Hugh Grant doesn't want you to watch rom-coms on Valentine's Day

Hugh Grant.
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When mapping out your Valentine's Day, you've probably considered snuggling up and watching a romantic comedy with your sweetheart. But Hugh Grant, rom-com extraordinaire, would rather you make other plans.

In a new interview with Time, Grant says that romantic comedies create a "perfect paradigm of love" that isn't comparable with real life.

"My experience with my relationships, at least, is they're never remotely like that — I'm not remotely like that," Grant told Time. "So, I think it's a dangerous thing to do."

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When asked about his new film, The Rewrite, which will be released on demand this Friday, Grant responded, "People should see the film, but I don't necessarily think it's a Valentine's Day treat." Well then.

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Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.