Love & Other Drugs

Jake and Anne were so natural and SO GOOD with their delivery I almost forgot I was watching a movie.
Should you watch it with your parents in the room? Yeah prolly not but omg 10/10 storyline 🥹🫶🏾
p.s : pls be prepared for one of the most emotional groveling scenes of all time!

I watched this expecting a comedy goofy romance, instead it was this heartfelt romance. I aint a romance movie type of guy but this movie was acc goated. JAKE GYLLENHAAL W

Holy nudity

You know - I don’t think “romcom” is the correct genre for this film. Not because it isn’t romantic or funny, but it’s far heavier and much deeper than the any of the “descriptions” of this would lead you to believe.

It’s actually a really sad film, leaning much more into the dramatics than I’d ever have guessed. The first act is much more light and breezy, and probably reaches a better flow state than the latter two which feel a bit clunky to me. Regardless, a very original and surprising plot that, despite its melancholy, I had a great time with.

Jake Gyllenhaal does some fine work here, brilliant chemistry with Anne, who gives the shining performance of the movie. Supporters are all great, particularly those centred around the Parkinson’s storyline. Not surprised they were both nominated at the Golden Globes.

Been on the watchlist for a good while, saving it for a time when I’d need a good laugh, which it did provide! But also didn’t exactly cheer my mood sooooo, swings and roundabouts.

OK-ish, too much cat & mouse or just too much lots of things

Fuck. What a beautifully sad but hopeful film.