Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose ‘Love Hurts’, Devon Sawa ‘s Got ‘Heart Eyes’ — New Releases in Theater February 7
Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose ‘Love Hurts’, Devon Sawa ‘s Got ‘Heart Eyes’ — New Releases in Theater February 7 from Films Gone Wild
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Love Hurts
Starring: Ke Huy Quan , Ariana DeBose; Directed by: Jonathan Eusebio
Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where ‘For Sale’ signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Oscar® winner Ariana DeBose; West Side Story, Argylle), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead. She’s not happy. Now, Marvin is thrust back into a world of ruthless hitmen, filled with double-crosses and open houses turned into deadly warzones. With his brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu; Tomb Raider, Warcraft), a volatile crime lord, hunting him, Marvin must confront the choices that haunt him and the history he never truly buried.
What Critics are Saying:
It’s a simple enough conceit, but one made consistently confusing by a distinct lack of energy, excitement, and cohesive editing. Never before has 83 minutes felt so very long.
– Kate Erbland, indieWire
The main takeaway from this dreary dud, however, is that winning an Academy Award is no guarantee of continued big-screen success.
– Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
Sputters, then careens into a wall known as an unmitigated disaster. [Director] Jonathan Eusebio’s blurred fight scenes lack punch, and the film’s crowd-displeasing tone wears even the most love-sick viewer down.
– Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com
Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose ‘Love Hurts’, Devon Sawa ‘s Got ‘Heart Eyes’ — New Releases in Theater February 7
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Heart Eyes
Starring: Jordana Brewster, Devon Sawa, Directed by: Josh Ruben
For the past several years, the “Heart Eyes Killer” has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe….
What the Critics are Saying:
A horror rom-com can be delightful, but this film would put even Cupid in a bad mood.
– Erik Piepenburg, New York Times
Yes, it does juggle the many tropes of two different genres but the gory romp boasts an impressive mean streak, entertaining leads and an excellent hook.
– Brian Truitt, USA Today
Directing this lively date night slash-’em-up… [Josh] Ruben wields the conventions of rom-coms and retro slashers like weapons, spilling blood and guts galore while also setting the mood for love.
– Jen Yamato, Washington Post
Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose ‘Love Hurts’, Devon Sawa ‘s Got ‘Heart Eyes’ — New Releases in Theater February 7
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I Love You Forever
Starring: Sofia Black-D’Elia, Ray Nicholson; Directed by: Cazzie David | Elisa Kalani
The current dating landscape is bleak at best, and no one is more aware of this than Mackenzie, a disillusioned 25-year old law student whose love life consists of non-committal hookups and situationships from hell. When she has a “real life meet-cute” with Finn, a handsome and charming journalist, she starts to believe true love may actually exist. However, when the honeymoon phase wanes and the cracks begin to show, Mackenzie is forced to come to terms with whether or not she is to blame or if her love is actually too good to be true.
What Critics are Saying:
This is a movie that wears out its welcome early, spinning around the same relationship ideas, and, worst of all, failing to give its lead enough character depth to justify spending so much time with her.
– Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com
Mackenzie may need a minute to get back on her feet, but “I Love You Forever” serves as a tangible outlet for people to point to and say “I experienced this, please help.” And for that, we love the film forever.
– Samantha Bergeson, indieWire
