Okay, time for a real blog post and not one of my reviews via Goodreads. The topic today? ‘Romance’ in the rain.
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Singin’ in The Rain |
I think we all know where this is going. I’m talking about every scene, kiss, hug, embrace you can think of that’s happened in the midst of a torrential downpour. Has anyone ever noticed that in the movies, its never just a light drizzle? In a book/story you can imagine it however you want, but in the movies its almost always raining HARD. Like, soak-you-to-the-bone-type-of-rain. When you’re in love though, you really don’t care what the weather is like outside…unless its a hurricane.
In all seriousness, rain scenes are possibly one of my favourite moments in any romance story. There’s something about standing outside in the rain, facing that person and seeing a myriad of emotions in their eyes and face as you stare each other down and ultimately embrace. Its the passion, the heat, oh and especially the anticipation of what’s to come. You don’t know if you’re going to get lips crushed from a scorching, soul-searing, kiss of a lifetime or just expecting it because deep down, that’s what you’re secretly wishing for. In movies, we know its going to happen before it happens but that’s the beauty of the moment. It’s what makes the scene positively delicious. The wait. The expectation. We all want it to happen so badly because we want to support the main characters and their love for each other.
We’ve seen it in The Notebook when Rachel McAdams all but tackles Ryan Gosling’s face (I mean, who wouldn’t? That man is a masterpiece.)
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The Notebook |
We’ve seen it in Spiderman in the scene with the famous upside-down kiss.
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Spiderman |
Personally, I don’t think Tobey Maguire is a ‘sexy’ man, but if you’re into the scrawny, nerdy type then I guess I can understand. Don’t get me wrong, intelligence is SO sexy, but I’m shallow enough to admit I have huge weakness for a 6-pack of abs and bulging biceps that can lift me with ease. Sigh, a girl can dream can’t she? Being a hero and saving the damsel in distress gives Spiderman points too.
If we stick to old-fashioned romance though, my favourites would be the ending from Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Mr. Darcy’s first proposal in Pride & Prejudice (2005). Mr. Darcy and Lizzie didn’t exactly kiss in P&P but the anticipation was there. There were so many underlying emotions and I could definitely
feel Mr. Darcy’s love for Lizzy in his rushed proposal. It was so heart-wrenching and I felt so bad for him, but at the same time I empathized with Lizzie’s situation despite her not knowing how much he would do for her to return his affections. Agh, I don’t want to spoil anymore of it so I’ll leave it at that, but it’s just so romantic. They’re both wet and out of breath and have so many things to say they can’t get them all out in that one scene, but you
know they both feel strongly for each and its only a matter of time before everything falls into place.
On the other hand, Holly Golightly in B@T’s is such a classic. The ending scene in the rain, when she reconciles with Paul Varjak and they both look for her cat. That kiss is definitely up in the Top 10 Best Movie Kisses of all time. How can you look at their earnest, desperate kiss in the rain with that adorable cat squished between them and NOT go AWWWW~? It’s impossible I tell you.
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s |
If you haven’t had a rain scene of your own yet, you’re missing out. Next time you’re caught in a sudden drizzle, shower or downpour – go for it! Lay a wet one on ’em!
x.M