Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. Nick Nolte co-stars as the gruff widower who hires Johanna. Sabitha isn't excited about having a nanny so her and her friend respond to a letter Johanna wrote to Sabitha's father Ken (Pearce). Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019. Not a bad movie but it was like watching real life play out and that's really not why I watch movies. I guess they all saw something in the script that they liked. Directed by Liza Johnson. That makes it easier for his father-in-law to let go of his anger for a very real offense that happened long ago. The plot is a good one- meek, shy innocent one played by Wiig, is conned by two teen girls into corresponding via email with one of the girl's widowed father who is a drug user and ne'er do well.He is well played by Pearce with a characteristic withered handsomeness- a Lothario gone to seed. Johanna is an simple care-giver who has always taken care of people. Good acting. Sincerity, however, doesn't come as easily — especially when her character is plain and charmless. Fine rendering of superb short story. Our ratings are based on child development best practices. Overall, not a bad movie but it was like watching real life play out and that's really not why I watch movies. This is a simplified version of what the movie is really about. I love Kristin Wiig, but how many times can a person fall asleep during the course of one film? I return to it and think about it. That said, Hateship Loveship isn't forgettable, either. One of my favorites. Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018. I am quite picky about movies, especially slower-moving independent films..but this- I loved. Wondering if Hateship Loveship is OK for your kids? Unspoken nuances upon nuances by both leads. Families can talk about how Hateship Loveship portrays drinking and drug use. "Hateship Loveship" borders on being a romantic comedy, but it's more bitter than sweet. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014. "Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage.". Frankly, I was not predicted that this film would impress me a lot. This page works best with JavaScript. Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage. Thank you for your support. Expect several sex scenes (no sensitive body parts are shown, but there's clear thrusting/movement), a glimpse of a naked male behind, frequent drinking (including by teens), and some drug use (cocaine). This is a happy movie. Hateship Loveship sneaks up on the viewer, not only in the way the story takes its unlikely turns, but in Wiig’s own portrayal of a woman discovering desire and, in the most subtle way possible, acting on it. 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