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Love And Other Disasters (2006)
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Love And Other Disasters (2006)

Genre
Comedy, Romance
Release Date
September 9, 2006
Studio
Image Entertainment
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Release Date
September 9, 2006
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
90 minute(s)
Production Budget
9000000
Studio
Image Entertainment
Official Site
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Director
Alek Keshishian
Producer
Alek Keshishian, Virginie Silla
Screenwriter
Alek Keshishian
Starring
  • Brittany Murphy as Emily 'Jacks' Jackson
  • Matthew Rhys as Peter Simon
  • Santiago Cabrera
  • Gwyneth Paltrow as Hollywood Jacks
  • Samantha Bloom
  • Catherine Tate as Tallulah Riggs-Wentworth
  • Dawn French as Therapist
  • Orlando Bloom as Hollywood Paolo
  • Stephanie Beacham

In the whirlwind world of high-fashion London, Brittany Murphy stars as Emily "Jacks" Jackson, an American assistant at British Vogue who dreams of becoming a photographer but finds herself perpetually entangled in the romantic misadventures of her friends. When her gay best friend Peter, played by Matthew Rhys, decides to prove he can be a "normal" heterosexual to please his conservative father, Jacks takes on the role of his matchmaker, orchestrating a series of disastrous dates. Her plans become even more complicated when she falls for a charming Argentine photographer, Paolo (played by Santiago Cabrera), who may or may not be straight. Directed by Alek Keshishian, this fizzy romantic comedy blends sharp wit with genuine heart as Jacks navigates a maze of mistaken identities, workplace chaos, and her own conflicting desires. With a supporting cast that includes Gwyneth Paltrow as Jacks' effortlessly cool friend and Catherine Tate as a hilariously blunt co-worker, the film captures the vibrant, chaotic energy of young love in the city of style. What begins as a mission to fix Peter's love life soon forces Jacks to confront her own fears about commitment, honesty, and the messy, unpredictable nature of true romance.

Ratings:
57
SCORE
TMDB 5.7/10