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Big Bad Love (2001)

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Plot

In the heartrending drama of Big Bad Love, we follow the tumultuous journey of Leon Barlow, a Vietnam veteran wrestling with the ghosts of his past and his dreams of becoming a writer. Barlow, a man defined by his long hair, hard drinking, and heavy smoking, navigates a world of perpetual rejection, pulling a daily payload of dismissal slips from his mailbox, each one a stark reminder of his unrealized aspirations. His personal life is a battlefield of its own. His relationship with his unsympathetic ex-wife Marilyn is strained, her disapproval of his visits with their two children a constant thorn in his side. His only solace, alcohol, proves to be a double-edged sword, amplifying his problems rather than dulling them. Even when he manages to catch up on alimony and child support payments, his life spirals further into despair, a seemingly endless downward trajectory. In a life already steeped in melancholy, a sudden tragedy strikes, catching the already beleaguered Barlow off guard. Big Bad Love paints a poignant portrait of a man grappling with his demons, both past and present, as he strives to find purpose amidst chaos. Every moment is a testament to the human spirit's resilience, even when it's shrouded in the deepest shades of despair.

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Big Bad Love is a comedy movie featuring Arliss Howard.

Big Bad Love is currently streaming on DIRECTV.