The two films that declared Julia Roberts and Richard Gere as the most romantic on-screen couple were Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride. The chemistry, the love and the camaraderie that the two shared made people believe they're in love in real life too.
Hollywood's mega stalwarts came for a beautiful rom-com Runaway Bride 20 years ago and guess what, it still holds the same amount of relevance even today. Runaway Bride is one of those few films that can be watched over and over again and still charms you with its innocent yet clumsy love story.?
In 2019 too, the movie gives us lessons which no current movie still can. Here are 9 reasons why this cult classic remains our favourite one till date.
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An attractive and young woman Maggie played by Julia Roberts has had a string of failed relationships. But in this case, she has gone one step ahead, and has had left a trail of fiances too. That's correct! She's called the Runaway Bride because she leaves her groom behind and that too on the D-day.?
This movie clearly teaches you that tough times don't last but tough people do. She makes you believe that a wrong boyfriend/girlfriend should not, at any point, make you doubt yourself.
Before jumping into another relationship, analyse, maybe you just need sometime alone. Give yourself that space and time and you will know what you really want. For all you know, you don't want a relationship at all and that's okay too.?
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Not once, twice or thrice but a lot of chances. Yes, you get a lot of chances to fall in love. So don't be so heartbroken with that one broken relationship. If a bad relationship is bothering you, then you need to move on to a happier space and times.?
In the film, Maggie who is dating Ike (Richard Gere) leaves him too and runs because even though he truly understood her, she didn't understand herself.? But soon, she realises his importance in her life and goes back and proposes.
She doesn't feel small in going back and realising she went wrong with her decision. And you shouldn't too.
"I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us is gonna want to get out of this thing. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life, because I know, in my heart, you're the only one for me."
The movie is a formation of beautiful dialogues, which we promise, you can use in real life too and win hearts.
Julia Roberts is seen wearing the most casual clothes in the most fashionable way. Who could have thought that sporting a cowboy hat with a pair of denims and top could look that good. Also, she might have done a gazillion movies but her bridal outfits are by the far the most traditional, simple and gorgeous ones.
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Did you know, the movie was made in over a decade and a number of Hollywood A-listers (Sandra Bullock, Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Doughlas) were signed for this project before this charming duo was roped in. And boy, we're glad!
Isn't this your thought when you are in a toxic relationship? Or when your parents try to set you up in an arrange marriage you are not interested in. Well, you could try this stunt too maybe! They will definitely start taking you more seriously.?
There were reports that Julia Roberts was actually secretly in love with Richard Gere.?A source once told a leading magazine, ¡°Julia and Richard had incredibly strong feelings for each other. "
Their togetherness on-screen and off-screen made people believe in love in both real life and reel life. Thank you for this gem, you guys.