Rules of Love
Rules of Love

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Rules of Love

2010
Movie
74 min
English

A contemporary musical set in London, Rules of Love is a modern love story concentrating the relationship between Matt (Jake Roche) and Daisy (Daisy Head), and their friends Jack (Daniel Anthony) and Jess (Sydney Rae White). Matt is a lowly postboy at 'Passion', a fashion-based advertising agency, whilst Daisy is a young, ambitious girl on work experience. Matt's attraction to Daisy is obvious, but Daisy is in a relationship and so they need help from their friends to establish the Rules of Love.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Frank ZappaGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This romantic comedy follows the complex dating lives of two friends, Jessica and Chloe. Jessica, a successful fashion editor, is convinced she knows all the rules of love and has a foolproof system for finding the perfect man. Chloe, on the other hand, is more free-spirited and believes in following her heart. Their contrasting approaches to romance lead to humorous situations and unexpected challenges as they navigate relationships and learn valuable lessons about love and friendship.

Critical Reception

Rules of Love received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements while others found it lacking in originality and substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies on tired romantic comedy tropes.

  • Performances are adequate but do little to elevate the material.

  • The plot is formulaic and offers few surprises.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Rules of Love are scarce, but those available suggest a lukewarm reception. Viewers who enjoyed it often cited its easy-to-watch nature and the chemistry between the lead actors, while detractors found it to be a forgettable entry in the romantic comedy genre.

Fun Fact

Despite the film's title, it was released direct-to-video and did not receive a theatrical release in the United States.

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