I Love You Too (2010 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Daina Reid (director), Peter Helliar (writer) |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Romantic comedy film |
I Love You Too marks the 2010 Australian romantic comedy genre debut for director Daina Reid. The script was crafted by newcomer Peter Helliar. Featuring performances by Brendan Cowell, Peter Dinklage, Yvonne Strahovski, Helliar himself, and Megan Gale, the production was handled by Princess Pictures with a budget of .Principal photography commenced on 4 May 2009 in Melbourne.
Plot
Jim (Brendan Cowell), a 33-year-old man emotionally anchored in his younger days, works at a miniature railway and resides in his sister's granny flat. His sister Marie (Bridie Carter), who is expecting a child, contends with her troubled marriage to Owen (Travis McMahon).
Jim finds it difficult to fully commit to his English girlfriend Alice (Yvonne Strahovski), whose patience wears thin due to his reluctance to say "I love you." She contemplates relocating to England but holds off, hoping Jim will voice his feelings.
After an unsuccessful car theft attempt involving Charlie (Peter Dinklage), Jim uncovers a love letter Charlie never sent and enlists his assistance to mend his own relationship. Jim attempts to replicate the letter, but Alice quickly discerns the deception. Charlie motivates Jim to compose an authentic message. Despite numerous revisions and obstacles, Jim ultimately abandons the effort, yet Charlie agrees to deliver Jim’s three-year-old letter.
Charlie discloses that the letter was originally intended for Francesca Moretti (Megan Gale), a supermodel he admires. When Francesca visits their town, Jim accompanies Charlie to her book signing event. Though hesitant at first, Charlie allows Jim to hand over the letter personally. Later, Charlie presents Alice with a shoebox containing Jim’s writings, assuring her that Jim’s emotions are evolving.
Upon reading Charlie’s letter, Francesca invites him out for drinks, leading to an enjoyable evening. Meanwhile, Blake uses his influence to delay Alice’s taxi departure to the airport, giving Jim the opportunity to finally confess his true feelings and propose.
Cast
- Brendan Cowell as Jim
- Peter Dinklage as Charlie
- Yvonne Strahovski as Alice
- Peter Helliar as Blake
- Megan Gale as Francesca
- Travis McMahon as Owen
- Bridie Carter as Marie
- Steve Bisley as Bill, Jim's employer
- Marshall Napier as Mechanic
- Nicholas Bell as Alice's Father
- Angus Sampson as Thug
- Brett Tucker as Julian
- Toby Truslove as Racquetball Player #1
The film also features cameo appearances by actor Rose Byrne, comedians Hamish Blake and Dave Lawson, and Robert Price, former lead singer of Strange Idols and Rattling Sabres, portraying a policeman.
Critical reception
Critical opinions were divided. According to Rotten Tomatoes, 54% of reviewers rated the film positively based on 13 critiques, resulting in an average score of 5.4 out of 10.