True Love (2012 film)

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True Love
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Film poster
Directed byEnrico Clerico Nasino
Written by
  • Fabio Guaglione
  • Fabio Resinaro
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPaolo Bellan
Edited by
  • Tommaso Norfo
  • Fabio Guaglione
Music byAndrea Bonini
Production
companies
Release date
Running time
102 minutes
Countries
  • Italy
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

True Love is a 2012 romantic-themed psychological thriller film directed by Enrico Clerico Nasino and starring John Brotherton and Ellen Hollman.

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Premise

Right after their marriage, lovebirds Jack and Kate mysteriously wake up in separate cells from which they cannot escape. Instead they are forced to watch CCTV videos which reveal the other's dirty secrets, and answer yes–no questions about their trust for their partner.

Cast

Reception

Twitch Film's Shelagh Rowan-Legg gave a generally positive review, writing that the set design makes audiences "squirm in their seats". [1] Carole Jahme of The Guardian called the film "a letdown" and criticised both the script and performances. [2]

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References

  1. Rowan-Legg, Shelagh (May 5, 2012). "Sci-Fi London 2012: TRUE LOVE Review". Twitch Film .
  2. Jahme, Carole (May 8, 2012). "True Love proves a letdown at Sci-Fi London film festival". The Guardian .