There’s not a lot of information out on Hateship Loveship, and yet its director and cast make it an intriguing mix with enormous potential, the former being rising star Liza Johnson and the latter consisting of Kristen Wiig, Guy Pearce, Nick Nolte and Hailee Steinfeld. The last lead role for Wiig, Girl Most Likely, proved significantly disappointing for audiences, but this one seems set to right the ship.
One reason it seems promising is that it’s based on a collection of short stories by renowned Canadian author Alice Munro. Another is that Johnson’s previous work, a small but well received film starring Linda Cardellini entitled Return, indicates some serious talent and potential for big things. This film could make TIFF 2013 her coming out party, and solidify Wiig as a bonafide movie star.
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