Crazy, Stupid, Love
All-star romantic comedy from the directors of I Love You Phillip Morris.
Steve Carell plays straight-laced Cal, a man having trouble readjusting to single life after his wife (Julianne Moore) cheats on him and divorces. Single and desperately un-cool, Cal sulks his nights away at the local bar. That is until he meets Jacob (Ryan Gosling), a suave man-slapper and player, who takes Cal on as his wingman and protege. Jacob attempts to sharpen his style to get him back in the game. Also stars Marisa Tomei, Emma Stone and Kevin Bacon.
- Director:
- Glenn FicarraJohn Requa ('I Love You Phillip Morris')
- Writer:
- Dan Fogelman
- Cast:
- Steve CarellRyan GoslingEmma StoneJulianne MooreMarisa TomeiKevin Bacon
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Rebecca Barry Hill
flicksBalancing out the constant quippery is a film that tightly manoeuvres around its central theme – everyone’s troubled in love, and that love takes on many forms, from the creepy, unrequited variety, to Cal’s lack of self-love, to the heart-breaking complexities of a faltering marriage. There are fine performances from Carell and Julianne Moore as his unhappy wife, Emily. They provide a little more depth to a story that is otherwise destined to culminate in a screwball climax of epically silly proportions. It’s crazy stupid fun, in other words. With a little more heart than most.
Doesn't know what it wants to be
Tone is important in comedies, defining whether a film is a slapstick farce, a witty observational charmer, a bawdy romp or a darkly comic satire (among others). Unfortunately Crazy, Stupid, Love. is as undecided on its tone as its over-punctuated title. All the actors seem to be starring in different movies and any genuine originality the film might have...
An enjoyable Rom-Com
Finally went to see this on 2Degree twofer day. Enjoyed the movie. It was funny, romantic, feel-good, and yes, of course has a happy ending for all concerned. Ryan Gosling's bod is indeed photoshopped and we get to see it for a few mins which is a bonus. All the characters are reasonably appealing. Funny turn by Marissa Tormei as a teacher. Recommend it...
Not your usual Carrell comedy
I was pleasantly surprised. Straight forward story with twists & turns of family, love, reconciliation & light heartedness. Funny in parts, but don't go in expecting the usual Carrell bloke humour. I think both sexes will enjoy, loved the Dirty Dancing scene. Would give 3*.
Funny but not Steve Carell funny.
This movie is humerous but not the kind of steve carell humour that most people are used to, i would almost compare the humour to his movie dan in real life. The story line was really good and it had a few awesome suprises that i didn't see coming. Ryan Gosling is pretty easy on the eyes whuch made for easy viewing. Its not your usual chick flick so drag...
A Comedy With A Difference
While most of the more adult comedies this year have focused on gross out gags, it was refreshing to see a comedy which tackled the genre from a completely different angle, nicely balancing out the more serious, sombre tones of it's narrative with the laugh out loud one liners. It doesn't always work so fluidly, with the opening sequences labored and...
Variety
pressOld-fashioned as that might sound, there's a fresh, insightful feel to this multigenerational love story.
Time Magazine
pressThe movie's biggest surprise is the revelation of Gosling as cunning comedian.
The New York Times
pressWhat makes it worth watching, and worth liking, is the sense that it arrives at its warm and comforting view of things not by default but by choice.
Sunday Star-Times
pressThanks to engaging performances from the whole cast, it's a happyish ride, with a few tender moments.
Roger Ebert
pressCrazy, Stupid, Love is a sweet romantic comedy about good-hearted people. Imagine that
Los Angeles Times
pressThe romantic comedy and its stellar cast play out each of the title's three words to brilliant effect, but it's love in all its permutations that comes away with the starring role.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThe movie suffers perhaps from too many characters and subplots but all the actors appear to have fun with their characters.
A.V. Club
pressFor most of the way, Crazy, Stupid, Love coasts more than agreeably on the talents of four hugely charismatic actors and a tart, knowing script that tweaks the rom-com formula just enough to seem fresh.
Flicks, Rebecca Barry Hill
flicksBalancing out the constant quippery is a film that tightly manoeuvres around its central theme – everyone’s troubled in love, and that love takes on many forms, from the creepy, unrequited variety, to Cal’s lack of self-love, to the heart-breaking complexities of a faltering marriage. There are fine performances from Carell and Julianne Moore as his unhappy wife, Emily. They provide a little more depth to a story that is otherwise destined to culminate in a screwball climax of epically silly proportions. It’s crazy stupid fun, in other words. With a little more heart than most.
Variety
pressOld-fashioned as that might sound, there's a fresh, insightful feel to this multigenerational love story.
Time Magazine
pressThe movie's biggest surprise is the revelation of Gosling as cunning comedian.
The New York Times
pressWhat makes it worth watching, and worth liking, is the sense that it arrives at its warm and comforting view of things not by default but by choice.
Sunday Star-Times
pressThanks to engaging performances from the whole cast, it's a happyish ride, with a few tender moments.
Roger Ebert
pressCrazy, Stupid, Love is a sweet romantic comedy about good-hearted people. Imagine that
Los Angeles Times
pressThe romantic comedy and its stellar cast play out each of the title's three words to brilliant effect, but it's love in all its permutations that comes away with the starring role.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThe movie suffers perhaps from too many characters and subplots but all the actors appear to have fun with their characters.
A.V. Club
pressFor most of the way, Crazy, Stupid, Love coasts more than agreeably on the talents of four hugely charismatic actors and a tart, knowing script that tweaks the rom-com formula just enough to seem fresh.
Doesn't know what it wants to be
Tone is important in comedies, defining whether a film is a slapstick farce, a witty observational charmer, a bawdy romp or a darkly comic satire (among others). Unfortunately Crazy, Stupid, Love. is as undecided on its tone as its over-punctuated title. All the actors seem to be starring in different movies and any genuine originality the film might have...
An enjoyable Rom-Com
Finally went to see this on 2Degree twofer day. Enjoyed the movie. It was funny, romantic, feel-good, and yes, of course has a happy ending for all concerned. Ryan Gosling's bod is indeed photoshopped and we get to see it for a few mins which is a bonus. All the characters are reasonably appealing. Funny turn by Marissa Tormei as a teacher. Recommend it...
Not your usual Carrell comedy
I was pleasantly surprised. Straight forward story with twists & turns of family, love, reconciliation & light heartedness. Funny in parts, but don't go in expecting the usual Carrell bloke humour. I think both sexes will enjoy, loved the Dirty Dancing scene. Would give 3*.
Funny but not Steve Carell funny.
This movie is humerous but not the kind of steve carell humour that most people are used to, i would almost compare the humour to his movie dan in real life. The story line was really good and it had a few awesome suprises that i didn't see coming. Ryan Gosling is pretty easy on the eyes whuch made for easy viewing. Its not your usual chick flick so drag...
A Comedy With A Difference
While most of the more adult comedies this year have focused on gross out gags, it was refreshing to see a comedy which tackled the genre from a completely different angle, nicely balancing out the more serious, sombre tones of it's narrative with the laugh out loud one liners. It doesn't always work so fluidly, with the opening sequences labored and...
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