Love Happens

PG-13

Released Sep 18, 2009

1h 49m

Romance

Drama

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16%

111 Reviews

Tomatometer

37%

100,000+ Ratings

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Dr. Burke Ryan (Aaron Eckhart) is a self-help guru who is on the verge of a lucrative multimedia deal. But there's a problem: though he advises his patients to confront their pain, Burke has never come to terms with his wife's death. Eloise Chandler (Jennifer Aniston) has had enough of men and dating, and is busy concentrating on her floral business. When they meet, Burke and Eloise feel an instant attraction, but wonder if they'll be able to let go of their painful pasts and embrace the future.

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Critics Consensus

Love Happens is a dull, chemistry-free affair that under-utilizes its appealing leads.

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John M

Awful, awful movie. Such a cheap, cliche soup stupid opera with bad plot and even worse acting. I am not surprised for Aniston as she ain't a real actress, but I used to respect Echart, not any longer. Wasted time. Please, do not watch as you will regret or even worse - you'll be angry at yourself.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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Raymond D

I liked the movie better than the reviews but the film drags at a point when it had so much promise. I felt the chemistry between the leads was charming but then oddly fades away as the story unfolds. I can only feel it took a back seat to the telling of the lead's story. The performance by character actor John Carroll Lynch was the best part of the movie. It was touching and endearing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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steve d

It is heartfelt and well acted but too slow and predictable.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Didn't love it. Pretty predicable romantic storyline. Only got 2nd star because I love Jen.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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peter s

Perhaps not her best movie but Jennifer Aniston is still the best and most consistent actress of the last 30 years and it's always a joy to see her on screen.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The movie is ludicrous and dull . The worst point is when the hero releases his deceased wife's pet parrot in a woods to be ‘free' . We're meant believe the domestic pet would know how to survive in the wild . At the end of the movie , the bird has miraculously managed to leave the woods and fly many miles to return home. Why Jennifer Aniston agreed to star in this unbelievable plot baffles me .

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Brandon Camp

Director

Aaron Eckhart

Dr. Burke Ryan

Jennifer Aniston

Eloise Chandler

Dan Fogler

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Judy Greer

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Joe Anderson

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Rated: C-

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Perri Nemiroff

CinemaBlend

Call it a romantic comedy or romantic drama; you're still not going to giggle, your heart won't be warmed and ultimately, you'll leave unsatisfied.

Rated: 1.5/5

Aug 12, 2010

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

It's awful.

Rated: 1.5/5

Feb 24, 2010

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Eckhart can't carry the film himself and everyone else involved seems content to settle for mediocrity.

Rated: 2.0/4.0

Sep 15, 2020

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Nikki Baughan

Roll Credits

Love Happens is limp, ham-fisted and maddeningly obvious.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 25, 2019

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Kelly Jane Torrance

Washington Times

You couldn't get two much better-looking leads than Mr. Eckhart and Miss Aniston, and the frequent close-ups certainly make them even more likable.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 5, 2018

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Synopsis

Dr. Burke Ryan (Aaron Eckhart) is a self-help guru who is on the verge of a lucrative multimedia deal. But there's a problem: though he advises his patients to confront their pain, Burke has never come to terms with his wife's death. Eloise Chandler (Jennifer Aniston) has had enough of men and dating, and is busy concentrating on her floral business. When they meet, Burke and Eloise feel an instant attraction, but wonder if they'll be able to let go of their painful pasts and embrace the future.

Director: Brandon Camp
Producer: J. Miles Dale, Richard Solomon, Ryan Kavanaugh
Screenwriter: Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Stuber Pictures, Camp/Thompson Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 18, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.9M
Runtime: 1h 49m

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