The Love Patient
The Love Patient

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The Love Patient

2011
Movie
95 min
English

A handsome and self-centered ad executive pretends he has life-threatening cancer to win back the love of his ex.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Jake McLeanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful but self-centered author finds his life turned upside down when he wakes up after a car accident with amnesia, only to be told he is married to a woman he doesn't remember. As he navigates his new reality, he begins to question everything he thought he knew about himself and his relationships.

Critical Reception

The Love Patient received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven humor. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a light, forgettable romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of amnesia in a romantic comedy setting is seen as clichéd.

  • Performances were noted as trying to elevate the material but often falling short.

  • The humor is frequently described as hit-or-miss.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is not readily available for this film, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Kevin Sorbo, known for his roles in Hercules and Andromeda, plays the lead character suffering from amnesia.

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