Sound in romantic films is predominantly diegetic sound. This is usually because the use of non-diegetic sound, like sound effects, is generally not needed as romantic films try to stick to reality and therefore sound effects, which would emphasize sound, with be inappropriate.
However, they do largely use non-diegetic parallel music, mostly during the opening to the film. This is because it firstly can enhance the meaning of what is happening on screen and also it can just make an otherwise boring title sequence much more entertaining to watch. Also it is a very key signifier to genre, in that as soon as you hear an uptempo, light-hearted, pop song, you immediately link it to the romantic genre, therefore making it effective.
They also occasionally use voice-overs to portray the characters thoughts and feelings, or just general narration to perhaps help guide the audience through confusing parts to the film. For example, in the film Angus thongs and perfect snogging throughout the film we hear the voice-over of the main character as if it is a diary entry, this helps us to identify with the character and therefore sympathise with her as if we were really close to her. It is also because the film is based on a book which is set out as if it were a diary. The film also works as an example of non-diegetic music.
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