{"id":9088,"date":"2023-10-26T18:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moviestumper.com\/?p=9088"},"modified":"2023-10-26T18:00:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T17:00:04","slug":"a-beautiful-mind-psychological-romance-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moviestumper.com\/a-beautiful-mind-psychological-romance-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beautiful Mind Psychological Romance Movies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A beautiful mind: psychological romance movies <\/h2>\n

Romance movies are a genre beloved by many. An integral part of the genre is the exploration of relationships, intimacy and emotion through the eyes of the protagonists. Psychological romance movies go a step further in examining the complexity of human psychology, as well as mental health issues, in the context of a romantic story. Examples of psychological romance movies include classics such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Her, and Donnie Darko.<\/p>\n

Plot<\/h2>\n

The plot of a psychological romance movie focuses on the way that emotions, beliefs and relationships drive character’s behaviour. This allows for powerful depictions of characters in complex situations. Widening the lens to psychological themes may also be an integral part of the story. For example, in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the theme of memory erasure makes a statement on how our mind and experiences shape who we are and how we relate to other people. The movie explores the dilemma of whether or not a painful memory should be repressed and forgotten when it comes at the cost of truly understanding at a deep level.<\/p>\n

The start of the movie usually takes the form of a romantic story. A relationship between two characters, who go through difficult but eventual rewarding moments together is set up, before the psychological aspect of the movie advances and directs the story, which ultimately leads to a set of emotionally pertinent discoveries by the characters.<\/p>\n

Symbols & Characters<\/h2>\n

Part of the psychology of a romantic movie is conveyed through underlying motifs and symbols that drive the story arc. In Donnie Darko, the protagonist is guided by a man in a large bunny suit and is confronted by dark dreamscapes and alternate universes. This mysterious figure, as well as the environment, plays a role in representing darker aspects of the protagonist’s psyche. The relationship between the characters, such as Donnie and Gretchen, also are a powerful reflection of the innermost thoughts, desires and fears.<\/p>\n