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The Storyline
Accidental Love is a romantic comedy movie that tells the story of Alice Eckle, played by Jessica Biel, a waitress in a small town named Freedom. While dining with her boyfriend Scott, played by James Marsden, Alice gets accidentally shot in the head with a nail gun. She goes to a hospital where she finds out that she needs a heart operation which costs around $150,000. Her insurance provider, which belongs to Congressman Howard Birdwell’s district, refuses to pay for the surgery as the congressman has been filibustering the bill for making healthcare accessible to all Americans.
The Plot
Alice travels to Washington along with some of her friends and attempts to meet Birdwell repeatedly while protesting outside his office for her bill’s passage. In one meeting, she falls in love with the congressman’s aide named Reilly, played by Jake Gyllenhaal. After several encounters and misunderstandings between them, Alice and Reilly develop feelings for each other.
The Casts
Accidental Love has an impressive cast including Jessica Biel as Alice Eckle, Jake Gyllenhaal as Howard Birdwell’s aide named Reilly. Other notable actors include James Marsden as Scott, Catherine Keener as Congressman Pam Hendrickson and Tracy Morgan.
The Acting & Characters
Jessica Biel, as Alice Eckle, delivers a strong performance, showcasing her range as an actor. Jake Gyllenhaal as Reilly steals the show with his impeccable comic timing and delivery. The other cast members also deliver their roles well.
Trivia & Fact
The movie was directed by David O. Russell and was shot in Columbia, South Carolina. Originally titled Nailed, in 2008, the movie remained incomplete for years due to budget constraints and production issues until it was finally released in 2015 with a new title.
The History of Accidental Love
The movie was plagued by production issues throughout its shooting and post-production stage due to budgetary issues and crew shortages. It kept changing its release date before eventually making it to the screens years after it was shot.
The Score & Popularity
Accidental Love did not fare well in the box office and was panned by critics. It has a rating of 4.1/10 on IMDb and was not a commercial success.
Evaluation
While the movie had some good moments, it failed to connect with the audience, mainly due to sloppy editing and an uninspired screenplay. The premise of the movie seemed promising on paper, but it failed to deliver in execution. The actors did their best with what they were given, but their performances were held back by the lackluster writing.
Cinematography
The movie’s cinematography was decent, capturing some beautiful shots of Washington and South Carolina while also showcasing some impressive camera work during the comedic scenes.
Opinion & Analysis
In conclusion, Accidental Love is a movie that had all the right ingredients but failed to cook up an entertaining dish. While it is admirable that David O. Russell tried to make this film happen despite going through production turmoil, the final product was not worth all the effort. Nevertheless, if you’re a fan of Jessica Biel or Jake Gyllenhaal, you can give it a try.