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Love & Other Drugs
2010 112 min United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: Edward Zwick
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Description
Maggie is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone – or anything – tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie, whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serves him well with the ladies and the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$32.37M
Worldwide:
$102.8M
Starring
Jake Gyllenhaal
Actor
Anne Hathaway
Actor
Judy Greer
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Love & Other Drugs is a polarizing blend of romantic comedy and medical drama that divides audiences through its tonal shifts and frequent, graphic sexual content. While many viewers find the chemistry and performances of Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal to be deeply moving and sincere, others criticize the film for being shallow, overlong, and disjointed.
| Acting | Anne Hathaway provides a compelling, nuanced performance that effectively anchors the emotional weight of her character's illness. | |
| Score | The soundtrack features an excellent, well-curated selection of music that perfectly enhances the film’s atmosphere and tone. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the excessive sexual content are divided; some see it as an honest depiction of the characters' protective masks, while others find it gratuitous and distracting from the central relationship. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is inconsistent, with viewers disagreeing on whether the film successfully manages its transition from a lighthearted comedy to a serious medical drama. | |
| Runtime | The film's pacing is a point of contention, as some feel the runtime is bloated and sluggish, hindering the development of its thematic depth. |