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Hard Luck Love Song

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Michael Dorman does great work as a small-town hustler pursued by gangsters. Rated: 3/4 Oct 15, 2021 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ashley A Great acting! Compelling story. Amazing artistry. Surprises too! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/21 Full Review Jan The background music by Lucas Hudgins was great Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/21 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review BILLY Fell in love with the characters. Great chemistry amongst characters. Great storytelling. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/21 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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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