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The story of a petty thief who meets an innocent young woman and brings her into his world of crime while she teaches him the lessons of enjoying life and being loved.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzTo say the love story was hard to believe, is putting it mildly--it was impossible to fathom. |
| San Diego MetropolitanJean LowerisonAnnoying as it is in some ways, is worth seeing for Brody's performance alone. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura Cliffordso damn weird in refusing to go where one expects that it maintains interest - too bad it missed a chance at last minute redemption with a satisfying conclusion |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertNot perfect; a vice cop played by Pam Grier is oddly conceived and unlikely in action, and the movie doesn't seem to know how to end. But as character studies of Jack and Claire, it is daring and inventive, and worthy of comparison with the films of a French master of criminal psychology like Jean-Pierre Melville. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin Clifford"Love the Hard Way" looks low budget and any box office will be made from those interested in seeing Brody in his post "Pianist" role... |
| New York TimesStephen HoldenLoses tension (and ultimately credibility) as it wanders through three possible endings before grinding to a halt. |
| Chicago ReaderJ.R. JonesTheir relationship is so subtly inflected with fear, envy, and self-loathing on both sides of the class divide that I was drawn in nonetheless. Brody is a compelling presence throughout. |
| The A.V. ClubNathan RabinBrody's Oscar victory and newfound star power might have secured Love The Hard Way its theatrical release, but his depth and charisma are what make the film haunting and surprisingly resonant. |
| Boxoffice MagazineAnnlee EllingsonSehr accurately captures new love -- at its mildest distracting, at its harshest destructive. |
| L.A. WeeklyHazel-Dawn DumpertThe pair have little chemistry: Ayanna is a lovely girl with a sweet smile and a fine pout, but she simply can't match the soul shining from Brody's big brown windows. |