rating:
(out of
4 stars)United States; 1994
Directed by Charles Shyer; produced by Nancy Meyers; written by Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer
Starring Julia Roberts, Nick Nolte, Saul Rubinek, James Rebhorn, Robert Loggia, Olympia Dukakis, Eugene Levy
Below you will find a temporary review for this film. The real (better, more complete) review will be online very soon.
'I Love Trouble' has a very predictable plot, but it keeps you interested on
the way. Two reporters, Peter Brackett from the Chicago Chronicle (Nick
Nolte) and Sabrina Peterson from the Chicago Globe (Julia Roberts), are on
the same story. They are forced to work together when their lives seem to be
in danger. Of course this is a set-up for a love story. Fortunately the
movie keeps the investigation of the two reporters as the main subject and
therefor makes sure the movie doesn't get boring. It is not the greatest
storyline, but there are some surprises and twists. A funny thing is that
the two have to work together but they keep trying to hide certain clues for
each other.
One of the weak points of the movie is its length. A movie like this can be
told in 90 minutes or so and it is too bad that the last half hour here is
the worst part of the movie. It is the worst part because here the lovers
finally get together but still need a violent ending to really get together.
Not that a violent ending has to be bad, but here the heroes become
superheroes. With guns pointed to their heads they are able to do all kind
of things normal people wouldn't even think of. Of course you are not
supposed to think like that because 'I Love Trouble' is not a real and
serious thriller, in the end it is a real romantic comedy. The good thing,
like I said, is that the movie hides that a little. Although I think Nick
Nolte is a little too old for Julia Roberts they form a nice pair here. They
have funny moments and the Roberts' smile is great as always. In the end I
can say I enjoyed the movie for the complete two hours, but I think not all
people will.