A rom-com great depicts an outrageous age gap.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Harold and Maude revolves around a scandalous taboo 60-year age gap relationship, yet it is considered one of the greatest romantic comedies of all time. From the mind of Colin Higgins and brought to life onscreen by Hal Ashby, Harold and Maude has stood the test of time as a cult film despite starting out as a tremendous flop.
According to Variety, on top of the film having a difficult topic to digest, Harold and Maude was hampered by behind-the-scenes drama and was released with little to no promotional marketing on the same day that the highly anticipated The Godfather was supposed to hit theaters. Because of its circumstances, Harold and Maude flopped spectacularly upon its initial release.
Although the film walks a fine line between what may be acceptable for some and what could be wildly unorthodox for others, Harold and Maude became one of cinema's most iconic film couples despite their shocking age gaps. What's more, Harold and Maude's age gap is actually critically integral to the film's overall narrative.
Why Harold & Maude Was Voted One Of The Best Rom-Coms On AFI's 2008 List Even after initial hiccups and the passing of decades, Harold and Maude persevered as an exemplary film in the romantic comedy genre, at least by the discernment of the American Film Institute. On AFI's 2008 list of the top ten greatest rom-com movies of all time, Harold and Maude placed in 9th.
AFI interprets romantic comedy as "a genre in which the development of a romance leads to comic situations." Harold and Maude's quirky, one-of-a-kind romance unexpectedly delivers profound themes of life and death, while its odd storyline and stylization contribute to seriously effective dark humor.
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