Love And Action In Chicago is a 1999 American action romantic comedy starring Courtney B. Vance, Regina King and Kathleen Turner. The film, written and directed by Dwayne Johnson-Cochran, in his directorial debut, focuses on a celibate hired assassin finding love with a quirky accountant in Chicago.

Cast

Courtney B. Vance as Eddie Jones

Regina King as Lois Newton

Kathleen Turner as Middleman

Jason Alexander as Frank Bonner

Edward Asner as Taylor

Robert Breuler as Oli

Michael Gilio as Martin

Reception

Critical reception

Variety's Todd McCarthy described the film as a "spirited but unlikely romantic romp" that treats serious issues with discordant frivolity. While praising the film's imaginative genre play, sprightly writing, and performances, he notes that it struggles to effectively address moral complexities, leading to a disjunction between its comic style and serious undertones. He suggests that the film's virtues may not lead to major theatrical success but could find a promising audience on cable and video platforms.

Love and Action in Chicago

References

External links

https://variety.com/1999/film/reviews/love-and-action-in-chicago-2-1200459447/

1999 films

Films shot in Chicago

Films set in Chicago

1990s action films

American independent films

American romantic comedy films

Films shot in Michigan

1999 romantic comedy films

1999 directorial debut films

1990s English-language films

1990s American films

Love and Action in Chicago