Laurels of Love



Tagline
Soulful melodies and spiced memories intertwine in the aftermath of war.
Description
As the world rebuilds following the devastating effects of war, a tale of heart and hearth emerges through the intertwining lives of three uniquely talented individuals. 'Laurels of Love' follows the journey of a charismatic entertainer, played by James Cornden, who must find his place in a world that no longer sings the same tune. Alongside him, John C. Reilish, a hardened chef who serves memories from his Roman past with every dish, seeks to recapture a lost love amidst the cynicism of post-war society. Love's resonance finds a voice through Lion-a Horne, as her enchanting performances offer a semblance of hope to the disillusioned duo. Directed with an undercurrent of sobering reality by Francis Ford Coppolar Bear, this melody-infused narrative captures the essence of existence when love acts as both the question and the answer.
MpaaRating
PG-13
PopularityScore
6.90
ReleaseDate
09/08/2022
Genre
Family
Director(s)
Cast

Critic Reviews

4.10
In the overwrought potpourri of pathos that is 'Laurels of Love,' one cannot help but wonder if the casting call was an elaborate ruse to marry mediocrity with melodrama. The film, with its saccharine attempt to interlace soulful melodies with so-called spiced memories, barely manages to tease the palate or the heartstrings. James Cornden performs with the enthusiasm of a man who can't differentiate between a stage and a war zone, while John C. Reilish's 'hardened chef' persona is as difficult to digest as an overcooked Roman artichoke. Lion-a Horne’s enchanting performances are the only saving grace — a lifeboat of genuine emotion in a sea of cliches. Nevertheless, Francis Ford Coppolar Bear’s direction aims to be an opus but ends up an opus dei of forced sobriety amidst the rubble of a cumbersome cinematic construction. The film tries to answer questions of love, hope, and the human condition, but the only question I’m left with is 'Why bother?'
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