Blink Twice is a flawed but often suspenseful trip away from the world
Lately, my friends and I have been discussing an issue with contemporary romantic comedies: they often feature affluent protagonists. In contrast to the working-class leads of movies like “Moonstruck”, today’s romantic comedy heroes and heroines, such as those in “Ticket to Paradise” or “Anyone but You”, are typically wealthy enough to travel anywhere they desire at a moment’s notice. As we pondered over this trend, someone suggested that it might be linked to the economic struggles of our time. In late capitalism, financial security is becoming increasingly elusive for young adults. The idea of jetting off to Australia spontaneously is now a modern romantic dream, rather than finding your soulmate in a local bookstore.