Sweethearts
Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Max’s Sweethearts!
The movie follows two first-year college students named Jamie and Ben, who have been best friends since childhood.
When they embarked on adulthood, they decided to stay in a relationship with their high school sweethearts.
However, a disastrous party helps them realize that they aren’t actually happy in their relationships anymore.
Prior to the breakup, Ben also worries about whether his decision will hurt Claire.
They get excited, but the main character seems less than enthused at the idea of joining a sorority.
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She doesnt want to have sisters who become lifelong friends that vacation together.
However, by the end ofSweethearts, she joins the Kappas and is part of the dance marathon.
This moment happens right before Ben calls out Jamie for constantly distrusting everyone and being hostile.
In conjunction, these incidents allow Jamie to recognize that she cant continue acting the way she does.
Finally, the breakups go down at the Drunksgiving party.
Claire tries to come onto Ben, but he keeps trying to have a serious conversation with her.
At the same time, Jamie tells Simon they need to break up.
The best friends didnt consider whether the method of breaking up was kind or compassionate.
Palmers coming-out character arc has a few takeaways.
The choice of movie is no coincidence.
Their platonic relationship proves the 1989 film wrong if they start a romantic or sexual relationship.
Max offers a great collection of romance movies with love stories that range from funny to heartbreaking to relatable.
As Ben watchesWhen Harry Met Sally, he realizes that the antiquated idea is wrong.
Theres never a moment at the end of the movie where their love, albeit non-romantic, isnt validated.
For Jamie, that means learning to trust others and see the world in a less cynical way.
For Ben, that means putting his needs first and learning to set healthy boundaries.
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