''Love And Action In Chicago'' is a 1999 American action romantic comedy starring Courtney B. Vance,

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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

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Cast

* Courtney B. Vance as Eddie Jones *

as Lois Newton * Kathleen Turner as Middleman * Jason Alexander as Frank Bonner *

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as Taylor *Robert Breuler as Oli * Michael Gilio as Martin

Reception

Critical reception

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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

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and video platforms.

References

External links

* * * * https://variety.com/1999/film/reviews/love-and-action-in-chicago-2-1200459447/ 1999 films Films shot in Chicago Films set in Chicago 1990s action films American independent films American romantic comedy films Films shot in Michigan 1999 romantic comedy films 1999 directorial debut films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films {{1990s-romantic-comedy-film-stub