


Addicted to Love
Good-natured astronomer Sam is devastated when the love of his life leaves him for a suave Frenchman. He therefore does what every other normal dumpee would do — go to New York and set up home in the abandoned building opposite his ex-girlfriend's apartment, wait until she decides to leave her current lover, and then win her back.
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Plot Summary
Two heartbroken strangers, a chef named Zoe and a restaurateur named Sam, find themselves entangled in a bizarre revenge plot. After discovering their respective partners are having an affair with each other, they team up to sabotage the lovers' new relationship. Their initial plan of causing maximum misery evolves into an unexpected and complicated connection between Zoe and Sam.
Critical Reception
Addicted to Love received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot contrived and the humor forced. While Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline's performances were sometimes highlighted, the film struggled to find a consistent tone and was often criticized for its predictable narrative and unsubtle comedic elements.
What Reviewers Say
- The film relies too heavily on predictable romantic comedy tropes.
- Performances by the leads are somewhat engaging but can't salvage the weak script.
- The humor often falls flat, and the plot feels manufactured.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some appreciated the chemistry between the leads and the premise of revenge-turned-romance, many found the film to be overly silly, unoriginal, and lacking genuine emotional depth.
Fun Fact
Matthew Broderick, who plays Sam's ex-fiancé, also starred with Meg Ryan in the 1990 film 'Joe Versus the Volcano'.
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