Chloë Grace Moretz Leads Romance ‘Love Language’ as Vow‑Writing Copywriter in Chicago

Chloë Grace Moretz leads the new rom‑com 'Love Language' as a copywriter who writes wedding vows for strangers while her own love life stalls. The film, directed by Joey Power – who previously helmed the 2018 romance 'After Everything' – is set in Chicago and shot in warm, perma‑autumn tones. Moretz plays Louisa, a talented but tongue‑tied writer who turns a side hustle of ghost‑writing vows into a booming business after her best friend Tilda (Billie Lourd) uses her drafts at her own wedding. Strangers begin hiring Louisa for their own ceremonies, and she meets Tilda’s handsome cousin Dash (Anthony Ramos), whose straight‑talking style sparks a brief fling. Meanwhile, wealthy importer Olivia (Isabel May) hires Louisa to craft vows for her upcoming marriage to public defender Warren (Manny Jacinto), who also happens to be Louisa’s former college crush. As Louisa juggles the two men, she hides her past connection from Olivia and finds herself unable to write her own vows. The story follows this romantic quadrangle, mixing 90s rom‑com staples – klutzy meet‑cutes, gay best friend, airport showdown – with modern touches such as queer marriage and cocaine jokes. Critics note that the film leans on its ensemble charm and Chicago backdrop rather than sharp wit, calling it a pleasant, undemanding watch. Moretz’s performance captures Louisa’s selfishness and self‑pity, while Ramos’s drawling delivery gives Dash unexpected depth. The movie may comfort younger viewers and their elders alike, even as it sticks to familiar genre formulas.

Context

Rom‑coms that echo 1990s tropes often rely on nostalgic settings and predictable plot beats, a pattern 'Love Language' follows while adding contemporary references such as queer marriage.