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eCupid DVD review

Marshall (Houston Rhines) is an ad guy who finds himself wanting more from his life as he nears 30. Beginning to bore with long-time boyfriend Gabe (Noah Schuffman), Marshall begins to search online to spice up his love life. After stumbling across an app called eCupid, Marshall downloads it with curiosity. The app scans every inch of Marshallā€™s online life and starts putting him in touch with the kind of guys he thinks he wants. As his relationship with Gabe breaks down and Marshall receives the overwhelming attention of work colleague Keith (Matt Lewis) he begins to realise that he may have already had what he always wanted.

eCupidĀ is the latest movie from director/writer J.C. Calciano and is his follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2010 movieIs It Just Me?Ā As he showcased withĀ Is It Just Me?Ā Calciano has quite an eye for a romantic comedy and with eCupid he doesnā€™t disappoint. If you go intoĀ eCupidĀ expecting a depiction of real ā€“life then youā€™ll find plenty to pick at but if you go in just expecting to enjoy the ride then youā€™ll find much to enjoy.

eCupidĀ is a little silly and obviously the storyline could never happen in the real world but the essence of it is a tale told many times in may different ways. Marshall has a ā€˜grass is greenerā€™ view of how his life could be and itā€™s not until he sheds his old life that he realises the new life heā€™s pined for isnā€™t all itā€™s cracked up to be. As men hit on him left right and centre (including an adorable small role from Chris Rubeiz), Marshall finds himself desperate to reconnect with Gabe and get their relationship back on track.

At the centre ofĀ eCupidĀ is the cute, funny and very watchable Houston Rhines. Perhaps best-known for appearing in Kelly Clarksonā€™sĀ My Life Would Suck Without YouĀ music video, Rhines is simply adorable as central character Marshall. Not only is he smoking hot but he plays Marshall with the right amount of naivety. Based on his performance here heā€™s got a bright future ahead. Matt Lewis is also great fun as the over-enthusiastic Keith who spends the entire movie trying to get into Marshallā€™s pants. Iconic TV actress Morgan Fairchild pops up in a small cameo towards the end of the movie adding star quality to an already enjoyable movie.

eCupidĀ is silly but engaging fun. Single-handedly director Calciano seems to be carving a nice out for himself as a gay romantic comedy writer/director and he does the job so well.Ā eCupidĀ assembles a gorgeous cast, a funny storyline and some genuinely sweet moments for 95 minutes of pure escapism. If you likedĀ Is It Just Me?Ā then youā€™ll loveĀ eCupid.

Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip is the owner and Editor of Entertainment Focus, and the Managing Director of PiƱata Media. With over 19 years of journalism experience, Pip has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world. He is also a qualified digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience.
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