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Tom Hanks

If you look at romantic comedies as pieces of commerce, the audience is looking for wish fulfillment.

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Tom Hanks means that romantic comedies are made to sell well by appealing to what viewers hope for in their love lives. People watch these movies because they want to see idealized, happy romantic stories that fulfill their desires.

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