Love Hurts (2025) is an action-comedy directed by Jonathan Eusebio, featuring Ke Huy Quan as Marvin Gable, a successful real estate agent in Milwaukee’s suburbs. Marvin’s tranquil life is upended when he receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Ariana DeBose), a former partner-in-crime he believed was dead. This unexpected message thrusts him back into a perilous world of assassins and deceit, forcing him to confront his past and the dangerous ties he thought he’d severed.
As Marvin navigates this treacherous landscape, he encounters a series of formidable adversaries, including his crime-lord brother, Knuckles (Daniel Wu), and poetic assassin Raven (Mustafa Shakir). The film blends elaborate fight sequences with dark humor, showcasing Marvin’s struggle to protect his present while reconciling with his history. Despite its action-packed narrative and Quan’s compelling performance, “Love Hurts” received mixed reviews, with critics citing issues in comedic pacing and character development.
