The document contains responses from an audience about romance films. Regarding opinions on the romance genre, responses included that it provides escapism but can be repetitive with unrealistic expectations. To attract more male viewers, suggestions were to include a strong relatable male lead, cater to typical male interests, and incorporate humor or action. When asked about expectations for romance trailers, responses predicted seeing drama/conflict hints of resolution, romantic music, introductions of the love story and characters, and glimpses of challenges to their relationship.

1. Questionnaire
Evaluation
Courtney McDonough

5. Audience Responses

6. What Is Your Opinion On The
Romance Genre?
 Perfect escapist genre
Easy to watch
 Can make you feel all
sorts of emotion
 Good, depending on the
story line and characters
 Have good storylines
and happy endings
 Have similar story lines
Repetitive context and
narrative, can
sometimes be a bit
boring
 Can sometimes be a
little exaggerated from
reality
 Creates unrealistic
expectations

7. How Can A Romance Film Attract
More Of A Male Audience?
 Strong male lead that they can relate to
 The male gaze – the way the females are represented
 Cater to male interests
 Situations that male audiences can relate to, male
humor, don’t make the film overly cliché
 Light hearted comedy or tragedy
 More male oriented tasks
 Feature more male interests

8. What Do You Expect To See
Within A Romance Trailer?
 Drama and a disruption. Conflicts within the relationships
and a hint at the ending that they will get together.
 Ambient music, high key lighting, famous actors
 Basic love story with piano music
 People meet and fall in love
 Cliché moments, glance at a problem, fall outs.
 Romance and unanswered questions
 A love story between main characters, a dilemma that
challenges the characters
 Typical romance story where something goes wrong