Anything for Love (2016)

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Katherine, a high-powered executive who believes men are intimidated by her career, is persuaded by her friend to create an internet dating profile claiming she is an executive assistant.

Movie Overview
"Anything for Love" is a 2016 romantic funny movie directed by Terry Ingram and composed by Barbara Curry. The film is also called "A Lesson in Romance" and stars Erika Christensen and Paul Greene in its leading roles as Katherine Benson and Jack Cooper.

Plot
Katherine Benson (Erika Christensen), is a successful and really attractive woman, working as a high-powered executive in a corporate world. She has a materialistic and busy lifestyle in the city. Regardless of her success, Katherine discovers that her beauty has actually become a barrier to discovering real love since she thinks males do not take her seriously and just seek her for her looks. On the other hand, Jack Cooper (Paul Greene) is a compassionate nurse who likes his profession in spite of the lack of financial advantages.

The fundamental story of the movie begins when Katherine, desperate to discover love beyond physical destination, develops an anonymous online dating profile, presenting herself as a mere assistant instead of an executive. Jack also decides to embellish his own profile by claiming to be a medical professional instead of a nurse to attract more dates. They meet online, and a romantic stimulate fires up between the two.

Romantic Development
As their online relationship progresses, they choose to fulfill personally. This causes both characters to worry, conscious that they've been portraying fraudulent pictures of themselves. Katherine chooses to maintain her pretension by hiring a low-class office to pretend it's her office. On the other hand, Jack takes a fast-forward lesson from his physician pal to pretend he truly is a doctor.

Conflict and Resolution
As their relationship deepens, problems develop from their web of lies. The fact about both individuals is exposed when Jack sees Katherine's initial office, and he himself is tasked with a medical emergency, exposing his genuine profession. They challenge their lies and the factors behind them, resulting in a momentary breakup when they both leave, hurt and sensation betrayed.

Despite the agonizing discovery, they both understand their love for each other surpasses professional status. Katherine acknowledges that Jack's worth as a caring and loving private surpasses any high-income profession. Jack, in return, values Katherine for her strong-minded and independent character despite her looks.

Ending
In the end, true love reigns over deception and social standards. They fix up, expressing remorse about their initial lies, and acknowledge their deep-rooted feelings for each other. The movie ends in a 'gladly ever after' situation, with them welcoming each other's true identities.

Conclusion
"Anything for Love" sends a message that like can not be developed on lies and societal expectations. Although it's a foreseeable romantic drama, the movie advises the audience about the value of honesty, acceptance, and authenticity in love. Jack and Katherine's love, in spite of being based upon preliminary lies, discovers the method to communicate a genuine and undying affection for one another, showing that often, people will do 'anything for love.'

Top Cast

  • Erika Christensen (small)
    Erika Christensen
    Katherine Benson
  • Paul Greene (small)
    Paul Greene
    Jack
  • Ali Liebert (small)
    Ali Liebert
    Debbie
  • Antonio Cupo (small)
    Antonio Cupo
    Charles
  • Nicole Major (small)
    Nicole Major
    Brooke
  • Tom Butler (small)
    Tom Butler
    Edward Benson
  • Patrick Gilmore (small)
    Patrick Gilmore
    Reggie Le Duca
  • Jordana Largy (small)
    Jordana Largy
    Angel
  • Dylan Schmid (small)
    Dylan Schmid
    Brandon
  • B. J. Harrison (small)
    B. J. Harrison
    Milfred
  • Ryan Alexander McDonald (small)
    Ryan Alexander McDonald
    Dr. J. Thomas Cooper