By Tony Monterastelli, WomensHappiness Staff Writer
Ladies, seeking romance on the movie screen? Then walk right by the Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Anniston romantic comedies, get your popcorn and Kleenex, and see "The Adjustment Bureau."
This new sci-fi flick starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt has done well at the box office. As they say in the movie business, it has crossover appeal. Both men and women are liking "The Adjustment Bureau," and it has become the date night movie of the moment.
Maybe this is due to the 1950's-era, "Mad Men" hats worn by the creepy corporate bad guys, who reengineer the true desires of individual human beings in order to promote a master plan. Their fedoras hold ultimate power until the hero, played by Damon, dons a lid and uses their power for better ends. (A woman can't resist a man in a hat that Sinatra would have worn.)
Even if you don't like the hats, the movie offers a grand vision of romance that appeals to both men and women. Men can embrace the movie's theme of finding the right girl only to have the forces of the universe -- also known as "cockblocking" -- intervene to keep a man from his gal. (Pass the Kleenex, girls.)
So the movie is very romantic but not a chick flick. As such, "The Adjustment Bureau" offers lessons for women who are curious about how men view romance:
Lesson 1) The importance of flirting
Without giving away the story, let's just say the initial meetings between Matt Damon's character and Emily's Blunt's character are pure flirtation. Nothing is serious. Everything is light and fun. This is covered in The Seventh Sense Program. It all begins with light flirting. Even the serious long-term relationships, the good ones start with lightness.
Lesson 2) The woman as a prize to be won
Like any good romantic story, the lovers are separated by circumstances and have to chase each other. In this case, Damon's character chases Blunt's character. This only serves to amp up his attraction to her. Do you believe that it's demeaning to women to be thought of as a prize to be won? Well, sometimes it doesn't make logical sense to men, either. But it is real. And unavoidable. Men instinctually are more attracted to women who they feel they must overcome obstacles to win. Trust me on this, ladies. Or just see again: The Seventh Sense Program.
Lesson 3) Compatibility
The two characters have a natural, easy rapport. They have compatible personalities and interests. This is very important not only for early-stage flirting and dating but also to the potential for a long-term relationship. Men recognize this, too. See: KWML
Lesson 4) The two sides of passion
Damon's character is a successful politician. Yet something is missing. Career success is not enough. He can't stop thinking about the girl. This makes sense because career is only one factor giving a man passion in his life. The other factor is success with women. The differing sides of what gives a woman passion for life are compared with a man's in Complete Feminine Empowerment.
Lesson 5) Partnership
The woman and man in a comitted relationship will face the future together as equals and as partners. The movie has wonderful scenes of Blunt and Damon opening doors and crossing the thresholds into different rooms, illustrating the concept of partnership. And so, the movie completes its vision of a satisfying and inspiring romance. For practical hints on how to move toward this kind of romance in real life, The Seventh Sense Program also illustrates the precise psychology
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