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Relish in Romance...

True love never did run smooth:


1.    EMILY IN PARIS (2020)

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What is it? – When an American woman from Chicago leaves her previous life and  boyfriend behind and moves to Paris for an unexpected job opportunity, she is tasked  with bringing an American point of view to a vulnerable French marketing firm. While  adjusting to the challenges of life in a foreign city, will she be able to juggle her career,  new friendships and love life...or will it all become too much?

Where to watch? - Unfortunately, 'Emily in Paris' is only available for Netflix users.  However, if you fancy watching, I highly suggest taking advantage of Netflix's 30 days  free scheme!

DISCLAIMER: DO NOT FORGET TO CANCEL AT THE END OF THE 30 DAYS OR YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED EVERY MONTH.

Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 64% audience average

Worth the watch? –

  • I have to admit, at first I was sceptical about this, I didn't know if it would be one of those cheesy dramas, but I was pleasantly surprised.
  • The storyline is like nothing I have watched before, and it is really interesting to see the different ways of working in different countries.
  • Emily's complicated love life will definitely take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions in just 10 episodes! (hopefully Season 2 comes out soon)

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JQuWxt3cE

2. NORMAL PEOPLE (2020)

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What is it? – This shows explores the lives of two heart-struck teenagers who thrive on power and the desire to be loved. However, they are both hiding their relationship from the rest of the school…will Connor’s cowardly decisions ruin what they have, and will they ever reveal their relationship to the rest of the world?...

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT one to watch with the parents…

Where to watch? – ‘Normal People’ is available for users to watch on BBC iPlayer, free of charge!  Alternatively, people who do not want to create a BBC account may find some episodes on Dailymotion (which is unfortunately ads galore).  

Rotten Tomatoes Rating – 93% audience average, very impressive coming such a critical review service!

Worth the watch? – 

  • This shows takes a bit of getting into, but is for sure a worthwhile watch 
  • Each episode will leave you wanting more, and you will likely find yourself binge watching the whole show in a day!
  • The actors do an amazing job at displaying the change from "young adults" to adults.
  • The series does a fantastic job at portraying the true nature of most relationships. They're not always perfect, but if you communicate with each other you can grow together.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JQuWxt3cE

3. LOOKING FOR ALASKA (2019)

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What is it? – Based on John Green’s novel 'Looking for Alaska', this series follows the story of a young teen who leaves his high school in Florida to attend High School in Alabama for his junior year, where he meets the eponymous Alaska Young. Just as romance begins to blossoms between the two teenagers, a tragic accident threatens to change their lives forever...

Where to watch? - Anyone interested in watching 'Looking for Alaska' can find it on  BBC iPlayer and watch for free when you sign up with your email! Don't have access  to BBC iPlayer? Try these alternatives: 

  • Hulu (Watch for free when you start a free trial)
  • Amazon Prime Video - £9.99 for the whole series or £2.49 per episode
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p07qhrw6/looking-for-alaska-series-1-1-famous-last-words 

 Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 93% audience average 

 Worth the watch? –

  • If you are looking for a series to watch once then I definitely recommend this, but after watching it twice I found I didn't enjoy it as well as when I first watched it, so definitely keep that in mind!
  • The mysteriousness of one of the main characters 'Alaska Young' will intrigue you throughout the whole series.
  • For a teen show, this series does a great job at displaying the inequities between the upper and lower classes of society.
  • A true representation of the power of friendship 

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdtKgOpUagk

4. FIVE FEET APART (2019)

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What is it? – This American romance explores the lives of two cystic fibrosis patients who try to have a relationship, but there is just one problem...they are forced to stay a certain distance apart at all times.

Where to watch? - Five Feet Apart can be watched for free on Netflix and Youtube (if you don't mind subtitles), but for those of you that use other streaming services, it is  also available on the following to buy or rent for a small price:

  •  Sky Store - Rent (£3.49) or Buy (£5.99)
  •  Prime Video - Rent (£1.99) or Buy (£5.99)
 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEZEQdxh30k 

 Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 79% audience average 

 Worth the watch? –

  • One of my all time favourite romance movies.
  • Such a mix of emotions in just 2 hours, from happiness, to sadness, to laughter to tears.
  • Now, more than ever, this is certainly a film we can begin to resonate with, to some extent anyway.
  • Really opens your eyes to the lifestyle of those affected by cystic fibrosis.
  • Such a great connection between the 2 lead characters; Cole Sprouse & Haley Lu Richardson.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtgCqMZofqM

5. MIDNIGHT SUN (2018)
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What is it? – When a sheltered teenage girl falls for her neighbour, they begin to fall  deeply in love, but she is hiding a huge secret from him. She has a fatal sensitivity to  sunlight, and just one look could end her life...

Where to watch? - Much like 'Emily in Paris', this movie is only available to Netflix users,  but be sure to check out the 30 day free scheme mentioned in Number 1 on the list!

Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 55% audience average 

Worth the watch? – 

  • Honestly if I ever had to choose one romance movie to watch forever, it would be this one!
  • I definitely wouldn't let the rotten tomatoes review put you off this one because you wont be disappointed.
  • The connection that the actors (lead played by Bella Thorne) have definitely make the movie 100 x better
  • The perfect movie to cry with happy tears!

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEskVQgtwaI


 


Sources:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_in_Paris 
  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p089g8rs/normal-people
  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p07qhqdy/looking-for-alaska
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Feet_Apart
  • https://www.netflix.com/title/80168087#:~:text=201812%201h%2031mRomantic,Schwarzenegger%2CTiera%20Skovbye%2CKen%20Tremblett 


 





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