appearing in elizabethtown, 500 days of summer, scott pilgrim vs the world, and almost famous, the manic pixie dream girl is somehow one of the most despised AND the most beloved character tropes in film history. but why do so many people love her, hate her, and love to hate her? today we'll be examining the history of the manic pixie dream girl, how she relates to feminist movements, and why she developed a specific style philosophy.

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