I can never watch these movies the same way of life again .
When you rewatch certain beloved films of the past, you might stop and wonder, “Yikes, would this fly in today’s climate?” Sometimes, the answer is no! Movies provide a window to the period in which they were made, and some of the content deemed acceptable 30, 20, or even 10 years ago would make modern audiences squirm uncomfortably.
Perhaps you lovedThe Notebookas a teenager and dreamed of finding a love like Noah and Allie’s. When you rewatched it in your early 30s, you found yourself cringing at the couple’s dynamic and questioning their choices. They seemed a lot more toxic and aggressive than you remembered, and you were shocked you ever considered their story the pinnacle of romance.
Maybe you watchedSleepless in Seattlewith your mom because she said it was always one of her favorites, but once you got into the plot, you were like, “What the heck? Is Meg Ryan’s character a full-on stalker?” Though your mom stands by the movie and finds it really sweet, you’re less convinced.
Or, maybe you were excited to finally watchLove Actuallythis Christmas season with your partner because they said it was always their favorite holiday movie. A few of the storylines made you smile, but you were overall horrified by how much a vast majority of the characters sucked. “To me, you are perfect.” What’s your problem, dude?
What’s a belovedromantic moviethat’s actually quite toxic? Whether it’s gotten worse as modern audiences have changed, or it’s always been questionable, we want to hear your hot takes! Don’t just tell us the title of the movie; tell us WHY you feel this way. Your response may be featured in aBuzzFeed Communitypost!
I can never watch these movies the same way again.
