While the romance film genre boasts a generous following worldwide (and for good reason), there are actually plenty of moviegoers who would rather watch a beautiful connection blossom when it’s not the point. main of a movie.
Luckily for these viewers, whether it’s action-adventure films or thrilling dramas, countless movies offer audiences real connections between characters outside of the romance genre, highlighting romantic subplots. intriguing and providing cinephiles with beautifully written relationships that blow them away. feet. From Wes Andersonit’s dreamy The Grand Budapest Hotel For Barry Sonnenfeldis iconic The Addams Familywe take a look back at ten of the most treasured on-screen couples in non-romance movies.
ten Zero and Agatha in ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ (2014)
Set in the 1930s, The Grand Budapest Hotel is, like many of Wes Anderson’s films, a quirky little feature with a stunning color palette. It depicts the adventures of a lobby boy (Tony Revolori) in a high-class European hotel alongside a legendary concierge named Mr. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes).
While the 2014 comedy-drama no doubt gives viewers an exciting time as a whole – which also has to do with its absorbing and breathtaking cinematography – what makes it so memorable is Revolori’s Zero and Saoirse RonanAgatha’s wholesome relationship, which perfectly captures young love. There’s no doubt that the two outcasts were a match made in heaven, and their mutual admiration and understanding proved it.
9 Truman and Sylvia in ‘The Truman Show’ (1998)
Directed by Peter Weirthe mind-blowing classic sci-fi movie The Truman Show revolves around the life of Truman Burbank (jim carrey), a kind-hearted insurance salesman who discovers that his whole life is actually a reality show and everyone involved in it is actors.
Sending an important message about releasing the limitations imposed on us, The Truman Show featured a heartwarming relationship at its center that viewers couldn’t help but root for. The power that high school sweetheart Sylvia had over Truman was more than noticeable, especially since he never stopped putting his picture together and she never gave up on telling him the truth.
8 Lee and Evelyn in “A Quiet Place” (2018)
In A silent placereal couple Emily Blunt And Jean Krasinski (who directed the film) play a mother and father struggling to survive by living in silence alongside their children (millicent Simmonds And Noah Skirt) in a post-apocalyptic world haunted by monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing.
Right off the bat, it’s clear that the bonds between the characters are a crucial part of the horror movie, which really isn’t surprising given how the film revolves around a family as they attempt to stay together in the face of evil. Evelyn and Lee’s relationship is easily one of the most authentic portrayals of true love on screen, illustrating how couples often rely on each other for strength and support.
7 K and Joi in ‘Blade Runner: 2049’ (2017)
Denis Villeneuvethe superb second part of the emblematic blade runner The franchise is set thirty years after the events of the first film and presents audiences Ryan Goslingthe young Blade Runner, K, whose discovery of a long-buried secret leads him on a quest to find former detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford).
In addition to impeccable acting and alluring cinematography, Blade Runner 2049 features an unconventional and heartbreaking love story between Gosling’s character and Ana de Armas‘Joi, an ultra-advanced AI designed by the Wallace Corporation to satisfy customer desires. Through an unusual plot, the 2017 film reflects on loneliness and isolation, emphasizing how a holographic girlfriend is all K has while questioning the authenticity of the feelings between the two.
6 Sarah and Kyle in “The Terminator” (1984)
The Terminator is one of the most referenced films in pop culture so much so that it is almost impossible not to have at least heard of it. The first film in the franchise centers on a human soldier (Michael Biehn) sent from the year 2049 to 1984 to stop a nearly indestructible cyborg killing machine (Arnold Schwarzenegger) who is programmed to kill a young woman whose unborn son plays a crucial role in safeguarding the future of humanity.
While the iconic james cameron The film offers the audience a good amount of action-packed scenes, it also unveils a moving romantic subplot between Sarah (Linda Hamilton) and Kyle de Biehn. While the relationship between the two can be confusing to grasp at first, it’s undeniably romantic and almost poetic at times, especially considering all the time travel.
5 Vesper and Bond in ‘Casino Royale’ (2006)
Casino Royale is the first entry in the James Bond franchise featuring the British actor Daniel Craigand it focuses on Bond’s first mission as Agent 007. After getting a license to kill, the character goes on a mission to defeat a private banker who funds terrorists in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro.
Although the charming character of Craig has never lacked company throughout the films, there is no doubt that the romance between Bond and Eva GreenThe charismatic Vesper is a fan favorite. Of all the relationships portrayed in the franchise, the two definitely stand out thanks to their electrifying, almost palpable chemistry that made it hard for viewers to look away. It’s also pretty clear that Vesper was Bond’s true love; the proof is that he even considered leaving the service and marrying her.
4 Eve and Adam in “Only Lovers Left Alive” (2013)
While Only lovers will stay alive actually presents a special relationship between two vampires (Tilda Swintonis Eve and Tom Hiddleston‘s Adam), the film is classified as a fantasy comedy-drama. The main objective of the film is the arrival of Eve’s disruptive little sister, Ava (Mia Wasikowska).
Jim JarmuschThe film analyzes the immortality of art and culture while depicting an unconventional love story between two immortals bound for eternity. Eve and Adam have been together forever. Yet their relationship is genuine and honest, never lacking in passion, and gracefully stands the test of time.
3 Leia and Han in the original “Star Wars” trilogy (1977 – 1983)
Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford bring lovebirds Leia and Han to life for the first time in the franchise’s original trilogy with exhilarating results. Although the pair acted like they didn’t like each other in the first film – perhaps falling into the much-loved “enemies to lover” trope – the two eventually reunited in The Empire Strikes Back.
It’s quite obvious that Han and Leia’s relationship (although it ended, as the force awakens led viewers to believe) was one of the film industry’s most memorable, and it’s also down to the fact that the two characters were polar opposites, complementing and balancing each other through their differences.
2 Carl and Ellie in ‘Up’ (2009)
At the top depicts the fulfillment of 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen’s lifelong dream: a trip to Paradise Falls on his flying house lifted by thousands of balloons. However, there is a sudden change of plans when he discovers that a Boy Scout named Russell has embarked on the adventure.
Dealing with loss, grief, and regret while also reflecting on aging, the 2019 film makes for a very touching and arguably Pixar’s finest animated feature. Still, arguably the film’s most memorable scene is the unforgettable flashback montage depicting Ellie and Carl’s relationship over the years, which offers viewers a bittersweet glimpse into what it’s like to spend a life in side of the person you love.
1 Morticia and Gomez in “The Addams Family” (1991)
Barry Sonnenfeld’s iconic film revolves around one of the most spellbinding families on screen, originally seen in Charles Addams‘ cartoons. The plot centers around a scheme of crooks to swindle an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd).
If there’s one couple that needed to be on this list, it’s Morticia (Angelica Houston) and Gomez (Raul Julia). While the scary movie doesn’t solely rely on their relationship to tell a good story, there’s no doubt that the two steal every scene they appear in. Morticia and Gomez’s bond is unparalleled and remains one of the most beloved in pop culture more recently. having been portrayed by Katherine Zeta Jones And Luis Guzman in the Netflix series Wednesday.
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