Lovehard

"Lovehard"

Watched English film "Lovehard". This film is directed by Hernán Jiménez. Produced by McG, Mary Viola. Written by Danny Mackey, Rebecca Ewing. Cinematography by Shane Hurlbut. Music by Mark Orton. The film stars Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Lang, James Satio, Rebecca Staab, Takayo Fischer, Harry Schum Jr., Darian Martin & Darren Barnet. This film was released on 5th Nov 2021 (1 week ago). It runs for about 1 hour 45 minutes. I watched in on Netflix on 12 Nov 2021.

Natalie dates online and finding that they are all dishonest, never being successful. In her day job, she writes a column of her disastrous dates. One day she connects with Josh, a dashing guy who loves poetry, who is gentle, considerate. In short, her Mr. Perfect. After 4 weeks of online romance. One day she decides to surprise him by visiting him for Christmas. There is a surprise alright, but it's Natalie who's surprised. The handsome hulk turns out to be a chubby, bespectacled, 30 years old Chinese guy. 

What's Natalie's reaction? Why did Josh do it? Does the handsome hulk exist? What will Natalie do?

Well, it's a Christmas movie. A feel good movie. So you know how it ends. What matters is what happens in between and how it happens. 

The story is predictable. Presence of the handsome guy, whose photo Josh uses fir online profile, makes the things little interesting. That also encourages Natalie to stay on. It gives opportunity of self discovery to Josh and Natalie. There is just enough drama to spice up the things, but it's not over-done. 

Nina acts well and so does Jimmy. Their chemistry is good. Takayo provides unexpected humor. Harry's character is turned into a caricature, some more work was needed. Director does well and remains in control. The movie slows down a little bit in the middle but eventually recovers.

It's Christmas time. A little romance, a little humor, some emotions and a happy ending. Why would one not feel good?

A feel good Christmas movie worth watching.