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Love Hurts (2009)

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A complacent, middle-aged ear, nose, and throat doctor attempts to win back his wayward wife with a little help from their college-bound son in this romantic comedy from writer/director Barra Grant (Glory Days, Life of the Party). Dr. Ben Bingham (Richard E. Grant) has everything a man his age could want in life -- a good job, a gorgeous home, and a beautiful wife -- yet, as a result of being so content, he's lost his passion for living. His wife, Amanda (Carrie-Anne Moss), on the other hand, is

PG-13, 1 hr. 33 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Barra Grant

Written By: Barra Grant

In Theaters: Nov 13, 2009 Wide

On DVD: Jan 1, 2011

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Critic Reviews for Love Hurts

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (5)

Moss brings warmth and dignity to a part that could've easily slid into stereotype, while Camryn Manheim owns her few scenes as Amanda's best friend.

November 13, 2009 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

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There's a perfectly likable, sitcomish romantic comedy buried somewhere deep inside Barra Grant's indie Love Hurts, but it would have taken some very significant rewrites to unearth it.

November 12, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Andrew Barker

Variety

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A flat-footed sitcom with unconvincing situations and comedy.

November 12, 2009 Comment

Kirk Honeycutt

Hollywood Reporter

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...an utterly misbegotten piece of work...

January 30, 2011 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

This is not muddy storytelling, just bipolar and unconvincing, as Grant force-feeds us comedy to soften us up for the emotional kill.

November 13, 2009 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine

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Mark Keizer

Boxoffice Magazine

It's bloodless material, sluggishly captured by Barra, who's trapped in directorial survival mode, terrified to color outside of the lines.

November 12, 2009 Full Review Source: BrianOrndorf.com

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Brian Orndorf

BrianOrndorf.com

The direction rarely rises above acceptable, but anytime the camera's pointed at Grant, it doesn't matter.

November 12, 2009 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Luke Y. Thompson

L.A. Weekly

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I thought this movie was rather enjoyable, and sweet. I loved the relationship the son had with his parents. I found that extremely endearing. Nice movie that isn't a blockbuster for most, but for me it was a nice afternoon couch movie...

April 10, 2012

Cynthia S.

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**1/2 (out of four) Richard E. Grant gets the chance to let his hair down a bit this flashy and frantic part. But, he is over-the-top and makes it hard to care about the character's outcome. Grant and his wife (Carrie-Ann Moss) have hit a rough time. She no longer loves him like she did and decides to move out.

January 14, 2011