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Love and Action in Chicago

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Love And Action In Chicago
Theatrical poster
Directed byDwayne Johnson-Cochran
Written byDwayne Johnson-Cochran
Produced byDavid Forrest
Beau Rogers
Betsey Chasse
Danny Gold
StarringCourtney B. Vance
Regina King
Jason Alexander
Kathleen Turner
Ed Asner
CinematographyPhil Parmet
Edited byJ. Kathleen Gibson
Music byRuss Landau
Distributed byMTI Home Video
Release date
  • May 1, 1999 (1999-05-01)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Love And Action In Chicago is a 1999 American action romantic comedy starring Courtney B. Vance, Regina King and Kathleen Turner. The film, written and directed by Dwayne Johnson-Cochran, in his directorial debut, focuses on a celibate hired assassin finding love with a quirky accountant in Chicago.[1]

Cast

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Reception

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Critical reception

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Variety's Todd McCarthy described the film as a "spirited but unlikely romantic romp" that treats serious issues with discordant frivolity. While praising the film's imaginative genre play, sprightly writing, and performances, he notes that it struggles to effectively address moral complexities, leading to a disjunction between its comic style and serious undertones. He suggests that the film's virtues may not lead to major theatrical success but could find a promising audience on cable and video platforms.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Love-and-Action-in-Chicago - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". movies.nytimes.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b McCarthy, Todd (1999-10-19). "Love and Action in Chicago". Variety. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
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