Lovesick (2014 film) explained

Lovesick
Director:Luke Matheny
Cinematography:Bobby Webster
Editing:Levi Abrino
Music:Sasha Gordon
Distributor:Gravitas Ventures
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

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

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.[1] [2] In July 2012, Adam Rodriguez and Rachael Harris joined the cast alongside LeBlanc, Ali Larter, Chevy Chase, and Kristen Johnston.[3]

Dean Young penned Lovesick in about a month, with the story based loosely on his experiences.[4] 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.[1]

Principal photography took place in Los Angeles, California in July 2012.[1] [2]

Release

Lovesick had its world premiere as the opening night film of the 15th Newport Beach Film Festival on April 24, 2014.[5] [4] It was released in select theaters and on iTunes and VOD on February 6, 2015, by Gravitas Ventures.[6] [7]

Reception

Critical response

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."[8] 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."[9]

Accolades

Notes and References

  1. News: Sneider. Jeff. May 22, 2012. Matt LeBlanc is 'Lovesick' for indie. Variety. June 27, 2023.
  2. News: Cunliffe. Jack. May 23, 2012. Matt LeBlanc Returns With 'Lovesick,' Feature Debut From Oscar-Winner Luke Matheny. live. The Film Stage. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926153327/https://thefilmstage.com/matt-leblanc-returns-with-lovesick-feature-debut-from-oscar-winner-luke-matheny/. September 26, 2021. June 27, 2023.
  3. News: Patten. Dominic. July 18, 2012. 'CSI: Miami's' Adam Rodriguez & Rachael Harris Added To 'Lovesick'. live. Deadline Hollywood. 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/. May 20, 2023. June 27, 2023.
  4. News: Mahbubani. Rhea. April 23, 2014. 'Lovesick' and starstruck at Newport Beach Film Festival. Los Angeles Times. June 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Lovesick – Opening Night 2014. Newport Beach Film Festival. June 15, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150227074737/http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2014/lovesick-opening-night-2014/. February 27, 2015.
  6. Web site: Lovesick (2015). Gravitas Ventures. June 27, 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205015921/https://gravitasventures.com/lovesick-2015/. February 5, 2023.
  7. News: Dyar. Amanda. February 6, 2015. Lovesick Starring Matt LeBlanc and Ali Larter Opening In Select Cities Today. live. BioGamer Girl. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824141822/http://www.biogamergirl.com/2015/02/lovesick-starring-matt-leblanc-and-ali.html. August 24, 2021. June 27, 2023.
  8. News: Catsoulis. Jeannette. February 5, 2015. He's Smitten, and That's the Problem. live. The New York Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20220616161300/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/movies/lovesick-a-comedy-stars-matt-leblanc.html. June 16, 2022. June 27, 2023.
  9. News: Goldstein. Gary. February 5, 2015. Review: 'Lovesick' script and star give romantic comedy a boost. live. Los Angeles Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20220701085149/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-lovesick-movie-review-20150206-story.html. July 1, 2022. June 27, 2023.
  10. Web site: Young Artist Awards – 37th Annual Gala Nominations. Young Artist Awards. June 27, 2023. usurped. https://web.archive.org/web/20160317054626/http://youngartistawards.org/2016-nominations-2/. March 17, 2016.

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