Genre Research - Romance

Romance movies were known to be films based on passion, emotion and affection of the main characters which is usually a man and a woman and the story of their marriage/relationship.  Romance films are known to be 'love strories'.  those are examples of stereo typical romance movie narratives.
Not all Romance films are about the opposite sex. There is a history of romance films about the same sex couples.

(2010)

 (1957)

Sub Genres -
There are different types of Romance movies for example:
Chick Flicks
Romantic Comedies
Romantic Thrillers

Romance movies tend to appeal more to females.  they are often dramatic and full of romance.
Many females feel that they can relate to one of the characters as most of the stories are common life romance related stories.

For example Titanic
It is about 2 people from different social classes falling i love and people disagreeing with this.  I have noticed that most romance narratives is when two opposite people fall in love and friends/family disagree  with their relationship.  This is a famous / common romance plot as it has been popular since the famous Romeo and Juliet story by Shakespear.