The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Bring back relationship-centered rom-coms; do not root for Danny and Debbie.
In the discussion (4)
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- Modern romantic comedies are criticized for relying on high concepts instead of simply showing a relationship. — Chris Ryan
- Demi Moore’s willingness to commit physically to the role is proposed as a model later romantic comedies did not follow. — Bill Simmons
- One take rejects rooting for Danny and Debbie or wanting them together at the end. — Mallory Rubin
- The objection is that Danny is attractive but otherwise has few visible qualities or interests that explain Debbie’s attachment.