Love Hurts is the latest adrenaline-pumping thriller set to drop on Jio Hotstar, and it brings with it a cocktail of action, romance, betrayal, and redemption. Directed by Jonathan Eusebio, this genre-blending film follows realtor Marvin Gable, whose peaceful new life is shattered when his past comes knocking in the form of a woman he once loved and tried to save.
Premiering on August 7, Love Hurts stars Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Mustafa Shakir, Daniel Wu, Lio Tipton, and Cam Gigandet, alongside a dynamic ensemble cast including Marshawn Lynch, Rhys Darby, and Sean Astin. The film is written by Matthew Murray, Josh Stoddard, and Luke Passmore and is produced by David Leitch and Guy Danella names known for crafting sleek, high-octane cinema.
The story unfolds around Marvin, a man who once lived in the shadowy world of crime. Years ago, he faked the death of Eve, a woman he loved, to shield her from his ruthless crime boss. Now, Eve is back, and the secrets she carries could bring down the man Marvin once worked for. Assassins are on their trail, and danger grows with every step. As the past collides with the present, Marvin is forced to choose between returning to the violent world he escaped or protecting the only woman who ever mattered.
What makes Love Hurts different is not just its slick action and stylized sequences, but the emotional stakes it rides on. At its heart, this is a love story wrapped in blood and bullets. Marvin’s journey from a haunted past to a hopeful future is filled with unexpected twists, gritty battles, and bittersweet decisions. The film paints a picture of loyalty tested by time and survival, and love strained under the weight of violence.
Critics have given the film mixed feedback so far, with an IMDb rating of 5.3, but the trailer has sparked curiosity with its blend of modern noir, brutal combat, and raw emotion. Fans of emotional thrillers with a romantic core will find a lot to unpack here.
Whether you’re in it for the gritty action or the emotional payoff, Love Hurts promises an intense ride from start to finish. Catch the full film when it premieres exclusively on Jio Hotstar on August 7.
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