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Love Hard

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An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for the holidays, only to discover that she's been catfished. This lighthearted romantic comedy chronicles her attempt to reel in love.
Love Hard

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Critics Consensus

Love Hard's interesting setup and charming cast have a definite rom-com appeal, even if the story never quite develops its main characters' love connection.

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Anyone in the mood for a sweet and charming holiday rom-com won't find it difficult to love Love Hard.

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BuzzFeed Staff BuzzFeed News I was amused watching the writers try to twist this strange premise into a happy ending. Dec 10, 2021 Full Review David Ehrlich indieWire American rom-coms have become a zombie genre, and brainless streaming content like Love Hard -- from its tech-driven narrative, nostalgic plotting, and tossed-off production -- epitomizes why they refuse to die or be reborn. Rated: D+ Nov 5, 2021 Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com Opposites attract, always and forever... and yet the screenwriters never bother to develop a plausible path for the destined couple to find its way to each other. Nov 5, 2021 Full Review Tamma Moksha The Hindu Despite being an easy watch, the holiday film does leave one wondering if it takes a step too far in rationalising catfishing, and portraying the phenomenon as harmless. Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Jillian Chilingerian Offscreen With Jillian A light-hearted film with themes of lying makes it an interesting watch that leaves viewers confused about the overall message. Jul 26, 2023 Full Review Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) Love Hard doesn’t try to be any of those movies, but the magic and chemistry between the romantic leads are just nowhere to be found. Jul 21, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Dating isn’t easy but online dating is much harder Nina Dobrev plays Natalie, a woman who’s had nothing but bad luck when it comes to dating and relationships with men At the moment she’s turned her messy love life into a successful career writing about how difficult love is Her latest possible match on an app is a guy named Josh She decides to take a risk and meet this man of her dreams all the way in Lake Placid, NY Imagine her surprise when she finds out Josh isn’t real and she’s been cat fished by a guy named Josh who’s really shut in, closed off, and has no confidence Yet in another surprise twist Natalie finds the man who looks like the profile Josh created and now she needs this fake Josh’a help to win his affection The film is bright, colorful, cheerful, very funny, and Dobrev and Yang are a dime a dozen together A lovely soundtrack to go with as well When it comes to love or dating we have to show the real us, we can show our strengths and passions, authentic ness is better than pretending, hiding behind a computer screen/phone doesn’t allow us to really be ourselves, you’re still you despite the insecurities, slight exaggerations are okay but it can lead to disappointment and heartbreak, love has to be honest not perfect It’s not your typical Christmas rom com as its way more foul mouthed It’s also produced by McG of all things and the two leads don’t really have their romance that focused on 100% but director Hernan Jimenez does a pretty solid job with this one constructing its own charm It shows that even two people that aren’t perfect can make their own imperfections work, instead of finding our happy ending we can find our happy beginnings Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review John C Love Hard is an absolute gem and has quickly become one of my favorite Christmas movies in the modern era. This movie just makes you feel good from start to finish! The mix of humor, heart, and holiday cheer is perfectly balanced, and the chemistry between the cast is so genuine and charming. The story is fresh and relatable, with just the right amount of festive magic to make it feel special. It’s the kind of film that leaves you smiling long after it’s over. Whether it’s the laugh-out-loud moments, the heartfelt romance, or the cozy holiday vibes, Love Hard hits all the right notes. This is a must-watch for anyone who loves feel-good holiday movies. It’s the perfect combination of modern storytelling and classic Christmas spirit. I can’t wait to rewatch it every holiday season! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review Christina D Great script and great lead characters! Funny. Good to watch all year round. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Kalok M Nice and sweet one, touching ending Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Wiebe B Cute Christmas rom-com. Feel good story with romance, some humour, and a happy ending. I liked Josh in this show. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/25/24 Full Review Leanne T Charming Christmas rom com with strong performances by Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O.Yang and Darren Barnet. Yang’s character and performance are sincere and affecting, while Barnet’s rugged outdoorsman has unexpected depth. While Nina Dobrev’s female lead is more stereotypical, she handles the role adroitly. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for the holidays, only to discover that she's been catfished. This lighthearted romantic comedy chronicles her attempt to reel in love.
Director
Hernán Jiménez
Producer
McG, Mary Viola
Screenwriter
Daniel Mackey, Rebecca Ewing
Production Co
Wonderland Sound and Vision
Genre
Holiday, Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2021
Runtime
1h 44m