Kate Hudson Criticizes the Simplification of Romantic Comedies in Modern Times

Kate Hudson, famous for her role in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” explained what makes a classic romantic comedy and criticized recent releases in the genre.

Kate Hudson Says Rom-Coms Are 'Dumbed Down'

Actress Kate Hudson, renowned for her roles in romantic comedies such as “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” recently shared her views on what makes a good rom-com and why Hollywood studios are hesitant to produce them. According to Hudson, a well-crafted rom-com needs to have a solid storyline that goes beyond just the “meet cute” trope. She emphasized that a great romantic comedy should explore the journey of meeting, falling in love, experiencing heartbreak, and ultimately finding a way back to each other. Hudson also stressed the importance of having two movie stars in the leading roles, which adds to the film’s charm and helps create a memorable experience for the audience. Despite their popularity, Hudson believes that studios are less inclined to make romantic comedies nowadays due to the perceived risk of investing in a genre that’s not guaranteed to succeed.

Kate Hudson: Recent Rom-Coms Are 'Dumbed Down' for Audiences – IndieWire

The actress from “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” cautioned that even though the scenes are supposed to have a lively mood, that doesn’t mean they have to appear too bright. She believes that sometimes the genre is oversimplified due to assumptions made by filmmakers. Fortunately, she enjoyed working with Matthew McConaughey since they had great chemistry and he was fun to work with.