The Love Flu
The Love Flu

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The Love Flu

2013
Movie
86 min
Mandarin

Four love-sick patients seek help at a clinic for individuals with emotional problems and learn that sometimes other people are the best medicine.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Director: Greg ZolaGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A woman contracts a mysterious love flu that makes her irresistibly attracted to anyone she makes eye contact with. She navigates the chaotic and comedic consequences of her condition while trying to find a cure and maintain some semblance of her normal life.

Critical Reception

The Love Flu received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise interesting but ultimately underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements, while others were disappointed by the execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable romantic comedy with a unique premise.

  • The film struggles to maintain its comedic momentum and resolve its central conflict effectively.

  • Performances are adequate but don't elevate the material significantly.

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Fun Fact

The film's unique premise of a 'love flu' was intended to explore themes of instant attraction and the chaos that can ensue from uncontrollable desires.

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