Love and Other Drugs

Directed by: Edward Zwick
UK release date: 29 December 2010
US release date: 24 November 2010
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria



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He said:
Before I review this film it should be known that I am more or less in love with Anne Hathaway and the fact that she seems to be naked in nearly a third of this film is never ever going to be a reason for me to complain.

This is a fun romantic comedy with great heart and an excellent amount of humor. In my opinion Hathaway and Gyllenhaal share an onscreen chemistry to rival that of Bogart and Bergman in Casablanca. Oliver Platt is fantastic throughout this film managing to steal nearly every scene he shares with Gyllenhaal.

Love and other drugs is a large departure for director Ed Zwick who is better known for films like Blood Diamond and The Siege but also produced the Television show My so called life with Claire Danes that launched her career. Though it is not his typical project he crafted a fantastic and well paced film.

Love and other drugs is a fun film that has enough humor and nudity to make it a favorite of most couples for a number of years to come. {{{I give it 4 out of 5}}}

She said:

I hadn't heard much about this film so wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't expect a whole load of sex and nakedness for example, but hey, who's complaining? The basic premise of the film i.e. a relationship between a pharmaceutical rep and an artist with early on-set Parkinson's, was a really thought provoking one.

For me this film was ultimately about having to accept yourself to accept someone else. I won't go into detail but there were some parallels to mine and James' relationship in this way. Perhaps this is why I 'got' this film whereas some people might miss that deeper meaning.

There were some great comedic moments in this film (selling Viagra, for example) and some great tear jerking moments (but that would be telling). Overall it was a really interesting film with, as previously mentioned, a lot of nakedness. I give it {{{3 out of 5}}}

They said:

A funny and heartwarming film about acceptance and life. Just don't see it with your mum. We give this film {{{7 out of 10}}}

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