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The movie genre Quentin Tarantino always wanted to tick off his bucket list but never will: “I’d love to”
Quentin Tarantino has said he would like to make a romantic comedy, arguing that the genre has been unfairly marginalised. The prospect matters because he is better known for crime, western and martial-arts-influenced films, and has indicated that he intends to make only one more feature.
Tarantino said his previous love stories, including his screenplay for True Romance, were romantic despite their violence, and that a rom-com would need to be made in his distinctive style. He has cited films including Music and Lyrics and It’s Complicated as favourites, but his planned project The Movie Critic was scrapped and his final film remains undecided.
In short
- Tarantino has long wanted to direct a romantic comedy.
- He believes rom-coms are unfairly undervalued.
- His final film is still unknown.
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The case for
A romantic comedy could let Tarantino explore a genre he admires while bringing his distinctive dialogue and style to a form often treated as less serious than crime or action films. With only one feature left planned, choosing a rom-com would also show artistic range and make room for a kind of story he says has been unfairly overlooked.
The case against
A final film is a rare chance to pursue the subjects and forms most central to Tarantino’s body of work, so he could reasonably prefer a genre that better reflects his established strengths. A rom-com made in his distinctive style might also sit uneasily with the conventions that give the genre its particular tone, making another direction a more compelling use of his last feature.
Explained simply
Quentin Tarantino is a renowned film director known for stylised crime films, westerns and martial-arts movies featuring distinctive dialogue and unconventional narratives. He has been a significant figure in cinema for several decades and is widely regarded as one of the most influential contemporary directors. His films are characterised by sharp writing, inventive visual style and departures from mainstream convention.
The director has said he would like to make a romantic comedy, arguing that the genre has been unfairly marginalised in cinema. He believes his previous films, including True Romance, demonstrated that love stories can sit alongside the intense, violent narratives he is known for. He has cited films such as Music and Lyrics and It's Complicated as personal favourites within the rom-com genre.
This is significant because Tarantino has indicated he intends to make only one more feature film, making his final project choice particularly notable. A romantic comedy would represent a marked departure from his established body of work. His future remains uncertain after his planned film The Movie Critic was abandoned, leaving his final project undecided.