Love Is the Drug (Addicted to Her Love) (2006)
-
60% of critics liked it
(5 reviews) -
59% of users liked it
(1,379 ratings)
A teenage outcast finds an effective but dangerous way to impress his hipper classmates in this independent drama. Jonah Brand (John Patrick Amedori) is a new student at an exclusive private school, and unlike most of his classmates, Jonah is neither wealthy nor especially self-assured. Jonah's… More A teenage outcast finds an effective but dangerous way to impress his hipper classmates in this independent drama. Jonah Brand (John Patrick Amedori) is a new student at an exclusive private school, and unlike most of his classmates, Jonah is neither wealthy nor especially self-assured. Jonah's social clumsiness is especially troubling to him given his infatuation with Sara (Lizzy Caplan), a pretty girl who travels in an elite social circle. Sara takes a shine to Jonah despite his geeky attitude, but her pals -- sometime boyfriend Troy (Jonathon Trent), spoiled Erin (Jenny Wade) and emotionally abusive Lucas (D.J. Cotrona) -- make it clear they have no use for him. That changes when Lucas learns Jonah has a part time job at a pharmacy, and realizes he could get them a variety of under-the-counter medications if they play their cards right. Lucas, Erin and Troy have little trouble persuading Johan to get them all the pills they want, but as their experimentation with drugs grows, they begin to take greater risks; they also discover that Jonah's willingness to get them drugs isn't as benevolent as it may have seemed. Also starring Daryl Hannah, Love is the Drug was the first feature film from director Elliott Lester. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Elliott Lester, Elliot Lester
- Written By
- Wesley Strick, Steve Allison
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Oct 6, 2006 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 21, 2010
- Studio
- E1 Entertainment
Critic Reviews
-
Ted Fry, Seattle Times
It's almost impossible to identify with any of these kids, even Jonah, whose motives seem so worthless and whose behavior turns so unpleasantly erratic.
-
Justin Chang, Variety
A darkly compelling immersion in the lives of pill-popping teens that admirably steers clear of moralism.
-
Jeremy Heilman, MovieMartyr.com
Elliott Lester's uncommonly assured debut feature, doesn't just shame most other teen dramas; it stands above most recent American independent films of any sort.
-
Bill White, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Where is Bret Easton Ellis when you need him?
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Featured Audience Ratings
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
Other Retailers
Subscription Services
Cast
-
John Patrick Amedori
as Jonah Brand
-
Lizzy Caplan
as Sara Weller
-
D.J. Cotrona
as Lucas Mitchell, Mitchell Lucas
-
Jonathan Trent
as Troy Daniels
-
Jenny Wade
as Erin Sutherland
-
Bruce A. Young
as Phill Hackwith
-
Daryl Hannah
as Sandra Brand
-
Jennifer Wade
as Erin Sutherland
