Rom-Com Reviews

LAUGHTER AND LOVE

I know what you’re thinking, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” is not a rom-com. But hear me out. I know Paul Blart may not be your typical knight in shining armor: he’s awkward, clumsy and his flirting skills are a little rusty. Yet he remains admirably optimistic trying to win the heart of his crush Amy, despite being the scapegoat of blame and the butt of jokes. Until criminals take over the mall he’s sworn to protect, and it quickly escalates into a hostage situation. With the lives of his love and daughter hanging in the balance, Blart jumps into action, defying the odds and emerging as an unlikely hero. While surprisingly wholesome, the entire plot is fueled by Blart’s passionate love, making it in no way bland. “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” is both hilarious and heartfelt, and this movie is sure to find the (seg)way to your heart.

Today’s Hollywood movies are all about glamorizing love with the same repetitive cliche plots, yet they often fail to capture the whimsical fairy-tale delicacy that “The Princess Bride” brings to life. Buttercup, one of the fairest maidens in the land, is set to marry Prince Humperdinck, a man she does not love. However, she gets kidnapped by a band of three strange men, leaving her fate in the hands of a mysterious man in black chasing the criminals. With its witty script and over-thetop declarations of passion, this classic is filled with memorable laughs. While modest in special effects, the old-school charm in this timeless love story is bound to captivate the entire audience.

February 2020 - Opinions WRITTEN BY: JASMINE SUN DESIGNED BY: NELLIE MALONEY 9 There’s a saying that coaches don’t play, but Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, a dating coach, is about to sweep you off your feet. In the midst of helping a shy client find love with the celebrity Allegra Cole, Hitch himself happens to fall for a reporter digging up gossip on Allegra. When their tangled lives reveal Hitch’s profession and the lengths his client went to attain his woman, Hitch must fight to make everything right and restore his promises. While a tad unrealistic (as most rom-coms are) with the ‘I love you’s’ after three dates, “Hitch” is a perfect balance of smooth remarks and endearing moments. It will make you wish that you could hire a ‘date doctor’ like Hitch to find you someone to watch this movie with.