other's struggles better than anyone else could.
It is a lot of fun seeing this relationship develop over a long period with it initially starting with the duo as two strangers who almost immediately cannot stand each other only to find a bond grow over the course of some time. In fact, it is not only an enemies-to-lovers story, but also a friends-to-lover story. Additionally, the movie incorporates one of the funniest and most iconic rom-com scenes in which Sally fakes an orgasm in a deli to prove a point to Harry .
These classic Hollywood romance movies stood the test of time for a reason and It Happened One Night is still regarded as one of the best movies of all time. With its charming plot and loveable characters, It Happened One Night is a must-watch for rom-com fans. 8 Moonstruck Directed By Norman Jewison The classic rom-com Moonstruck is vastly underappreciated and shows the kind of level the genre can be elevated to with some truly great writing and performances.
6 27 Dresses Directed By Anne Fletcher The classic rom-com 27 Dresses centers on Jane Nichols , a chronic bridesmaid who must take on the role again with her sister and her boss, when a journalist named Kevin “Malcolm” Doyle decides to exploit her for a story. While Kevin and Jane are never fully enemies in 27 Dresses, they still align with the trope due to their constant bickering and pushing each other’s buttons. They go through a compelling arc, developing a romantic connection over time.