The rom-com genre has plenty of classics such asYou’ve Got Mail,Notting Hill, andWhen Harry Met Sally,but one forgottenHugh Jackmanfilm deserves more love. While it follows the stereotypical rom-com tropes,Someone Like You(alternatively titledAnimal Attraction) is the 2001 romantic comedy starring Hugh Jackman, Ashley Judd, and Greg Kinnear. AlthoughSomeone Like Youmay not be one ofHugh Jackman’s best movies, it ismassively underrated in the overarching genre.
Jackman recently made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe withDeadpool & Wolverine, which has made over $1 billion globally. Jackman has been a household name for a while, with his career including box office hits and critically acclaimed work.Someone Like Youwas filmed at a similar time toX-Men(2000), demonstrating his skill with multiple genres. The performance later landed him the leading role in James Mangold’s romantic comedy,Kate & Leopold(2001). Coming off the back ofDeadpool & Wolverine’s success, these movies prove thatHugh Jackman’s next film should be a timeless rom-com.
Someone Like You Is A Reminder Of How Great Hugh Jackman Is In Rom-Coms
Hugh Jackman’s Likability Is Key To His Rom-Com Success
Someone Like Youfollows the life of Jane Goodale, whose relationship with her boyfriend, Ray, unexpectedly comes to an end, and she’s forced to move in with her so-called sleazy co-worker, Eddie (Hugh Jackman). She begins an exposé studying male behaviors and makes Eddie a central part of her research.The movie itself doesn’t try new or experimental in the genre, but Hugh Jackman’s performance is the highlight of the one hour and 37-minute runtime, and in the moments he isn’t on-screen, the audience is left waiting for his arrival.
Jackman is every ounce more charismatic than he is endearing, and his back-and-forth relationship with Jane throughout the film leaves a lasting impression, although her declaration of love towards the end seems to come out of nowhere. Jackman is simply superb in the rom-com role because of his natural ‘nice-guy’ persona. Even here, where he’s made out to be the stereotypical ladies' man, there’s a layer of depth to his character. During a vulnerable moment where Jane shares with him that she feels unlovable, he gently consoles her, andthe performance is made authentic purely down to Jackman’s charm.
Why A Romantic Comedy Would Be The Perfect Next Role For Jackman After Deadpool & Wolverine
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With the release of Marvel Studios' latest blockbuster, it’s interesting to take a look at Jackman’s earlier work.Australiademonstrates the actor’s strength in the romance genre, which paired together with more comedic roles such asDeadpool & Wolverine, makes a romantic comedy perfect for Jackman. His good nature and charisma make him well-suited to the role, andaudiences are likely to return to theaters to watch Hugh Jackmanamid a love story.
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Deadpool & Wolverineis an incredibly demanding blockbuster, from the early stages right up until the press tour. It’s for this reason that it would make sense forHugh Jackmanto take on a smaller role after his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Classic clichés in the rom-com genre as seen inSomeone Like Youcan be more than beneficial, and when they are adapted into more modern stories, can still remain timeless.
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