Amazinz wrote:The movie deals with their relationship seriously. Any movie that focuses on the relationship between a man and a woman is by definition a chick flick.
i wouldnt call eternal sunshine of the spotless mind a chick flick, but i guess to some it is.
Also, I do think they went for the tear-jerker type ending. I just don't think they pulled it off well.
they said thats not what they were going for. maybe they were lying, i dont think so though. cold mountain has a tear jerker ending. the break up just wanted to be different.
for me the real litmus test for a chick flick is whether or a not a guy would admit to watching the movie without his girlfriend.
acsguitar wrote:Eternal Sunshine is not a chick flick
Agreed, I think it's much more of a dark comedy but it doesn't follow the typical chick flick formula either. Basically, if there is complex character development and an original plot, it ceases being a chick flick regardless of the subject matter. Chick flicks by definition are intended to appeal to the bonehead mass audience. You're typical woman who loves chick flicks would absolutely hate a Charlie Kauffman film.
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j_d_mcnugent wrote:for me the real litmus test for a chick flick is whether or a not a guy would admit to watching the movie without his girlfriend.
I don't think that's a good litmus test. Maybe when you're 17. I like a lot of chick flicks. I don't really care what people think.
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Maine has a good swing for a pitcher but on anything that moves, he has no chance. And if it's a fastball, it has to be up in the zone. Basically, the pitcher has to hit his bat. - Mike Pelfrey
j_d_mcnugent wrote:for me the real litmus test for a chick flick is whether or a not a guy would admit to watching the movie without his girlfriend.
I don't think that's a good litmus test. Maybe when you're 17. I like a lot of chick flicks. I don't really care what people think.
well then by my definition they arent chick flicks.
That's cool, you're still going through that denial stage. We all do...
j/k To each his own.
Maine has a good swing for a pitcher but on anything that moves, he has no chance. And if it's a fastball, it has to be up in the zone. Basically, the pitcher has to hit his bat. - Mike Pelfrey
acsguitar wrote:Eternal Sunshine is not a chick flick
I disagree. Besides, at least i didn't fall asleep in the middle of the break up.
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by j_d_mcnugent » Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:42 pm 
