Marmalade and 4 Other Best Recent Romantic Comedies to Watch Before Materialists
Although it may seem that the best years of romantic comedies are behind us, we believe that humanity still needs love stories.
The main rom-com of the year, Materialists, will be released in theaters on June 13. In the meantime, we suggest checking out these other recent films.
1. Marmalade, 2024
Baron is sent to prison for robbing a bank. He is happy to learn that his cellmate, Otis, is an expert at escaping from prison. Baron asks Otis to arrange an escape for him, but Otis refuses until he finds out why the man ended up in prison.
Baron is ready to tell his story in great detail. One terrible day, he met Marmalade, a beautiful and unbridled girl who was wandering around the country. One day, she decided to rob a bank.
2. Upgraded, 2024
Ana lives in New York and is trying to find herself through art. She aspires to own her own art gallery, but for now, works as an intern at an auction house.
After impressing her boss, Ana is invited to accompany her on a business trip to London. Although she was supposed to fly separately in economy, she was unexpectedly upgraded to first class at check-in.
On the plane, she meets a wealthy man named William who mistakes her for the auction house director.
3. Fly Me to the Moon, 2024
Con artist Kelly can sell anything. She works as an advertising executive in Manhattan until a government agent named Moe contacts her.
He makes her an incredible career offer. She should head the public relations department at NASA, where the Apollo 11 lunar mission is being prepared.
Due to a series of failures, the public doubts the necessity of spending money on space exploration, so Kelly's mission is to sell the dream. However, the hype surrounding the rocket and Kelly's presence are extremely unpleasant for launch director Cole.
4. Música, 2024
Rudy hears music in everything: footsteps, the clink of spoons, and the rustling of leaves. He loves puppets and wants to put on puppet shows. However, everyone around him, especially his girlfriend, Haley, tries to persuade him to find a normal job.
Eventually, she dumps him. Then he meets Isabella, who is sweet, funny, and understanding. When Haley changes her mind about breaking up, the indecisive Rudy finds himself in a difficult situation.
5. The Idea of You, 2024
Forty-year-old divorcee Solène takes her school-age daughter and her friends to the Coachella festival, where the boy band August Moon is performing. Solène meets the 24-year-old lead singer, Hayes, by chance, and a spark flies between them.
Now, the two of them are flying off on tour, enjoying each other's company and occasionally stumbling over the younger members' ridicule. Soon, Solène realizes that this relationship is doomed.