Love Hurts
Love Hurts

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Love Hurts

1990
Movie
106 min
English

The story of Paul Weaver and his strained relationships with women and his family.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Google Users65%
Director: Cherry")Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A recently separated artist, struggling with his new life, finds himself attracted to a mysterious woman. Their relationship becomes complicated by his lingering feelings for his ex-wife and the woman's own secretive past. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of modern relationships.

Critical Reception

Love Hurts received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its performances, particularly from Jeff Goldblum, and its attempt at exploring nuanced relationship dynamics, others found the plot to be predictable and lacking in originality. The film performed modestly at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jeff Goldblum's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired plot.

  • The film's exploration of post-divorce relationships is seen as uneven.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating the emotional depth and Goldblum's acting, while others found the story to be unremarkable and the romantic entanglements unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

Famke Janssen's role in 'Love Hurts' was one of her early film appearances before achieving wider recognition in later projects.

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