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Last paired up for Brokeback Mountain, Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal reunite for this romantic take on Jamie Reidy's Hard Sell. The story takes place in the 1990s when a certain blue pill made its debut. Gyllenhaal's Jamie, a smooth-talking pharmaceutical rep, meets Hathaway's Maggie, an aspiring artist, while trying to persuade her physician (Hank Azaria) to carry Pfizer products. The attraction is instant, but Jamie prefers the thrill of the chase to anything more meaningful. While he and his partner (Oliver Platt, Azaria's Huff co-star) work on a transfer from Ohio to Illinois, Jake and Maggie's fling develops into a relationship. On the comic side, Jamie battles with a rival rep (Gabriel Macht), switches from Zoloft to Viagra, and gains a roommate in his socially inept brother (Josh Gad, good value). On the dramatic side, he gets a glimpse of Maggie's world, which involves trips to Canada for medication and the temporary loss of motor skills (the screenplay fails to explain how she can afford such a spacious loft). Not counting shows like Thirtysomething, Edward Zwick remains best known for docudramas like Defiance, and Love and Other Drugs marks a new direction. The dialogue is snappy and the actors are game--both show a fair amount of skin--but the two halves of the film make for an awkward fit. Still, it's nice to see Gyllenhaal cut loose for a change. If Hathaway gives a more self-conscious performance, she brings the requisite amount of spirit and dignity to her role. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Maggie (Hathaway) is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone - or anything - tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie (Gyllenhaal), whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serve him well with the ladies and in the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.
Based on Jamie Reidy's memoir "Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman.
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By MissChristie
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Saw this at the cinema with friends, and really enjoyed it, so naturally I had to buy it on DVD.
There is humour and fun throughout, but there are also moments of seriousness, and I felt that the issues of Parkinsons disease were dealt with with the right amount of balance and insight.
There is humour and fun throughout, but there are also moments of seriousness, and I felt that the issues of Parkinsons disease were dealt with with the right amount of balance and insight.
17 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Synesthesia
Format:DVD
Described by its cast and crew as an "emoti-com", this is one film that packed a bit more of a punch than most of the romance films that were released last year. Set in the fascinating back drop of the '90s pharmaceutical world, Jamie (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a cocky, womanising, fast-rising star in Pfizer and happens across Maggie (Anne Hathaway) during one of his slightly less ethical exploits.
He could have almost any woman he wants, yet somehow he can't quite shift her; she is free-spirited, opinionated and has her own troubles that have lead her to avoid relationships entirely. This indeed is a story about "love and other drugs", but more than that it is about how love can change us and how we see the world.
He could have almost any woman he wants, yet somehow he can't quite shift her; she is free-spirited, opinionated and has her own troubles that have lead her to avoid relationships entirely. This indeed is a story about "love and other drugs", but more than that it is about how love can change us and how we see the world.
By SNTM
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I laughed and cried at this film, it is essentially a chick flick, but funny enough that if you make your other half watch it he won't complain TOO much!
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love and other drugs
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Published 2 months ago by jemma erasmus
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Love and Other Drugs
A fun watch but with some serious messages. It's a great watch if you love romantic comedies (I even got my boyfriend to watch it and he doesn't like chick flicks), but be aware... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. R. Grant
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Great DVD
Great DVD at a great price
Perfect for a snuggling night in and a date with the sofa :) Enjoy it
Perfect for a snuggling night in and a date with the sofa :) Enjoy it
Published 3 months ago by Evelin
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Bad movie
Bad movie.. The story line was rubbish. I wacthed it and then sold it again didnt enjoy it at all
Published 3 months ago by Hannah Banana
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loved it!
It's an amazing film, I would recommend it to anyone- even the male audiences.
its funny, sad and romantic and you can't beat the actors in it
Thank you
its funny, sad and romantic and you can't beat the actors in it
Thank you
Published 3 months ago by jess
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Excellent!
This DVD arrived on time. The DVD itself is good quality but there is an added bonus inside where you can put the movie onto iTunes for free using a the code given, this is great... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Great
An excellent story, definitely need the tissue box nearby.
Very sad but funny at the same time - would recommend it.
Very sad but funny at the same time - would recommend it.
Published 3 months ago by Jackie Venn
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Great film.
This film I thought was brilliant and a great film to watch as a couple. It has entertainment, ups and downs and plenty of things to smile about.
Published 3 months ago by Oliver Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Received in good condition.
Really cheap;good film about a couple having a fling;then they fall in love.She trys to break it off when she falls ill.A very moving romatic modern day story.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs S.A Dongray
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Love and other drugs
Really very good film, offering comedy and a lot of emotive scenes. Both actors deliver a truly memorable performance x
Published 4 months ago by Mr. M. Roberts
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