Killing Cupid
Killing Cupid

Killing Cupid

1995Movie101 minEnglish

This "Best Fiction Film Winner"* follows Valentine, a female assassin who is trapped in a room with one of her marks during the last few minutes of his life. The moment changes her own life as she vows to give up the business and seek redemption by finding the son of the man she has killed. But once in the small desert town of "Godfree", which may or may not be stranger than the world she has just left, her old life returns to haunt her. Convinced she has joined forces with an elusive ex-assassin named "Cupid", her former comrades hunt her down and soon discover that some things are not what they appear.... *Hollywood Documentary And Fiction Film Festival (2006)

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Michael M. ScottGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A cynical divorce lawyer, whose own love life is in shambles, finds himself falling for a woman who claims to be Cupid. As Valentine's Day approaches, he must navigate the chaos and confusion of her divine interventions in his life and the lives of his clients.

Critical Reception

Killing Cupid is a made-for-television romantic comedy that received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics. While some appreciated its lighthearted approach to romance and its attempts at humor, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its straightforward romantic comedy tropes failing to leave a lasting impression.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a quirky premise involving Cupid but struggles with execution.
  • Features a predictable romantic comedy plot that offers little novelty.
  • Acting performances are generally considered uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this specific title. However, typical audience sentiment for romantic comedies of this era often hinges on the chemistry of the leads and the humor of the situations, which appear to have been points of contention for this film.

Fun Fact

While the film stars Joe Lara, who is perhaps better known for his role as Tarzan in the television series 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures', 'Killing Cupid' was one of his earlier ventures into romantic comedy.

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