Love Me Love Me recently landed on Amazon Prime Video on February 13, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s season.
Directed by Roger Kumble, it is based on the popular novels by Stephanie S.
Set against the stylish backdrop of Milan, Italy, the film follows intense themes of jealousy, secrets, and betrayal.
In Love Me Love Me, it follows familiar tropes of the teen romance genre, whilst also being thrust into underground MMA fighting. The result is a romance that feels both dreamy and dangerous, keeping viewers invested in June’s choices and the consequences that follow.
What Is Love Me Love Me About?
This teen romance drama follows June White, who has recently moved to Milan, Italy, for her mother’s career.
She lives a fairly simple life at first, but everything changes when she starts at Milan St. Mary’s School. She quickly forms friendships and begins adjusting to her glamorous new surroundings.
It’s not long until she meets two very different boys: Will Johnson and his best friend, James Carter. Will is the type of guy who is kind, warm age charming. He’s immediately drawn to June.
As each day passes, his feelings grow stronger, and the two eventually agree to start dating. However, June cannot ignore her growing attraction to James.
On the other hand, he is cocky, popular, and deeply involved in the dangerous world of MMA fighting.
Despite trying her best to stay away from him, June becomes entangled in his risky lifestyle.
To make matters worse, June learns how closely connected James is to her past – a revelation that changes everything.
When she grows closer to James, rumors spread and she becomes a target at school, June begins to regret the choices she has made.
It risks her relationship with Will and his friendship with James. June must decide what truly makes her happy — and whether she and James could ever really have a future together.
It was cringe from the very first scene
I haven’t read the books, but the general consensus online is that the story did not translate well to the screen — and unfortunately, I have to agree.
I found the film so cringe-worthy that I genuinely considered turning it off halfway through. Within the first few minutes, I was already struggling, and I couldn’t get past the hideous school uniforms.
The dialogue feels forced and I was bored of the trope in this film
It seems I’m not the only one who feels this way. Much of the dialogue was painfully off-putting, particularly James Carter’s lines. Comments like, “Is Snow White too much of a virgin to look at a pair of abs?” or “Snow White saying the Lord’s name in vain again?” and even “Is little princess afraid of a bike?” felt immature and awkward.
These lines came across as childish and forced.
I’ve honestly had enough of the enemies-to-lovers trope where the “jerk” male lead uses cringe nicknames and smug one-liners to get under his future love interest’s skin. At this point, it feels unoriginal and uninspired. The dialogue overall felt robotic, as though the actors were simply reading from a weak script.
There is zero chemistry between Will and June
The relationship between Will Johnson and June White was also unconvincing. They had little to no chemistry. Will becomes jealous almost immediately after meeting June, worrying about whether she’s interested in James.
The film briefly hints at Will’s messy breakup with Ari, but this subplot is never fully explored, which could’ve given him a stronger backstory. Additionally, there is a surprising amount of vulgar language throughout the film that feels unnecessary and excessive.
There is a romance without real build-up
I had hoped for a strong emotional build-up between June and James, but that never truly happened. James doesn’t genuinely attempt to win her over — he even sends her a topless photo. Not exactly a grand romantic gesture.
It’s also worth noting that the film includes bloody scenes due to MMA fighting and carries strong sexual themes, although nothing explicit is shown on screen. Viewers who are sensitive to violence or mature content should keep this in mind.
Uneven Pacing
The film feels uneven from start to finish. It rushes through major emotional developments — particularly the relationships — yet lingers on awkward scenes that add very little to the overall plot. Important moments lack proper build-up, making dramatic twists feel uninteresting.
Final Verdict
In recent years, Amazon Prime Video has built a reputation for successfully adapting teen romance novels, with titles like Maxton Hall – The World Between Us and The Summer I Turned Pretty finding strong audiences. Those adaptations managed to capture the chemistry that fans love.
Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case this time round.
I definitely went into this expecting something not too far off the Culpa Mía from the My Fault series, but I was bitterly disappointed. This film felt low-budget and mediocre. Even the beautiful backdrop of Milan couldn’t distract from its flaws.
On the surface, a dramatic love triangle is usually a guaranteed win for this genre. However, here it simply didn’t deliver. The tension felt forced rather than passionate, and I never found myself truly invested in the outcome. Overall, I just couldn’t connect with Love Me, Love Me, and by the end, I felt more detached than moved.
