A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love.|Nov. 05, 2021|United States|105 Min.|TV-14
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Kids;Mystery;Romance
Description: “Love Hard” (2021) is a holiday romantic comedy that perfectly fits the mold of a light, enjoyable seasonal film. It stars Nina Dobrev, known for her role in “The Vampire Diaries,” as Natalie, a career-driven woman navigating the challenges of modern dating. Natalie works as a staff writer for a Buzzfeed-style website, where she is assigned to the “disaster dates” section by a boss who seems to take pleasure in her misfortunes. Writing under the pseudonym “Always a Bridesmaid,” Natalie shares her dating struggles, which have turned into popular clickbait content.
Despite her professional woes, Natalie remains a hopeless romantic. She broadens her search for love beyond Los Angeles and matches with an attractive, outdoorsy man from the East Coast, played by Darren Barnet of “Never Have I Ever” fame. Their conversations are filled with witty banter and Shel Silverstein quotes, creating a charming connection—albeit entirely online.
In a bold move, Natalie decides to fly to Lake Placid, New York, to meet her potential soulmate, only to discover that the man she’s been talking to isn’t who she expected. Instead of Darren Barnet’s character, she’s greeted by Josh, played by Jimmy O. Yang from “Silicon Valley.”
As with most holiday romantic comedies, the outcome is predictable, but the journey is what keeps the audience engaged. “Love Hard” delivers the festive, feel-good experience viewers expect, making it a perfect addition to the holiday movie lineup.
Cast director: James Bitonti
Cast actor: Nina Dobrev, Darren Barnet, Jimmy O. Yang, Harry Shum Jr., Lochlyn Munro, C. Ernst Harth, Rebecca Staab, Mikaela Hoover, James Saito, Darien Martin
Original name: Love Hard