Love Hurts-the cinematic equivalent of a root canal without the novocaine

I typically like to begin my reviews with a synopsis of the film that I have just watched,  Nevertheless, in lieu of the fact that Love Hurts is plagued by a plot that is non-existent, I am left desperately trying to come to terms with wasting $5 on this movie (cheapie Tuesday.)

To put it bluntly Love Hurts is a letdown on many levels.  With two Academy Award-winning actors in the leads (Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose,) it’s hard to fathom any talented actors being involved in this project.  The storyline lacks cohesion and depth making Love Hurts a complete disaster.  The production quality feels low-budget and the action scenes, which should have been thrilling (since Ke Huy Quan holds a second-degree black belt in taekwondo,) only serve to slow the film to a snails pace.  Despite its brief run time of 1h 24m, Love Hurts seemed to drag on forever and no amount of buttered popcorn seemed to aid in my despair.

There are two microscopic bright spots in the film: Firstly, Marshawn Lynch, who showcases that can’t be taught humor that made him a fan favourite on Murderville.  Secondly, the closing credits which feature the song Love Hurts by Nazareth, which offers a fleeting moment of enjoyment in an otherwise listless nightmare.