2 Hearts (film)

2 Hearts is a 2020 American romantic drama film directed by Lance Hool and starring Jacob Elordi, Adan Canto, Tiera Skovbye and Radha Mitchell. It is based on the true story of Leslie and Jorge Bacardi and Christopher Gregory.[4] The film was theatrically released in the United States on October 16, 2020, receiving generally negative reviews from critics.

2 Hearts
Theatrical release poster with original release date
Directed byLance Hool
Produced by
  • Conrad Hool
  • Lance Hool
Screenplay by
  • Veronica Hool
  • Robin U. Russin
Starring
Music byJames Jandrisch
CinematographyVincent De Paula
Edited byCraig Herring
Production
company
Silver Lion Films
Distributed byFreestyle Releasing
Release date
  • October 16, 2020 (2020-10-16)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15 million[1]
Box office$1.3 million[2][3]

Premise

Two different couples in different decades and different places share a hidden connection that eventually brings them together.

Cast

Release

Freestyle Releasing acquired distribution rights to the film in June 2020.[4] The film was originally scheduled to be released on September 11, 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic was pushed to October 16, 2020.[7]

Reception

Box office

In its opening weekend, 2 Hearts grossed $565,000 from 1,683 theaters.[8] It then made $313,010 in its second weekend.[9]

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 19% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Its picturesque setting is as agreeable as its noble intentions, but this treacly melodrama proves 2 Hearts aren't necessarily better than one."[10] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 29 out of 100, based on six critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[11] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale.[8]

References
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 16, 2020). "How Jacob Elordi Romance Pic '2 Hearts' Is Staying The Theatrical Course During The Pandemic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  2. "2 Hearts (2020)". The Numbers. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  3. "2 Hearts (2020)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  4. Vlessing, Etan (16 June 2020). "Freestyle Releasing Takes Romantic Drama '2 Hearts'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  5. Boone, John (15 June 2020). "Jacob Elordi Is a Rom-Dram Dreamboat in '2 Hearts' Trailer (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  6. Sanchez, Omar (16 June 2020). "Euphoria star Jacob Elordi and Tiera Skovbye find love in 2 Hearts trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 13, 2020). "Freestyle's Romantic Drama '2 Hearts' Heads To October". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 18, 2020). "Liam Neeson Action Pic 'Honest Thief' Nabbing $4M+ Total By Sunday; 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Awakens – Box Office". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2020. earning an A Cinemascore from its core female 18-24 audience, but a B overall.
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 25, 2020). "'Honest Thief' Continues To Lead Lackluster Pandemic Box Office, 'Empty Man' Tripped By Holdovers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  10. "2 Hearts (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  11. "2 Hearts Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 16, 2020.


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