The Quanaissance: Action Cinema’s New Era

Action cinema is entering a new era, folks! The Quanaissance is upon us, and Ke Huy Quan is at the forefront of it.

From Supporting Roles to Leading Man

Having made an extraordinary, Oscar-winning return to our screens after over three decades away in The Daniels’ 2022 Best Picture winner "Everything Everywhere All At Once," Quan has spent the last couple of years contributing high-profile supporting turns to the likes of "Loki S2" and "Kung Fu Panda 4." But in veteran stunt coordinator Jonathan Eusebio’s feature directorial debut "Love Hurts," Quan is set to get his leading man moment at last, playing a mild-mannered realtor with a violent past.

The Trailer’s High-Octane Action

Set to the dulcet tones of Céline Dion’s "It’s All Coming Back To Me Now," the trailer sees Quan exhibiting the same magic combo of unassuming charm and ass-kicking cool as he brought to "EEAAO" – only instead of playing a put-upon husband revivified by the multiverse, here he’s Marvin Gable, a real estate agent who turns out to be as handy at closing a windpipe as a condo sale. But whilst Quan’s last big-screen appearance was very much a supporting role in Michelle Yeoh’s movie, it’s very clear that in "Love Hurts," tasked with playing up both sides of his screen persona as Marvin’s crime lord brother (Daniel Wu) and old flame (Ariana DeBose) draw him back into a world of death, danger, and double-crossing, the former "Goonies" child star is right at home playing an all-out action hero with a lot of heart (and a truly magnificent moustache!).

The Movie’s Official Synopsis

Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where ‘For Sale’ signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (DeBose), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead. She’s not happy. Now, Marvin is thrust back into a world of ruthless hitmen, filled with double-crosses and open houses turned into deadly warzones. With his brother Knuckles (Wu), a volatile crime lord, hunting him, Marvin must confront the choices that haunt him and the history he never truly buried.

What to Expect from Love Hurts

Following the trailer’s breathless climax, where Quan’s Marvin asks, "You want the old me? You got him!" it’s clear that "Love Hurts" is going to be a high-stakes, high-adrenaline action ride with plenty of twists and turns. And given the star’s impressive resume, we can expect a lot of heart, humor, and impressive martial arts moves.

Conclusion

As we eagerly anticipate the February 7, 2025, release date of "Love Hurts," fans of action cinema can’t help but get excited for the return of Ke Huy Quan to the big screen in a starring role. With its high-octane action, pulse-pounding stunts, and a healthy dose of humor, "Love Hurts" is shaping up to be the next big action movie event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the plot of Love Hurts?
A: The movie follows Marvin Gable, a realtor who receives a cryptic message from an old flame, drawing him back into a world of danger and double-crossing.

Q: Who stars in Love Hurts?
A: Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, along with Daniel Wu, Ariana DeBose, Sean Astin, Rhys Darby, and Marshawn Lynch.

Q: When is Love Hurts released?
A: Love Hurts is set to be released on February 7, 2025.