Endless Love
Endless Love

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Endless Love

1983
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Cantonese

Davis meets Zina in a car wreck. Their immediate attraction for one another is put into jeopardy when they learn each is competing for the same writing job.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Google Users60%
Director: Franco ZeffirelliGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the intense and obsessive love affair between 17-year-old Jade Butterfield and 18-year-old David Axelrod. Their passion quickly consumes them, leading to escalating conflicts with Jade's protective parents and ultimately resulting in tragic consequences. The story explores the destructive nature of young, all-consuming love and its impact on family dynamics.

Critical Reception

Endless Love was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its story melodramatic and the performances uneven. While Brooke Shields's performance was noted, the film's themes and execution were generally considered overwrought and predictable. It was also a box office disappointment compared to its high expectations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film's depiction of teenage love to be overly melodramatic and unbelievable.

  • The pacing and narrative were often criticized as slow and lacking substance.

  • While some acknowledged the romantic themes, the overall execution was deemed disappointing.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a somewhat forgettable romance. While some appreciated the themes of young love, many found it to be too sappy or unrealistic, with a predictable storyline.

Awards & Accolades

Brooke Shields was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress – Drama for her role. The film also received a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Picture.

Fun Fact

The iconic theme song, also titled 'Endless Love,' performed by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, became a massive international hit and won a Grammy Award for Best Original Song. It remains one of the most successful duets in music history.

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