Movie Review: Crazy, Stupid, Love
Cal Weaver discovers over dinner that his wife has had an affair and wants a divorce. Cal is devastated by the rejection and uncharacteristically sits at a neightborhood bar drowning his sorrows. The resident ladykiller of the bar Jacob watches middle-aged Cal night after night until he calls him over and offers to give him a makeover so he can win his wife back. Cal tries to move forward with his new single life but can’t seem to forget his soulmate Emily.
Unlike most romantic comedies this film has some unique twists that are not obvious and may surprise the audience. Carell and Moore make a believable couple with enough layers provided so you understand their breakup yet feel empathy for them. The relationships that develop between Cal and Jacob, his young singles mentor, and Jacob and the one woman who can’t be bothered with this lothario are engaging. There are a few secondary stories that tie into the main story and give plenty of screen time to this group of talented actors. The cast is very good, from the leads to the secondary roles, and the script meshes easily with the acting styles to create a watchable comedy that isn’t your standard romantic comedy.
It is refreshing to watch actors making the most out of good material in a romantic comedy that seems different from the rest. If you like romantic comedies that are not just fluff with a real storyline, you’ll enjoy Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011. Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. Starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, Jonah Bobo, Analeigh Tipton, and Joey King.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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