Relax, film enthusiasts who might worry about the lack of masked psychopaths in movies – here comes “Heart Eyes“, a unique blend that merges elements from heartwarming romantic comedies and gory slasher flicks. It’s an exhilarating concoction that provides laughter and thrills by playfully adhering to various genre conventions. In essence, director Josh Ruben understands and fulfills his task brilliantly.
Ruben, in collaboration with screenwriters Philip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy, crafts a film that perfectly embraces its own silly nature, drawing audiences in effortlessly. This movie features laugh-out-loud slapstick humor and mind-boggling absurdity, but it also includes startling violence and graphic gore to keep you on your toes. What makes this film truly remarkable is its clever scripting and endearing charm, despite being a blend of romantic comedy parody and unabashed splatterfest.
Olivia Holt portrays a resilient and dedicated character named Ally, who was previously a med student in her mid-twenties, now working as a marketing executive in Seattle. Currently, her professional life is facing turbulence due to a failed advertising pitch, and her boss, played by Michaela Watkins, is on the verge of terminating her. Unfortunately, her personal life isn’t faring any better. Ally has recently ended her relationship, yet she finds herself constantly checking up on her ex’s social media accounts.
Reports from other locations indicate a violent serial killer roaming the streets of Seattle, who goes by the chilling moniker “Heart Eyes Killer.” His identity is concealed behind a makeshift leather mask featuring two heart-shaped eyeholes. He’s notorious for his Valentine’s Day massacres in various cities each year, preying on unsuspecting romantic couples. Previously, he struck in Boston and Philadelphia; now Seattle seems to be his latest target.
Ally’s supervisor insists she rework her advertising campaign and teams her up with a charismatic colleague named Jay (Mason Gooding). After a somewhat awkward work dinner, Ally encounters her ex-boyfriend outside the restaurant with his new girlfriend. In a moment of impulse, she kisses Jay to provoke jealousy from her ex. However, she unwittingly catches the eye of someone admiring from the bushes instead.
In an amusing twist, the antagonist assumes Ally and Jay are a couple and plans his Valentine’s celebration around them, pursuing the pair relentlessly across the city while leaving carnage in his wake. One of my favorite recurring jokes revolves around their constant attempts to persuade “Love-Struck” that they aren’t an item. However, as fate would have it and reminiscent of romantic comedies, their bond deepens with each close call with death throughout the night.
In “Heart Eyes”, elements from romantic comedies and slasher movies are hidden like Easter eggs, making it enjoyable to spot them. The movie is filled with overly sweet love songs, an uncomfortable first encounter that’s hard to forget, and a chattering friend character (portrayed by Gigi Zumbado). Meanwhile, you also have a slow-moving yet ever-present killer, numerous vulnerable victims, inept police officers played by Jordana Brewster and Devon Sawa who seem to make the situation worse instead of better. This is only a small taste of what this movie has to offer.
Heart Eyes” is a unique blend, perfectly merging the classic structures of romantic comedies and horror films into an exhilarating mix. While its plot may lack depth and the climax might not be entirely fulfilling, the characters played by Holt and Gooding are endearing and deserving of support. Moreover, the antagonist in Heart Eyes is particularly ruthless, employing diverse weaponry to create some truly original destruction.
Once more, it’s evident that the filmmakers are well aware of the type of movie they’re creating. With a clear affinity for romantic comedies and the horror genre, Ruben and his team have skillfully blended these elements to bring us “Heart Eyes”. This film not only understands its audience but also caters to their taste by serving up a perfect mix of humor and suspense. Starting today, you can catch “Heart Eyes” in theaters near you!
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2025-02-07 20:57