Mad Love (2001 film)

Mad Love is a 2001 direct-to-video romantic comedy film directed by Lisa Krueger and starring Kirsten Dunst and Jay Hernandez. The plot revolves around Nicole, a bright, privileged, but troubled teenage girl, who feigns mental illness to avoid attending boarding school. She meets and falls in love with Dylan, a working-class boy from a different background. Their relationship is challenged by Nicole's manipulative behavior and Dylan's attempts to cope with her instability. The film explores themes of class differences, mental illness, and the complexities of young love. Despite its star power and interesting premise, Mad Love received limited critical attention and distribution.