I Love Trouble

Two rival Chicago reporters Sabrina Peterson and Peter Brackett are forced into an uneasy alliance after a high profile train wreck appears suspiciously clean of plausible explanations. Sabrina is fearless, hungry for the next big scoop, while Peter leans on hard won experience and careful diplomacy. As they pool their sources and chase down leads, a murky conspiracy around the crash begins to surface, hinting that powerful interests may be manipulating public perception. Their reluctant partnership tests professional ethics and stirs genuine chemistry, pushing them through crowded press rooms, smoky bars, and late night stakeouts as they edge toward the truth despite pressure from bosses, politicians, and rivals, as rivals press to close. The chase tests trust and reveals loyalties.

Directed by Charles Shyer from a story by Nancy Meyers, I Love Trouble arrived in 1994 as a breezy romantic comedy with a newsroom edge. The film pairs veteran entertainment with a sharp plot, anchoring the humor in strong performances.

Produced on a 45 million budget, the movie grossed about 61.9 million worldwide, reflecting steady interest in midscale romantic comedies of the era. The financials mark a solid if not towering return for a star driven caper at box office.

This film sits in the mid 90s circle of newsroom romances and is remembered for its pairing of Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte. It captures the fast paced energy of city journalism and the push pull between ambition and romance, without heavy iconography. A breezy, memorable snapshot of its era.

Critics offered mixed notes, praising Roberts and Nolte for spark and timing while noting the plot stays light and familiar. The movie leans into collaboration over rivalry, the ethics of reporting, and a cautious romance that grows as truth comes into view. It remains a breezy, human take on ambition.