Maldeamores (Lovesickness) (Maladies of Love) (2007)

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A curious love triangle, a crumbling marriage, and a tense hostage situation highlight director and co-screenwriter Carlos Ruíz Ruíz's melancholy tale of interconnecting lives in contemporary Puerto Rico. As the lonely souls of this Caribbean Sea commonwealth struggle to find love and companionship… More A curious love triangle, a crumbling marriage, and a tense hostage situation highlight director and co-screenwriter Carlos Ruíz Ruíz's melancholy tale of interconnecting lives in contemporary Puerto Rico. As the lonely souls of this Caribbean Sea commonwealth struggle to find love and companionship in an ocean of despair, passion continually overpowers reason and passions ignite. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 21 min.
Directed By: Carlos Ruíz Ruíz
Written By: Carlitos Ruiz Ruiz, Jorge Gonzáles
Genres: Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 14, 2008 Wide
On DVD: Sep 1, 2008
Studio: Maya Releasing

Critic Reviews

Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
The film's charming look at island life away from the tourist beaches makes it more than the sum of its laughs.
Stan Hall, Oregonian
One of Puerto Rico cinema's finer moments, Maldeamores packs plenty of island passion.

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Fernando Rafael Q

Maldeamores (Lovesickness) was Puerto Rico's official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of the 2008 Academy Awards... I got the chance to see this at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, and I was expecting a GREAT movie (which it isn't) but it's… More
Maldeamores (Lovesickness) was Puerto Rico's official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of the 2008 Academy Awards... I got the chance to see this at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, and I was expecting a GREAT movie (which it isn't) but it's decent and entertaining, especially for the acting... Every member of the cast does a wonderful job, and i'd never seen or heard about any of them (except for Luis Guzman). The film is funny, but sometimes, it tries too hard... The beggining and end sequences are totally stupid and unnecessary.
Manu G

Excellent Movie filmed in my home country and very proud of. A three-part look at the ironies of love, with stories that involve a young boy, a hostage situation, and a divorced elderly couple caught in a love triangle.
Leina R

The most realistic depiction of Puerto Rico and its inhabitants. Everything about it is real down to the way we speak and how we treat each other. Absolutely beautiful film and by far the best Puerto Rican film ever done. Powerful performances, great story, and amazing cinematography.