While Love and Other Drugs starts out as a light-hearted romcom, starring Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal, it soon turns to something more serious.The good news is that Jake and Anne are accomplished enough to handle the turn in mood expertly. The bad news is that the story uses a terminal illness as the catalyst for a change in the pair’s casual relationship, which always leaves one feeling slightly nauseated. Seriously – do people really find certain death romantic?
Like I said, Jake and Anne manage to save the script from being complete mush, but still prepare yourself for a) some romantic clichés and b) a few wrist-slitting, heart-wrenching moments between the lovers as they try come to terms with their elephant in the room.
Rating: 3 outta 5.
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