Jerry Maguire, Bull Durham, and High Fidelity are beloved rom-coms that nevertheless can't pass the Bechdel Test.
The Bechdel test – also known as the Bechdel-Wallace test – was devised in the 1980s as a way of examining the male-centric story of any given film. In order to pass the much-discussed test, a film must feature at least two named female characters, have those characters engage in a conversation, and have their conversation be about something other than men.
9 'High Fidelity' A rock ‘n’ roll romcom, High Fidelity has become a cult classic. It follows Rob Gordon , an obsessive record store owner who, after being dumped by his most recent girlfriend, embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he recounts his history of failed relationships in a bid to learn why he is so bad at love.
Susan Sarandon’s Annie is probably the film’s most captivating character, but the film doesn’t give her much female support as its focus leans towards the sports side of things. While she does have a friendship with Millie , they’re conversations are exclusively linked to the ball players. The film actually features a number of exceptional female characters and does have them talking to each other, but it struggles to get away from the topic of men and relationships given the story’s themes. Interestingly, Joss Whedon's 2012 adaptation of the famous play did pass the Bechdel test.
4 'The Princess Bride' The Princess Bride may not spring to mind as the most traditional romcom ever made, but the genre-blending masterpiece does find much of its emotional core in the central romance between Westley and Princess Buttercup . Following Westley as he ventures to be reunited with his true love, the fantasy film has become a beloved classic in part because of its fusing of heartfelt romance and hilarious comedy.
2 'Sleepless in Seattle' Featuring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in the starring roles, Sleepless in Seattle is one of the most famous romantic comedies ever made. While it was originally conceived as a romantic drama, it was re-worked to be funnier as it follows a struggling widower whose young son calls a radio program with hopes of finding a new partner for his heartbroken father.
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