Lovesick (2014 film)
{{Short description|2014 film by Luke Matheny}}
{{about|the American romantic comedy film|the British TV series|Lovesick (TV series)|the Thai series|Love Sick: The Series}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Lovesick
| image = Lovesick poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Luke Matheny
| writer = Dean Young
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Travus Pope
- Josh Goldstein
- Michael Roiff
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
}}
| cinematography = Bobby Webster
| editing = Levi Abrino
| music = Sasha Gordon
| studio = {{Plainlist|
- Full Blitz Entertainment
- Night & Day Pictures
}}
| distributor = Gravitas Ventures
| released = {{Film date|2014|04|24|NBFF|2015|02|06|United States}}
| runtime = 85 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
}}
Lovesick is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Luke Matheny (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Dean Young. The film stars Matt LeBlanc as a man who tries to prevent his strange psychological condition from affecting his new relationship, with Ali Larter, Adam Rodriguez, and Chevy Chase in supporting roles.
Plot
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It is the story of Charlie Darby, who has everything going for him: a great job, friends, family, the whole package. The one thing Charlie doesn't have is love, because every time he gets close, he goes clinically insane. When he meets the perfect girl, Charlie must overcome his psychosis to claim his chance at true love.
Cast
- Matt LeBlanc as Charlie Darby
- Ali Larter as Molly Kingston
- Adam Rodriguez as Jason Kerwick
- Ashley Williams as Felicia
- Rebecca Naomi Jones as Nancy Kerwick
- Carsen Warner as Timmy Clark
- Connie Sawyer as Bebe
- Cameron Richardson as Michelle
- Richard Riehle as Father
- Jennifer Rhodes as Mother
- Rachael Harris as Roberta
- Kristen Johnston as Katherine
- Chevy Chase as Lester Horn
- Bella Spencer as Becky (Kid)
- Gudino Santiago as Matt (Kid)
- Raymond Ochoa as Shane (Kid)
- Carmina Garay as Sharon (Kid)
- Madison Wenn as Amy (Kid)
- Scott Michael Morgan as Will
- Brian Drolet as Josh
- Sorita Andrade as Hannah
- Elizabeth Ho as Tanya
- Louise Griffiths as Jacinda
- Vincent Giovanni as Antonio
- Laura James as Italian Woman
- Jason Scott Jenkins as Concierge
- Kate Gorney as Ballet Teacher
Production
In May 2012, it was announced that Matt LeBlanc was set to star in Lovesick, which would mark the feature directorial debut of Luke Matheny.{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|date=May 22, 2012|title=Matt LeBlanc is 'Lovesick' for indie|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/matt-leblanc-is-lovesick-for-indie-1118054516/amp/|work=Variety|access-date=June 27, 2023}}{{cite news|last=Cunliffe|first=Jack|date=May 23, 2012|title=Matt LeBlanc Returns With 'Lovesick,' Feature Debut From Oscar-Winner Luke Matheny|url=https://thefilmstage.com/matt-leblanc-returns-with-lovesick-feature-debut-from-oscar-winner-luke-matheny/|url-status=live|work=The Film Stage|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926153327/https://thefilmstage.com/matt-leblanc-returns-with-lovesick-feature-debut-from-oscar-winner-luke-matheny/|archive-date=September 26, 2021|access-date=June 27, 2023}} In July 2012, Adam Rodriguez and Rachael Harris joined the cast alongside LeBlanc, Ali Larter, Chevy Chase, and Kristen Johnston.{{cite news|last=Patten|first=Dominic|date=July 18, 2012|title='CSI: Miami's' Adam Rodriguez & Rachael Harris Added To 'Lovesick'|url=https://deadline.com/2012/07/magic-mikes-adam-rodriguez-rachael-harris-matt-leblanc-csi-miami-movie-casting-lovesick-302987/amp/|url-status=live|work=Deadline Hollywood|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520001208/https://deadline.com/2012/07/magic-mikes-adam-rodriguez-rachael-harris-matt-leblanc-csi-miami-movie-casting-lovesick-302987/amp/|archive-date=May 20, 2023|access-date=June 27, 2023}}
Dean Young penned Lovesick in about a month, with the story based loosely on his experiences.{{cite news|last=Mahbubani|first=Rhea|date=April 23, 2014|title='Lovesick' and starstruck at Newport Beach Film Festival|url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/tn-dpt-xpm-2014-04-23-tn-dpt-et-0424-lovesick-opening-newport-beach-film-20140423-story.html|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=June 27, 2023}} The film was produced by Michael Roiff of Night & Day Pictures, Travus Pope of Full Blitz Entertainment, and Josh Goldstein, while Young served as an executive producer.
Principal photography took place in Los Angeles, California in July 2012.
Release
Lovesick had its world premiere as the opening night film of the 15th Newport Beach Film Festival on April 24, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2014/lovesick-opening-night-2014/|title=Lovesick – Opening Night 2014|website=Newport Beach Film Festival|access-date=June 15, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227074737/http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2014/lovesick-opening-night-2014/|archive-date=February 27, 2015}} It was released in select theaters and on iTunes and VOD on February 6, 2015, by Gravitas Ventures.{{cite web|url=https://gravitasventures.com/lovesick-2015/|title=Lovesick (2015)|website=Gravitas Ventures|access-date=June 27, 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205015921/https://gravitasventures.com/lovesick-2015/|archive-date=February 5, 2023}}{{cite news|last=Dyar|first=Amanda|date=February 6, 2015|title=Lovesick Starring Matt LeBlanc and Ali Larter Opening In Select Cities Today|url=http://www.biogamergirl.com/2015/02/lovesick-starring-matt-leblanc-and-ali.html|url-status=live|work=BioGamer Girl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824141822/http://www.biogamergirl.com/2015/02/lovesick-starring-matt-leblanc-and-ali.html|archive-date=August 24, 2021|access-date=June 27, 2023}}
Reception
=Critical response=
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|29|3.2|14|ref=yes|access-date=June 27, 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007031515/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lovesick_2015|archive-date=October 7, 2022}} {{Metacritic film prose|31|6|ref=yes|access-date=June 27, 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128100509/https://www.metacritic.com/movie/lovesick|archive-date=January 28, 2023}}
Jeannette Catsoulis of The New York Times wrote that "this soulless, sterile romantic comedy has slipped under the wire to give audiences a headache and Matt LeBlanc's reputation a relapse."{{cite news|last=Catsoulis|first=Jeannette|date=February 5, 2015|title=He's Smitten, and That's the Problem|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/movies/lovesick-a-comedy-stars-matt-leblanc.html|url-status=live|work=The New York Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616161300/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/movies/lovesick-a-comedy-stars-matt-leblanc.html|archive-date=June 16, 2022|access-date=June 27, 2023}} Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times stated that "although Lovesick plays more like an extended sitcom episode than a full-fledged feature film, the script by Dean Young contains enough genuine laughs and amusing moments to keep this slight romantic farce afloat."{{cite news|last=Goldstein|first=Gary|date=February 5, 2015|title=Review: 'Lovesick' script and star give romantic comedy a boost|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-lovesick-movie-review-20150206-story.html|url-status=live|work=Los Angeles Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701085149/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-lovesick-movie-review-20150206-story.html|archive-date=July 1, 2022|access-date=June 27, 2023}}
=Accolades=
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! scope="col"| Award ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Recipient ! scope="col"| Result ! scope="col"| {{refh}} |
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| 2016
| Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor (10 and Under) | Carsen Warner | {{nom}} | {{cite web|url=http://youngartistawards.org/2016-nominations-2/|title=Young Artist Awards – 37th Annual Gala {{!}} Nominations|website=Young Artist Awards|access-date=June 27, 2023|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317054626/http://youngartistawards.org/2016-nominations-2/|archive-date=March 17, 2016}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|2404299}}
Category:2014 directorial debut films
Category:2014 independent films
Category:2014 romantic comedy films
Category:2010s English-language films
Category:American independent films
Category:American romantic comedy films
Category:English-language independent films
Category:English-language romantic comedy films