Ready for Love (film)

Ready for Love is a 2006 romantic comedy film directed by Nick Hurran. It stars Kerry Russell and Josh Lucas.

The film centers around Lucy Dillon (Russell), a successful but unlucky-in-love veterinarian in a small Texas town. Lucy has been a bridesmaid 27 times and begins to question her own romantic prospects when she realizes she may be perpetually single. She meets T.J. (Lucas), a charismatic divorce attorney from Dallas, who comes to town to finalize a high-profile case. Despite an initial clash of personalities and opposing views on relationships, Lucy and T.J. find themselves drawn to each other.

The plot explores themes of commitment, finding love in unexpected places, and overcoming personal obstacles to embrace romantic opportunities. The narrative follows Lucy and T.J. as they navigate their growing feelings while contending with interfering friends, family, and past relationships. The film uses comedic elements to highlight the awkwardness and challenges of finding true love.

Ready for Love was released in the United States in August 2006. It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of the lead actors and the charming small-town setting, while others criticized the predictable plot and reliance on romantic comedy tropes. The film was a moderate box office success.