Awkward Comedy movies

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Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced Stylish Intense

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A dweeby, mild-mannered man comes to the aid of a drunk young woman on a subway platform. Little does he know how much trouble he’s in for.

Themes

Parental pressure, Rules for happiness, Unconventional relationship dynamics, Public spaces as romance sites, Drinking as social catalyst, Transformation through adversity

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Bright Whimsical Intimate Stylish Measured

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At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?

Themes

Small acts of joy, Acts of kindness, Urban interconnectedness, Loneliness and connection, Imagination as solace, Chance encounters, Self discovery through others

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Playful Bright Intimate Claustrophobic Dry

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Greg Focker is ready to marry his girlfriend, Pam, but before he pops the question, he must win over her formidable father, humorless former CIA agent Jack Byrnes, at the wedding of Pam's sister. As Greg bends over backward to make a good impression, his visit to the Byrnes home turns into a hilarious series of disasters, and everything that can go wrong does, all under Jack's critical, hawklike gaze.

Themes

Parental expectations, Deception under pressure, Family scrutiny, Social performance under pressure, Embarrassment risk, In-law negotiation

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Playful Bright Dry Fast-paced Stylish

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The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen.

Themes

Group dynamics under stress, Rivalry under pressure, Leadership under scrutiny, Authentic performance validation, Deception through copying, Sponsorship and funding pressure

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Realistic Tense Heartwarming Steady Intimate

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It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly not with his date but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.

Themes

Coping with loss, Healing through connection, Second chances at love, Social dynamics of dating after loss, Memory and gratitude, Secrecy and disclosure

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Intimate Deliberate Stylish Witty Measured

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Unpolished and ultra-pragmatic industrialist Jean-Jacques Castella reluctantly attends Racine's tragedy "Berenice" in order to see his niece play a bit part. He is taken with the play's strangely familiar-looking leading lady Clara Devaux. During the course of the show, Castella soon remembers that he once hired and then promptly fired the actress as an English language tutor. He immediately goes out and signs up for language lessons. Thinking that he is nothing but an ill-tempered philistine with bad taste, Clara rejects him until Castella charms her off her feet.

Themes

Extramarital affair, Marital strain, Teacher student tension, Class vs art, Art and business collide, Language lessons romance

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Playful Realistic Intimate Witty Energetic

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The life of William, the owner of a small bookshop in London, changes dramatically after a famous movie star visits his store. From there, the already unusual encounter grows into a romance.

Themes

Class differences, Fame and privacy, Public romance pressures, Media scrutiny, Friendship networks, Ordinary life vs stardom

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Playful Realistic Tense Heartwarming Steady

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A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistakenly thinks she's Peter's fiancée, and she doesn't correct them. Things get more complicated when she falls for his brother, who's not quite sure that she's who she claims to be.

Themes

Family obligation vs desire, Loyalty under secrecy, Deception and disclosure, Romance among siblings, Social expectations and reputation

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Realistic Steady Claustrophobic Dry Restrained

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A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.

Themes

Caregiver burden, Autonomy vs care, Sibling dependency, Unconventional romance, Mental health dynamics, Creative resilience

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