Clearly intended to evoke the old newspaper movies of the '40's and '50's. Set in Chicago (of course) Even the transitions from one scene to another are right out of the old studio system films. You expect to see Gable or Bogart starring, but you get Nick Nolte. And Julia Roberts. Nolte is good, but...Roberts, as always, completely lights up the screen with her wide smile. The basis of the movie is the main characters banter, set against the plot. Banter just isn't the forte of Roberts and Nolte, who are better suited to dramatic roles. There's nothing wrong with this film, but it ends up being just OK.
Review of I Love Trouble
