Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Average Rating: 6.9/10
Reviews Counted: 200
Fresh: 155 | Rotten: 45
It never lives up to the first part of its title, but Crazy, Stupid, Love's unabashed sweetness -- and its terrifically talented cast -- more than make up for its flaws.
Average Rating: 6.8/10
Critic Reviews: 40
Fresh: 30 | Rotten: 10
It never lives up to the first part of its title, but Crazy, Stupid, Love's unabashed sweetness -- and its terrifically talented cast -- more than make up for its flaws.
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At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream-good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman
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Cast
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Steve Carell
Cal, Cal Weaver -
Ryan Gosling
Jacob, Jacob Palmer -
Julianne Moore
Emily, Emily Weaver -
Emma Stone
Hannah -
Analeigh Tipton
Jessica -
Jonah Bobo
Robbie -
Joey King
Molly -
Marisa Tomei
Kate -
Beth Littleford
Claire -
John Carroll Lynch
Bernie -
Kevin Bacon
David Lindhagen -
Liza Lapira
Liz -
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Josh Groban
Richard -
Mekia Cox
Hip Hairdresser aka Tif... -
Julianna Guill
Madison -
Zayne Emory
Robbie's Friend (Eric) -
Crystal Reed
Amy Johnson -
Joanna Brooks
Waitress for Cal and Ka... -
Reggie Lee
Officer Huang -
Caitlin Thompson
Taylor -
Karolina Wydra
Jordyn -
Tracy Mulholland
Megan -
Katerina Mikailenko
Stephanie -
Janine Barris
Heather -
Jenny Mollen
Lisa -
Charlie Hartsock
Sad Sack -
Algerita Wynn Lewis
Robbie's Principal -
Wendy Worthington
Woman (Who Gives Cal To... -
Dan Butler
Cal's Boss -
Tiara Parker
Gabby -
Laurel Coppock
Sophia -
Rasika Mathur
Emily's Assistant -
Joshua Sternlicht
Bartender -
Jasen Salvatore
Bartender #2 -
Mike Long
Bartender #3 -
Dillon Neaman
Bartender #4 -
J-Ray Hochfield
Bartender #5 -
Janae Nicole Caudillo
Bartender #6 -
Christopher Darga
Lowe's Salesman #1 -
Rich Hutchman
Lowe's Salesman #2 -
Richard S. Horvitz
Lowe's Salesman #3 -
Lauren Stone
Mall Clerk -
Megan James
Hannah's Colleague #1 -
Rebecca Flinn
Hannah's Colleague #2, ... -
Billy Atchison
Hannah's Colleague #3, ... -
Ehrin Marlow
Hannah's Colleague #4, ... -
David Orosz
Hannah's Colleague #5, ... -
Camille Abelow
Hannah's Colleague #6, ... -
Maija Polsley
Jacob's Date -
Christian Pitre
Waitress with Check -
Heather La Bella
Female Bartender -
Georgia Hurd
Jacob's Girl -
Lisa Ann Brown
Jacob's Girl #2 -
Yu Tingting
Jacob's Girl #3 -
Raena Cassidy
Raena -
Ami Haruna
Ami -
Jessica Diz
Olivia -
Tania Wagner
Tania -
Georgia Treantafelles
Georgia -
Holly Daniels
Assistant Principal
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All Critics (200) | Top Critics (40) | Fresh (159) | Rotten (45) | DVD (7)
This is witless, saccharine and lifeless...
Top CriticThere's strong, fleetingly powerful stuff in Crazy, Stupid, Love., but like its awkwardly punctuated title, the movie jerks to a halt just when it's beginning to flow.
It gets better and funnier after a labored and lumbering start, which is entirely the opposite of most Hollywood comedies.
This is not the ultimate romantic comedy - the one that makes you fall as hard for the characters as they do for one another while savoring their every interaction - but it seems fresher and less recycled than much of the product out there.
This is the sort of film that Oscar generally ignores come awards season. It shouldn't. Crazy Stupid Love is a crazy smart film.
The directors show a great talent for jagged-edged farce.
Crazy, Stupid, Love has several humorous spots and is filled with good performances from the entire cast.
Steve Carell, with Ryan Gosling as his wing man? Go figure.
It'll make you laugh, it'll make you'll frown, it might even make you cry, but mostly it'll just make you want to have sex with Ryan Gosling.
While "Crazy, Stupid, Love" does have several funny parts, it was rather hard to shake the feeling that the film was too drawn out for the story it was trying to tell.
I laughed and I cried in this happy, crazy and spectacularly funny film that is one of the most enjoyable of the year.
The deft balance between humor and more earnest matters of the heart makes for the best of both worlds.
The affable atmosphere is perpetuated by the consistently engaging nature of Fogelman's screenplay...
Competent and smart, 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' is anything but. Because it features an ensemble of people who can't quite get love straight, it reminds me a little of 'Love, Actually.'
If you're hungry for a romantic comedy that's really entertaining and doesn't insult your intelligence, here it is.
It may just earn Steve Carell the respect of a few moviegoers who have grown tired of his usual sad-sack portrayals
The characters and their predicaments rather grow on you. Silly? Yeah, a little. Touching? Yeah, a lot.
A refreshingly-tasteful, romantic romp which manages to entertain and elicit lots of laughs without relying on a vulgar brand of humor.
Preposterous at times, but smart and heartfelt too.
Steve Carell sets aside his goofball schtick for a more earthy role in this satisfying, mature ensemble romantic dramedy.
All of the characters - with the exception of Marisa Tomei's horribly maligned love interest - feel entirely honest
In terms of writing and direction it has an almost indie-film feel to it, but with that Hollywood gloss to make it palatable to mainstream viewers.
Crazy, Stupid, Love sees directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra very quickly building a name for themselves, able to again craft an honest film that, up until the very end, flows naturally and with great confidence.
Audience Reviews for Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Super Reviewer
"Crazy, Stupid, Love", directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, is a great romantic comedy. It doesn't rely on the R rated nudity, or the vulagrity to win viewers over. It's a smart romantic comedy; something that is rare now.
Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is married to high school sweetheart, has great kids, good job, and a nice house to live in. But when his wife Emily (Julianna Moore) decided to have a divorce, Cal's life turns for the worst. His wife cheated on him with a fellow worker (Kevin Bacon) and decides to move out. It is then he decides to start going to bars, ordering low alcohol beverages and starts to complain about his wife's lover. But one night, when a sweet talker named Jacob (Ryan Gosling) decides to talk to Cal, he begins to change his life around. Jacob changes Cal's clothing and how to talk to the ladies at the bars. It doesn't take too long for Cal to get use to the idea of smooth talking girls at bars and begins to live a life full of ladies and sex.
The plot is fairly simple with some minor twists leading up to a funny yet outstanding climax where everything comes together so smoothly. The film doesn't only follow Cal. It also follows his teenage son Robbie who is falling in love with his babysitter Jessica. The film also shows Jacob's lifestyle and how he begins to fall in love with Hannah (Emma Stone). The film never feels like it tells so much. The story is told from great writing and smooth direction and it never feels overwhelming.
But "Crazy, Stupid, Love" works perfectly mostly because of its talented cast. Steve Carell is great as the leading role, as he has played his role before (some would say 40-Year Old Virgin might be somewhat similar). Ryan Gosling as Jacob is brilliant. I was actually surprised that it was the same actor from "Drive" because I felt he was so bland as a character in that film. To see Mr. Gosling alive and able to play this funny character is fantastic. I look forward to more of his work. Emma Stone is beautiful as Hannah. She is a great actress and every time she's on screen, she brings her character to life.
"Crazy, Stupid, Love" has its moments of triumph. The film works perfectly with the clever script and smooth direction. The cast does a superb job and really brings this film to life. It's a great romantic comedy with just the right amount of drama. Whenever you have a chance or have some time to spare, give the film a shot. It may not be that "crazy" but it is definitely a great film to watch and laugh to.
Super Reviewer
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- Cal: I imagine you suffocating under a pile of women.
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- Hannah: Oh, you think coffee and sleep don't go together? Well, they do if it's High Point. It's decaffeinated!
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- Jacob: I am wildly unhappy.
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- Hannah: Daddy?
- Jacob: Please, stop calling him that.
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- Jacob: You know at the end of the film, where Patrick Swayze lifts the girl up in the air? I put that song on, the women jump into my arms and then they want to have sex with me.
- Hannah: It's not going to work on me.
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- Cal: I feel like I'm going skiing...
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Funnier and edgier than any romantic comedy i've seen in a while. However I would have expected nothing less, the directors of I Love You Philip Morris were involved and frankly I think they are both geniuses. They understand comedic timing as does it's hugely talented cast who give great performances all around. I did think it was baggy at times and featured more than enough sugar coating but I thought the original premise and the laughs to be had with it easily made up for the large amount of flaws. Engaging and emotionally involving, there is plenty of fun to be had with it. It's not as crazy, tragic or heartwarming as I Love You Phillip Morris which is an absolute masterpiece but considering how it counts itself as a mainstream comedy I was blown away at how profound and intelligent it was. Forget all the garbage like Marley and Me and New Year's Eve, you want something uplifting and heartwarming that will make you laugh and whimper, watch this movie. A real pleasant surprise of a film, a romantic comedy that I liked, but didn't love.