Love Hurts has opened to a disappointing reception, with low scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. Directed by Jonathan Eusebio, the action-comedy stars Ke Huy Quan in a gritty tale of a man pulled back into violence. Critics praise the fight scenes but criticize the weak plot and the film’s inability to balance action, romance, and comedy.
Critics aren’t impressed with Love Hurts in their reviews
Love Hurts has received mixed reviews, with many critics praising its action but criticizing its story and character development.
The screenplay of Love Hurts has been widely criticized as “lazy” and “borderline terrible.” Jonathan Sim from ComingSoon described it as a “mediocre take on a story we’ve seen a million times before.” Despite the weak writing, he acknowledged the “incredible physicality” that Ke Huy Quan brings to the fight scenes. Sim ultimately rated the film 5/10, calling it “Mediocre.”
Ben Wasserman from CBR highlighted that Quan’s performance is a standout, making a strong case for more leading roles but calls the rest of the film a “mixed bag.” On the other hand, Tasha Robinson from Polygon praised the “stunning fight sequences” but found the non-action scenes to be “a drag.”
Critics widely criticized the romance, with Alonso Duralde from The Film Verdict noting the lack of chemistry between the leads, while James Verniere from Boston Movie News wrote, “Quan and DeBose have zero chemistry as Valentine’s Day lovers.”
Love Hurts off to a terrible start with its Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic score
The movie holds a disappointing 22% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 64 reviews, at the time of writing, signaling poor reception. Metacritic also offers a mixed response with a score of 46. Critics praise the action scenes, choreographed by Jonathan Eusebio, but highlight the weak plot and the poor blending of action, romance, and comedy.
Love Hurts follows Marvin Gable (Ke Huy Quan), a realtor with a violent past. His life takes a dangerous turn when his former partner-in-crime, Rose (Ariana DeBose), seeks revenge. The film features brutal action sequences and intense fight scenes. Daniel Wu plays Marvin’s crime lord brother, while Marshawn Lynch and Rhys Darby portray rival assassins.
