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Love on the Side
Small town waitress Eve Stuckley is stuck. She has spent years pining for testosterone saturate local hunk Jeff Sweeney and yearns to escape from the Hog-Chow Diner she runs. Just when Eve finally decides to pursue her man, drop dead gorgeous Linda Avery blows into town on the hottest day of the year. The heat wave is nothing in comparison with the heat that's on as Jeff and Eve's dimwitted brother Chuck decide to face off for Linda's affections. It's a priceless contest: Linda wants Eve. Eve's confidante Alma Kerns is a sex expert trained by mortician beau Red Bishop. She encourages Eve to use Linda's interest in her to win Jeff's affection but the situation becomes even more complicated when Linda advises Jeff she prefers Eve. Now determined to "save" Eve, the narcissistically injured Jeff elicits Chuck's aid but Chuck, thinking it's part of the game, refuses to believe him. Ultimately, Jeff and Linda square off over Eve's future...
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Plot Summary
A shy, nerdy bookstore clerk, Amanda, who lives a quiet life, fantasizes about finding romance. She begins a relationship with a charismatic womanizer, Jeff, whom she meets through a personal ad. As their relationship develops, Amanda realizes Jeff leads a double life and is involved with multiple women, leading her to question the authenticity of their connection and her own desires.
Critical Reception
Love on the Side received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor lacking. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a contrived plot and uninspired romantic chemistry.
Lacks the wit and charm expected of a romantic comedy.
While some performances are adequate, they cannot salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews often cite the film's predictable storyline and lack of significant laughs as major drawbacks. Some viewers found the characters unengaging, though a small minority enjoyed the lighthearted, easy-to-watch nature of the movie.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of Chris Pine's earliest film roles, playing the character of Shep.
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