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Netflix’s new rom-com Nobody wants that Includes a perfect kiss scene between Adam Brody’s Noah and Kristen Bell’s Joan that beats almost any other I’ve seen. When I first heard the news about the show, I jumped at the chance to cover it. Brody and Bell, aka Dave Rigalski from Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars, as a couple in the cast of Nobody wants that? Yes, please! As an unapologetic rom-com lover, I had high expectations going into the Netflix show. The show hooked me when I saw Noah and Joan’s meet cute in the first episode.
I was expecting a lot more witty banter and intense chemistry, but I still wasn’t prepared for Noah and Joan’s kiss scene. When it comes to top-notch kiss scenes, the competition is fierce. At the top of my list are the scenes of Holly Golightly and Paul Varjack in Breakfast at Tiffany’sJennifer and distress in Jennifer’s bodyNick and Jess in New girlAnd Ennis and Jack In Brokeback Mountain. Despite competing with a century of movies and TV shows, the first kiss between Joan and Noah will unquestionably top the list of the best kisses for many viewers, myself included.
Why Kristen Bell & Adam Brody’s First Kiss in Nobody Wants It Is So Perfect
The cinematography, writing and acting choices make no one want this kiss scene
Breaking it down, the kiss scene between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody is perfect for so many reasons. First, the fact that they wait to kiss until after they’ve spent more time together allows for a build-up over time. The Nobody wants that Scene also proves that consent is sexy – an assertion I will always stand by. Unlike most climactic kiss scenes, Noah and Joan discuss kissing before it happens, which heightens the emotional thrill. This makes the payment so much more satisfying.
I find it deeply intimate that Noah runs one hand on her cheek and the other on her lower back, so it looks like an action full of emotion and tenderness.
Additionally, the body positioning in the kiss plays into the success of the scene. I find it deeply intimate that Noah runs one hand on her cheek and the other on her lower back, so it looks like an action full of emotion and tenderness. There is no demand in his actions, making it even better when Joan leans into it. The scene is also staged in a way that makes them feel like they are in their own world despite life continuing around them.
The kiss scene is also a prime example of what the soundtrack of Nobody wants that is so brilliant. They picked the perfect selection for the song “See Her Out (That’s Just Life)” by Francis and the Lights. The music starts enticing but lowers in volume and complexity, building up and swelling as they get closer to kissing. The music editors smartly chose a part of the song without lyrics so that the action on the screen would get full focus.
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Lastly, the lighting on Kristen Bell and Adam Brody leading up to and during the kiss subtly influences the scene in a way that I love. In the first two episodes, they discuss how different their lives are, presenting them as star-crossed lovers. Before the kiss, John’s face is lit with warm tones, and Noah’s face is lit with cool tones. When they lift up, their faces remain lit the same way, but the backs of their heads are lit with the opposite tone, making it feel harmonious.
Joanne & Noah’s Nobody Wants This romance is refreshing compared to recent TV rom-coms
Nobody wants it to be a stereotypical romantic comedy
On top of the phenomenal kiss scene, Nobody wants that Offers a romance that feels exceptionally fresh and real. Rather than continue the will-they-will romance throughout the season, the two begin seeing each other in episode 3 and become an official couple in episode 4. Once they decide to be together, they try to Make it work. Apart from the momentary blip where Joan feels the IQ, I never see a moment where they never stop falling for each other. I love the straightforward nature of their relationship because it feels genuine and relatable.
Nobody wants that Reflects the growing trend of people focusing on their careers and finding love later in life.
Moreover, zany hijinks do not spoil the relationship of Noah and Joan. There is no unbelievable makeover scene or fake dating situation that brings them together. While the tropes of rom-coms are so much fun, they get tired when every TV show and movie in the genre uses them. Instead, the primary conflict in Nobody wants that Is very different life experiences, values ​​and religion – issues that I’ve seen tear apart real-life relationships. Because of this, Joanne and Noah’s relationship looks more like a genuine, non-made-for-TV romance.
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In addition, I love the fact that the rom-com focuses on two characters in their 40s who are child-free, not divorced and enjoying their careers. Far too often, romantic comedies focusing on people 40 and over lean into the “second-chance” trope, whether it’s finding love after kids, divorce or a career change. While this is valid, it is not everyone’s experience. Nobody wants that Reflects the growing trend of people focusing on their careers and finding love later in life. It’s incredibly encouraging to see more variety in the types of characters appearing in the rom-com genre.
Nobody Wants This finally gives Kristen Bell & Adam Brody the rom-com success they deserve
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody have their big breaks as romantic teen dramas
Although this is their first romantic comedy together, The two main actors of Nobody wants that are known for playing romantic leads in early outfits. Romance is not the focus of Veronica MarsKristen Bell’s big break, but the love life of the titular character was a significant part of the show. Meanwhile, Adam Brody played Lane Kim’s boyfriend in Gilmore Girlsand his breakout role as Seth Cohen in The OC Was considered a teen heartthrob. Since then, both actors have appeared in romantic dramas and romantic comedies.
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Adam Brody romantic comedies |
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In the land of women (2007) |
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Baggage claim (2013) |
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Life partners (2014) |
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Think like a person too (2014) |
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Sleeping with other people (2015) |
Kristen Bell’s rom-coms have seen mixed success; Most are vastly underrated. Adam Brody has also appeared in multiple strong rom-coms that don’t get the attention and recognition they deserve. Some of his romantic roles have been leads, but many have been supporting characters. He actually appears briefly in my favorite rom-com of all time – Sleeping with other people. However, no one has had a hit romance role since their inception. As such, it’s great to see Kristen Bell and Adam Brody Nobody wants thatOne of the best TV romances in recent years.