The Thing Called Love (1993) Reviews & Ratings

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The Thing Called Love reviews

The Thing Called Love holds a 6.1/10 average from 152 TMDB ratings.

_**River Phoenix shines before passing on, plus the lovely Samantha Mathis**_ Several 20-somethings try to make it in the country music business in Nashville: Miranda Presley (Samantha Mathis), fresh from New York City; Connecticut cowboy Kyle (Dermot Mulroney); ditzy but genuine Southern belle Linda Lue (Sandra Bullock); and the bursting-with-creative-energy-and-confidence James Wright (River Phoenix). "The Thing C…
— Wuchak (7/10)

A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.

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