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Better Than the Movies

A bubbly, self-aware teen rom-com that feels like curling up with a favorite movie, full of playful banter and swoony moments.

Overview: In this rom-com about rom-coms, in the spirit of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, a hopeless romantic teen attempts to secure a happily-ever-after moment with her forever crush, but finds herself reluctantly drawn to the boy next door.
How it feels: Romantic, light, warm and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, coming-of-age, identity, friendship
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
coming-of-age
identity
friendship
family
Places: suburbs
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild