Love on the Side
Love on the Side is a 2006 romance comedy film set in a small Canadian town.[1] The film stars Marla Sokoloff, Jennifer Tilly and Monika Schnarre, was directed by Vic Sarin.[1] It was released on DVD on March 28, 2006, after being screened at festivals in 2004.[1]
Plot
Nothing is the same in the quaint seaside town of Squamish, British Columbia, following the arrival of the glamorous, chain-smoking Linda (Monika Schnarre), who represents a developer seeking to build a casino, but is hiding two secrets. She complicates the relationship between waitress Eve (Marla Sokoloff), who had nearly worked up the nerve to ask ex-jock Jeff (Barry Watson) to an upcoming dance. Jeff and Eve's brother Chuck (Jonathan Cherry) decide to compete to see who can win Linda's affections.
Cast
- Marla Sokoloff as Eve Stuckley
- Jennifer Tilly as Alma
- Monika Schnarre as Linda Avery
- Dave Thomas as "Red"
- Jonathan Cherry as Chuck Stuckley
- Marnie Alton as Verline
- Barry Watson as Jeff Sweeney
- Peter Benson as Marquee Man
- Kee Chan as Stoney
- Len Doncheff as Len
- Aaron Grain as Chip Owens
- Jesse Moss as Dwayne
- Alvin Sanders as Walt
- Frank C. Turner as Wilbur
- Matthew Safran as Radio Announcer (voice)
- Yvette Yip as Art Dealer (voice)
Reception
Video Business called the film "lightweight but thoroughly enjoyable" and said, "Excellent Canadian scenery and a low-key soundtrack add considerably".[1] Home Media Retailling called it "a charming film that hits most of the right notes" except for its epilogue which felt "tacked-on".[2] The review went on to say, "The characters are good-hearted and easy to root for, and the story is engaging, thanks to its plainspoken earnestness."[2]
References
- ^ a b c d McClain, Buzz (February 13, 2006). "Love on the Side". Video Business. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b Latchem, John (February 12, 2006). "LOVE ON THE SIDE". Home Media Retailing. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via ProQuest.