Here’s a detailed review of the 2010 film Love & Other Drugs , directed by Edward Zwick and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
The film is set in the late 90s, just as Viagra hit the market. The period details (brick-sized cell phones, dial-up internet, the music) are fun, and the backdrop of Big Pharma’s aggressive sales tactics provides a cynical, comedic edge. What Doesn’t Work 1. Severe Tone Deafness The film lurches wildly between tones. One scene is a goofy montage of Gyllenhaal’s character sleeping with multiple women; the next is a serious medical drama. The final act, in particular, tries to shift from a raunchy comedy to a melodramatic romance about sacrifice, and the gear shifts can give you whiplash. love and other drugs movie full
He plays Jamie Randall, a charming, womanizing Viagra salesman. Gyllenhaal nails the slick, shallow surface, but he’s even better as the character slowly unravels. Watching a guy who defined himself by casual sex and material success realize he’s in over his head emotionally is the film's most compelling arc. Here’s a detailed review of the 2010 film
You prefer your rom-coms light and predictable, or if sudden shifts between sex farce and tearful drama bother you. What Doesn’t Work 1
Here’s a detailed review of the 2010 film Love & Other Drugs , directed by Edward Zwick and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
The film is set in the late 90s, just as Viagra hit the market. The period details (brick-sized cell phones, dial-up internet, the music) are fun, and the backdrop of Big Pharma’s aggressive sales tactics provides a cynical, comedic edge. What Doesn’t Work 1. Severe Tone Deafness The film lurches wildly between tones. One scene is a goofy montage of Gyllenhaal’s character sleeping with multiple women; the next is a serious medical drama. The final act, in particular, tries to shift from a raunchy comedy to a melodramatic romance about sacrifice, and the gear shifts can give you whiplash.
He plays Jamie Randall, a charming, womanizing Viagra salesman. Gyllenhaal nails the slick, shallow surface, but he’s even better as the character slowly unravels. Watching a guy who defined himself by casual sex and material success realize he’s in over his head emotionally is the film's most compelling arc.
You prefer your rom-coms light and predictable, or if sudden shifts between sex farce and tearful drama bother you.