Hard Luck Love Song

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Hard Luck Love Song

R

2021

1h 44m

Drama

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Hard Luck Love Song is writer/director Justin Corsbie's feature debut. The story follows Jesse (Michael Dorman), a charismatic but down on his luck troubadour who finds himself at an existential crossroads as bad choices catch up with him during an unexpected reunion with Carla (Sophia Bush), an old flame. The script is based on the song "Just Like Old Times" by acclaimed Americana singer/songwriter Todd Snider. The talented ensemble cast also features RZA, Dermot Mulroney, Brian Sacca, Melora Walters, and Academy Award nominated Eric Roberts. At its core, the film is a modern day love story wrapped in a gritty, compelling character study.

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Well-acted but fatally self-indulgent, Hard Luck Love Song is ultimately less cinematic than the Todd Snider song that inspired it.

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

Oct 20, 2021

B

"Hard Luck Love Song" is the kind of movie that would sit right next to someone at the world's saddest dive bar even if the place was full of nothing but empty seats.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Oct 16, 2021

Justin Corsbie's self-indulgent indie is not worth the effort of making a disparaging pun based on its title.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Oct 15, 2021

3/4

Michael Dorman does great work as a small-town hustler pursued by gangsters.

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Oct 11, 2022

2.5/5

Hard Luck Love Song has a star-making performance in Michael Dorman that you wish you could lift and place in a better movie.

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

Nov 5, 2021

3/4

This is a cute little movie. It works as a happy little holiday movie.

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Pat Padua

Spectrum Culture

Nov 1, 2021

50

It sounds like something you've heard before, and sometimes that doesn't matter; but by the time the goofily triumphant ending rolls around, you realize this isn't a winning hand.

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Ashley A

Oct 22, 2021

Great acting! Compelling story. Amazing artistry. Surprises too!

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Jan

Oct 21, 2021

The background music by Lucas Hudgins was great

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The Seeker

Oct 18, 2021

It's different, but, though flawed, the lead character is very likable. Fans of Todd Snider will find a lot of Easter eggs add 1/2 to 1 star if you're a fan of his.

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Thomas G

Oct 17, 2021

Loved this movie! Great balance of humor and drama and really insightful look at the way we're isolated from each other but also very much connected to each other. And the performances--especially an absolute knockout from Michael Dorman--are absolutely incredible.

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BILLY

Oct 17, 2021

Fell in love with the characters. Great chemistry amongst characters. Great storytelling.

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RD Austin

Oct 16, 2021

Amazing storyline, script and acting performance by Dormand, Bush, Mulroney and RZA! Must see for any music lover, what a soundtrack!!

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Hard Luck Love Song is writer/director Justin Corsbie's feature debut. The story follows Jesse (Michael Dorman), a charismatic but down on his luck troubadour who finds himself at an existential crossroads as bad choices catch up with him during an unexpected reunion with Carla (Sophia Bush), an old flame. The script is based on the song "Just Like Old Times" by acclaimed Americana singer/songwriter Todd Snider. The talented ensemble cast also features RZA, Dermot Mulroney, Brian Sacca, Melora Walters, and Academy Award nominated Eric Roberts. At its core, the film is a modern day love story wrapped in a gritty, compelling character study.

Director: Justin Corsbie
Producer: Justin Corsbie, Douglas Matejka, Allison R. Smith
Screenwriter: Craig Ugoretz, Justin Corsbie
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Dime Box Entertainment, Synthetic Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 15, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 9, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.6K
Runtime: 1h 44m

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