Watching films based on Chinese Zodiac signs is all the rage these days, and it’s the fans of the rom-com genre who especially take to using these signs to pick their next movie on Netflix. Rooster personalities prefer the kind that have likable leads, a creative story and stimulating dialogue, along with a charming sense of direction.
What these personalities don’t like are films that spend a lot of time on flip-flopping love interests, characters who act in questionable ways, and slow-moving stories that don’t leave out room for character development. That said, here are five movies Roosters will love in the rom-com genre, and five they will most definitely hate.
Hate: Valentine's Day (2010)
Numerous characters and storylines intertwine from the beginning till the end of Valentine’s day. Over the course of the day’s events, certain revelations and events prompt the characters to reevaluate their love lives.
Rooster personalities do get attracted to people with a formidable acting resume, but they also prefer substance over quantity. Valentine’s Day has far too many underdeveloped stories to appeal to Roosters, who will instead be frustrated that the one or two angles they prefer in the film don’t get to shine as much. Overtly lovey-dovey sequences aren’t appealing to these personality types either, which are shown in the film.
Love: There's Something About Mary (1998)
Ted is a man hopelessly in love with his childhood crush Mary. In hopes of reconnecting with her, he enlists the help of an investigator, who himself ends up falling in love with Mary, too. Soon, it becomes apparent she has this effect on every man she’s ever met.
It’s something of a parody film, sure, but Rooster personalities will most definitely be charmed by the film’s presentation. Roosters prefer having that one character to root for, and they will find just that in the lead. They will also find the rest of the cast on point with their performances, as the lack of any drama is what will make this a breezy watch for these personality types.
Hate: The Ugly Truth (2009)
A morning show producer, who is perpetually unlucky in love, is forced to work with a male chauvinist correspondent. To get rid of each other, they make a deal to have the man set her up to meet the love of her life or resign.
Roosters just don’t find a film worth a watch if there’s no real payoff, and that’s just the case in The Ugly Truth. Right from the start, they’ll be well aware of where the film’s going and will turn off interest. More so than that, the overtly macho mannerisms of the male lead is bound to tick off more than a few Rooster personalities.
Love: Music And Lyrics (2007)
A faded musician still bitter about the past is assigned to compose a song for the latest reigning sensation. However, he’s forced to team up with the woman who waters his plants, as they both struggle to come up with the perfect song.
Roosters generally love the character development of a person from a jerk to a genuinely nice person. In Music and Lyrics, they will be appealed by the chemistry of the leads and the musical performances. The blend of music with comedy is creativity that Roosters will most certainly find charmingly hilarious.
Hate: The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
A couple’s plans for marriage are continually hampered by one problem after another. Over the ridiculously long delays, they’re met with personal difficulties of such a nature that it seems the wedding might be off the cards altogether.
Lazy attempts to create drama in a comedy are caught easily by Rooster personalities, and they won’t enjoy the many problems the film presents purely for the sake of extending the runtime. An even bigger issue would be the fact that the lead characters don’t come across as very interesting. The lack of a creative turn in the film is what ultimately will make Roosters quit on this film.
Love: Magic In The Moonlight (2014)
An illusionist who relishes in the opportunity to debunk mystics is enlisted to expose a seemingly authentic clairvoyant woman. Over time, he finds it impossible to prove her as a fraud, as she dazzles him with her charms.
Roosters are people who love a good dialogue between characters. It’s the stimulating conversations that keep these people rapt in attention, and Magic in the Moonlight uniquely achieves this by making kooky exchanges so entertaining. The quirky script is another factor that will appeal to Roosters, as these personalities love a funny twist in an established film genre.
Hate: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Two friends on a trip to Barcelona come across a man who seduces both of them with his charms. However, they come to learn that the involvement of his ex-wife makes things more than a little complicated.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona lacks the necessary character development for these personalities to like this film. More likely, it will be the lack of morals displayed by the characters that will prompt Roosters to hate this film. They will also not take kindly to the large amounts of time the film wastes on scenery that could have been spent on having more jokes, as Roosters prefer a fast-paced story.
Love: Man Up (2015)
A case of mistaken identity leads to a woman pretending to be someone else on a blind date and thinking the man might be the perfect boyfriend. Even after her ruse is caught, circumstances lead to the two continuing to pretend to be each other’s love interests.
A fast-paced, charming, and a story that surprisingly leaves out room for character development, Man Up is the perfect rom-com for the average Rooster. These viewers will love watching the film due to the lead pair’s humorous banter. The grand bits of cinematography are just the film-making techniques that captures Roosters’ interests, as they represent a creative style of direction.
Hate: Something Borrowed (2011)
Rachel, an outwardly sweet person starts having an affair with her best friend’s fiance. Rather than feel guilty about it, Rachel begins to enjoy taking charge in her life and continues the dalliance as the wedding date draws near.
Roosters have a liking toward loyalty, especially in friendships, so the constant backstabbing in Something Borrowed will undoubtedly clash with this philosophy. The attempts to paint its lead in a sympathetic light using humor will most likely be perceived as an insult to Roosters's intelligence. Along with that, they will instantly take to hating on the unlikable characters, something these personality types do not want to see in a film.
Love: Yesterday (2019)
A failing musician wakes up one day to realize that The Beatles have been erased from history. Cashing in on this, he decides to use their songs as his own and begins to achieve global stardom.
The creative plot aside, Roosters will take to the character development shown from the lead, as he learns from his decisions over the film. In the romance portion, these personalities will like the build-up toward the budding love story, which is played off in traditional style. It’s in a Rooster personality’s nature to focus more on the emotional aspect of love, making Yesterday’s romance the perfect one for them to follow.