Joey Boca is the owner of a pizza parlour, and has been married to Rosalie for years. When Rosalie discovers that Joey is a womanizer and has been cheating on her for a long time, she goes to extreme lengths to punish him.
A restaurant owner, Tony Gambini, discovers his wife, Joey, is having an affair and decides to have her killed. However, the hitmen he hires are incompetent, and Joey survives the attempts on her life. She then enlists the help of her lovers to get revenge on Tony, leading to a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous events.
I Love You to Death received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding its dark humor and outlandish premise to be hit-or-miss. While some praised the performances, particularly Kevin Kline's over-the-top portrayal of Tony, others felt the film's tone was uneven and the plot stretched credulity too thin. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique brand of black comedy and others finding it too strange or unpleasant.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split reception. Many enjoyed the film's quirky humor and the energetic performances, finding it a memorably strange comedy. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot overly bizarre and the dark humor not to their taste, leading to a polarizing experience.
The character of Devo, played by River Phoenix, was loosely inspired by the New Wave musician of the same name, particularly his quirky stage persona and visual style.
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