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Hard Luck Love Song

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Hard Luck Love Song

R

Released Oct 15, 2021

1h 44m

Drama

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Hard Luck Love Song is writer/director Justin Corsbie's feature debut. The story follows Jesse (Michael Dorman), a charismatic but down on his luck troubadour who finds himself at an existential crossroads as bad choices catch up with him during an unexpected reunion with Carla (Sophia Bush), an old flame. The script is based on the song "Just Like Old Times" by acclaimed Americana singer/songwriter Todd Snider. The talented ensemble cast also features RZA, Dermot Mulroney, Brian Sacca, Melora Walters, and Academy Award nominated Eric Roberts. At its core, the film is a modern day love story wrapped in a gritty, compelling character study.

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Critics Consensus

Well-acted but fatally self-indulgent, Hard Luck Love Song is ultimately less cinematic than the Todd Snider song that inspired it.

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

"Hard Luck Love Song" is the kind of movie that would sit right next to someone at the world's saddest dive bar even if the place was full of nothing but empty seats.

Rated: B

Oct 20, 2021

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Justin Corsbie's self-indulgent indie is not worth the effort of making a disparaging pun based on its title.

Oct 16, 2021

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Dorman does great work as a small-town hustler pursued by gangsters.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 15, 2021

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Hard Luck Love Song has a star-making performance in Michael Dorman that you wish you could lift and place in a better movie.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 11, 2022

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

This is a cute little movie. It works as a happy little holiday movie.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 5, 2021

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Pat Padua

Spectrum Culture

It sounds like something you've heard before, and sometimes that doesn't matter; but by the time the goofily triumphant ending rolls around, you realize this isn't a winning hand.

Rated: 50

Nov 1, 2021

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Ashley A

Great acting! Compelling story. Amazing artistry. Surprises too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/21

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Jan

The background music by Lucas Hudgins was great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/21/21

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The Seeker

It's different, but, though flawed, the lead character is very likable. Fans of Todd Snider will find a lot of Easter eggs add 1/2 to 1 star if you're a fan of his.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/21

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Thomas G

Loved this movie! Great balance of humor and drama and really insightful look at the way we're isolated from each other but also very much connected to each other. And the performances--especially an absolute knockout from Michael Dorman--are absolutely incredible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/21

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BILLY

Fell in love with the characters. Great chemistry amongst characters. Great storytelling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/21

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RD Austin

Amazing storyline, script and acting performance by Dormand, Bush, Mulroney and RZA! Must see for any music lover, what a soundtrack!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/21

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Hard Luck Love Song is writer/director Justin Corsbie's feature debut. The story follows Jesse (Michael Dorman), a charismatic but down on his luck troubadour who finds himself at an existential crossroads as bad choices catch up with him during an unexpected reunion with Carla (Sophia Bush), an old flame. The script is based on the song "Just Like Old Times" by acclaimed Americana singer/songwriter Todd Snider. The talented ensemble cast also features RZA, Dermot Mulroney, Brian Sacca, Melora Walters, and Academy Award nominated Eric Roberts. At its core, the film is a modern day love story wrapped in a gritty, compelling character study.

Director: Justin Corsbie
Producer: Justin Corsbie, Douglas Matejka, Allison R. Smith
Screenwriter: Craig Ugoretz, Justin Corsbie
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Dime Box Entertainment, Synthetic Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 15, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 9, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.6K
Runtime: 1h 44m

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