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Crazy, Stupid, Love. Movie Review

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Review for the film " Crazy, Stupid, Love."

Runtime: 1 Hour 58 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 29-07-2011

Genre: Comedy

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CAST & CREW

Glenn Ficarra

John Requa

Lupita Nyong O

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Producer:

Denise Di Novi

Cinematographer:

Andrew Dunn

Editor:

Lee Haxall

Composer:

Nick Urata

Christophe Beck

Director:

John Requa

Glenn Ficarra

Others:

Lupita Nyong O

Story Writer:

Dan Fogelman

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Crazy, Stupid, Love is a romantic, comic, drama movie directed by Glenn Ficarra Glenn Ficarra had perceived his education in film >> Read More... and John Requa John Requa is an accomplished Screen Writer. He wa >> Read More... . Dan Fogelman is the writer of the movie.

Plot: Crazy, Stupid, Love depicts the story of a couple, Cal, and Emily, who are on the verge of getting divorced. Cal and Emily are high-school sweethearts married for 25 years and were leading a happy life when their lives take a turn. Emily asks for divorce as she is in love with another man ( Kevin Bacon Kevin Bacon is a renowned actor and musician. He w >> Read More... ). She has intimate relations with him and now wants to take her relationship with him to the next level. Devastated by this, Cal starts spending his evenings in a cocktail lounge, where he meets a Jacob.

After seeing Cal's pathetic situation, Jacob decides to take Cal under his wing. He teaches Cal the art of flirting with a girl and completely changes Cal's attire. Cal, however, is still in love with his wife Emily and ruins everytime Jacob sets him with a girl. The story goes on taking many twists and turns answering the ultimate question, whether Cal will be able to divorce Emily or will he succeed in making Emily realize the immense love he has for her.

Analysis: The movie is again a proof why Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are among the top directors of Hollywood. The story is sweet, and the duo has portrayed an emotional journey of a devastated man very efficiently. The slight pinch of comic in between the scenes keeps the environment light and protects the movie from solely becoming a sobbing life of a dumped man. People who have experienced such situations in the past will connect to the movie from the core of the heart. The direction is well responded with the strong performances of the stars and keeps the audience interested in the movie.

Star performances: Steve Carell Steven John "Steve" Carell, born on August 16, 196 >> Read More... impresses the audience with his flawless acting. The way he expresses himself as an exhausted person running from his life in the movie makes the scenes realistic. Julianne Moore She demonstrated wide range of ability to portray >> Read More... has given an average performance, and you could expect more from her despite her role being short in the film. The guy who has rocked the screen and has taken everybody by surprise is Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling is a Canadian artist. Born at 2:34 am >> Read More... . Everytime he appears on the screen; he creates an excitement inside the viewer's mind. He has rocked every scene he is in and is damn impressive in the character of Jacob.

Christopher Beck and Nick Urata's background score isn't too impressive but will ring in your heads for a long time. The director duo keeps the movie firm and has given their best shot to make it more entertaining. However, the movie might seem a little off-balance sometimes, but it catches again in the next scene.

What's there:

1) Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, the presence of such big names in the movie is the reason enough to attract the crowd.

2) Appealing acting is there on the screen with every shot, and the audience is going to enjoy it.

What's not there:

1) The movie might seem a bit incomplete once you move out of the theater thinking the story behind Emily cheating on Cal.

Verdict: The movie entertains the audience, and you won't regret it watching.