If there's anyone who loves a good rom-com, it's me. I am the biggest hopeless romantic and swoon over adorable, budding relationships coming alive on my TV screen. Netflix did us all a favor by releasing two movies that pull at our heart strings--Sierra Burgess is a Loser and To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Both movies were released within weeks of each other. While I enjoy both movies, I have a clear favorite, and I want to discuss why!
1. Peter v. Jamey
It's really cool to compare Peter from To All the Boys and Jamey from Sierra Burgess because they are played by the same actor. I think Noah Centineo does an incredible job at portraying these characters, and according to all the attention he has been getting, the rest of the world feels the same way! Both boys are super flirty which makes the scenes fun to watch. When it comes down to it though, Jamey is my favorite. Maybe it's because he's unsuspecting and quirky. Peter's cool and has great qualities, but I just don't know if he made his feelings for Lara Jean as obvious as a lot of fans think. It's not that Peter was unkind or mean; Jamey just made me want to give him a hug and root for his over-the-phone relationship.
2. Lara Jean v. Sierra
Let me start by saying that I appreciate these characters for different reasons. I loved that Lara Jean was in touch with her emotions. She was kind enough to pretend to be someone's girlfriend which probably wasn't the smartest thing to do, but I guess it worked out for her! Also, can we talk about her room and outfits? The cutest! Sierra Burgess was incredibly relatable. She seemed confident in her own skin until a love interest came into the picture. I'm sure all of us have felt that way at some point. I also loved that she was happy, smart, and funny. She did, however, lose some points from me when she neglected her best friend, Dan, and assumed things before talking to Veronica. With that being said, I think I relate more to Sierra, BUT I would just love to live Lara Jean's life for a day.
3. The storylines
Both movies had interesting storylines. I could replay some of my favorite scenes from To All the Boys over and over. I liked that Sierra Burgess was similar to watching an episode of Catfish but way better. When watching Lara Jean and Peter's relationship come together, sometimes I felt unsure of whether I thought they belonged together. I guess that makes it somewhat suspenseful. On the other hand, I thought Sierra and Jamey's personalities were PERFECT for each other, and I was rooting for them from the beginning. Overall, both made my heart super happy.
4. Which is better?
Sierra Burgess rules. Others may not agree with me, but I think Sierra Burgess was more entertaining and interesting while To All the Boys was mostly just cute. Don't hate me! I love both movies for different reasons. But immediately after watching Sierra Burgess, I wanted to watch it again! After all that's been said though, I would love a sequel from both!
If you haven't seen these movies, you absolutely have to do so soon! Then, you can debate with your friends about which is better!
