Review of Love & Other Drugs (2010) by Marat P — 24 May 2013

The film succeeds in being romantic, bold and truthful, without romanticising the illness. It's not extremely deep, but it is touching and well executed.

This review of Love & Other Drugs (2010) was written by Marat P on 24 May 2013.

Love & Other Drugs has generally received mixed reviews.

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