Crazy, Stupid, Love
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 29, 2011
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225traceyAug 3, 2011
WAY better than your average romantic comedy! Granted when i saw it with my friends, there was only 1 guy in the audience, but it is definitely one movie you should see this summer. Love the cast, absolutely hilarious, and the view of RyanWAY better than your average romantic comedy! Granted when i saw it with my friends, there was only 1 guy in the audience, but it is definitely one movie you should see this summer. Love the cast, absolutely hilarious, and the view of Ryan Gosling ain't bad, right ladies? ;)… Expand
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MarcDoyleJul 30, 2011
It's a good-hearted movie that borrows a ton from other films, but it's absolutely saved by the performances of Ryan Gosling, Carell, and Marissa Tomei - who steals ever scene she's in. Don't want to say much more because this film isIt's a good-hearted movie that borrows a ton from other films, but it's absolutely saved by the performances of Ryan Gosling, Carell, and Marissa Tomei - who steals ever scene she's in. Don't want to say much more because this film is particularly vulnerable to spoilers. A good movie that's just a little bloated in its second half. But I'll still recommend it.… Expand
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lifeisgoodJul 29, 2011
This movie was hilarious and touching at the same time. Great movie if you're looking to have some fun and laugh. Would highly recommend. Steve Carell is excellent in his role. Julianne Moore was great as always.
Ryan Gosling is theThis movie was hilarious and touching at the same time. Great movie if you're looking to have some fun and laugh. Would highly recommend. Steve Carell is excellent in his role. Julianne Moore was great as always.
Ryan Gosling is the perfect ladies man.… Expand
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Anotherday1787Aug 12, 2011
Anyone who has dealt with divorce and how it shakes a family will appreciate the frank honesty and humor that can come with it. Carell and Moore do a wonderful job. That said, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling steal the show right out from underAnyone who has dealt with divorce and how it shakes a family will appreciate the frank honesty and humor that can come with it. Carell and Moore do a wonderful job. That said, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling steal the show right out from under them. I found myself wondering what Stone and Gosling were doing when Carell and Moore's storyline picked up. Despite that, this air-tight love story is touching and romantic. Honorable mention to Marissa Tomei who is fantastic!… Expand
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TVJerryAug 1, 2011
After 20+ years of marriage Steve Carell & Julianne Moore split up. Stud and seducer Ryan Gosling shows Carell how to adapt to the dating game, while other subplot love stories play out. This film is full of enjoyable performances and someAfter 20+ years of marriage Steve Carell & Julianne Moore split up. Stud and seducer Ryan Gosling shows Carell how to adapt to the dating game, while other subplot love stories play out. This film is full of enjoyable performances and some minor surprises, but it's more about love than laughs. An earnest romantic comedy that entertains without being distinctive.… Expand
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beelzie14Oct 13, 2011
What a great film. If you loved American Beauty and Click (Adam Sandler) then this should be your cup of tea. Funny whilst being poignant, light-hearted whilst heavy hitting.
Carrell plays funny and serious to perfection - Emma Stone is asWhat a great film. If you loved American Beauty and Click (Adam Sandler) then this should be your cup of tea. Funny whilst being poignant, light-hearted whilst heavy hitting.
Carrell plays funny and serious to perfection - Emma Stone is as astounding as usual - Julianne Moore brings her usual class and understated elegance - Ryan Gosling is brilliant and is in every great film which is on at present (not coincidental) - and then there is the up-and-coming Analeigh Tipton who has such classic looks and revives the "Mena Suvari" character from American Beauty.
You can't help but be pulled along by the film where not a minute goes by without something happening for a reason. There's no point where I felt it was dropping in intensity, whilst the twist near the end really does come from nowhere.… Expand
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scrieciuAug 8, 2011
This movie offers an enjoyable story that you can relate to. It has a great set of characters, played by a great set of actors (such as Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, etc). Everybody did their part perfectly. Ryan Gosling'sThis movie offers an enjoyable story that you can relate to. It has a great set of characters, played by a great set of actors (such as Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, etc). Everybody did their part perfectly. Ryan Gosling's character (Jacob) is a good example of what most guys would want to be like when it comes to women. He's cool, he wears nice clothes. He's more of a pickup artist type, since he uses pickup lines. Usually in movies, these sorts of characters are represented as '' douche bags ''. In this case, Jacob is not, and I liked that. After seeing in the trailer how Jacob teaches Cal (Carell) how to talk to women seemed unoriginal. But the movie is not just about helping Cal. It also has love situations between other characters. Sure, Cal wants to get is wife back (Julianne Moore), but he goes throw a lot of funny, awkward and painful moments. I like the fact that those characters love interest somehow ends up all together at some point, which was hilarious. It's a wonderful movie, it shouldn't even get classified with other romantic comedies.… Expand
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BenIsThisGuyAug 11, 2011
Fabulous and hilariously funny! It was great how the script had a lot of surprises especially at the end; well worth the watch. I will see this movie again. Great performances by all the actors. What was good about this movie was you got theFabulous and hilariously funny! It was great how the script had a lot of surprises especially at the end; well worth the watch. I will see this movie again. Great performances by all the actors. What was good about this movie was you got the moral of it and then some, such as, laughs along the way.… Expand
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Allessio77Aug 29, 2011
Lee Marvin meets Pygmalian.....but love wins in the end, in the very clever, never boring, always unnerving story of how we love in the 21st century. I normally hate these kinda movies, but this one is really good. Tears....yes.
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savannahrummelDec 31, 2011
Despite my trepidations about watching a potential chick flick, Crazy, Stupid, Love. proved itself a clever, charming film that was well worth the two hours on the couch, and would've been worth the twelve dollar movie ticket. The plot wasDespite my trepidations about watching a potential chick flick, Crazy, Stupid, Love. proved itself a clever, charming film that was well worth the two hours on the couch, and would've been worth the twelve dollar movie ticket. The plot was not the most original plot, yet at the same time, it was not entirely formulaic like every other movie. Anyone who's ever seen a comedy would know where the movie was going, yet there were two or three twists thrown into the mix that spiced up an otherwise lukewarm storyline. Gosling and Carell led the way with stellar performances and their chemistry with Stone and Moore respectively was enough to keep the movie afloat by itself. Though the movie probably found more favor with girls than with boys (mainly because of the scenes where Gosling takes off his shirt), Crazy, Stupid, Love. is not your ordinary chick flick and proved to be a breath of fresh air in a world of stale romantic comedies.… Expand
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JTKelleyAug 10, 2012
Outrageous and funny, this is Gosling and Carell's vehicle all the way until a cliche, disappointing finish that wraps things up a bit too nicely with a bow. I expected a tad more from the minds behind "Bad Santa."
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annbdApr 26, 2020
Well, it was fun. And love is stupid indeed. It’s nice movie for a Friday night for the end of exhaustive day.
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ShiiraSep 10, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's raining frogs all throughout the city landscape, coming down in webbed sheets on its inhabitants, in which a chosen few, the filmically demarcated, some sad, others sadder, are just looking for somebody to love. The frogs in "Magnolia" is a verifiable miracle, proof positive that god exists. The amphibious downpour signifies hope, empirical evidence that anything can happen, and does, in the film's last scene where a drug-addled woman, lecherously maltreated by her incestuous father, smiles, probably for the first time in years, courtesy of a friendly cop, who says the magic words that jump starts Claudia's dead heart which kept daddy's plundered little girl in mental confinement since "it" happened, just before the screen fades to black. When the world(of P.T.A.) fades in again, in "Punch-Drunk Love"( the 2002 anti-romantic comedy that suggests the existence of soulmates), miracles still never ceases to amaze, offering even more proof of an all powerful, all knowing, absolute being, who manifests himself at a payphone, alongside an advancing parade down some Waikiki street, where the grace of god reflects back into the face of a bipolar bathroom supply wholesaler named Barry Egan(Adam Sandler), as he talks to Lena, the woman who falls in love with him, inexplicably. The harmonium is the miracle which started it all; the accidental harmonium, deposited curbside by some faceless man in a van, as it turns out, was a sign, a vestigial prompting which announces that a little music will soon be coming into Barry's life very shortly. Only seconds earlier, from the street's horizon where the small business owner works out of his warehouse, a fast-approaching vehicle veers from its straightaway destination, clipping a parked car, sending the wayward SUV into a flip and series of rolls, concurrently with the arrival of "the small piano". It's as if the devil and god are racing in the street, making a bid for Barry's soul. The very fact that Barry goes nowhere near the wreck would seem to indicate that the scene is largely allegorical. He knows who's driving, Like Claudia, the blue-suited man has his share of demons(he has mean sisters), yet yearns to be good, so he keeps his eyes on the prize, the harmonium, and ignores the disharmonious cacophony of pulverized metal and steel, whose music isn't suitable for deliverance. Soon after Barry meets his soulmate for the first time(when Lena drops off her car at the garage), he chooses love; chooses to take a chance on the harmonium, when he claims it from the sidewalk, clutching the instrument to his chest, tightly, at long last, taking a chance on life, as he runs back to the warehouse. The harmonium plays "soul music"; the harmonium is the filmmaker's visualization of the ancient proverb: "God works in mysterious ways." Lena is, in essence, an extension of the air-driven keyboard. A soulmate is the first miracle; a soulmate who just happens to attend the same high school as you, now that's the second miracle. "I'm pretty sure I'm your soulmate," says eighth grader Robbie Weaver quite matter-of-factly to his babysitter, in "Crazy, Stupid, Love", a multi-narrative film, that, at times, functions as an auxiliary world for "the freaks who suspect they could never love anyone," who populate Anderson's city of losers. Jacob, a serial womanizer, could be one of those guys who caught T.J. Mackey's "Seduce & Destroy" infomercial on late night T.V., bought the DVDs, and attended the seminar led by the toxic motivational speaker, sitting in a darkened auditorium with the other aspiring misogynistic libertines, taking notes on how to "tame that ****", along with other tricks of the trade, known to all great pick-up artists. Funny thing though, you never actually see the f*ck guru apply his craft; he's all rhetoric and no practice, whereas Jacob, always on the prowl at an upscale nightclub, gets the pick of the litter on a nightly basis. From the women-draped table he presides over, the tomcat spots Cal, "quietly judging [him]", and becomes his mentor, when the cuckolded man's whining over a disloyal wife starts to grate on Jacob's nerves. Emily is Cal's soulmate. But how can that be? She cheated on him. Hanna is Jacob's soulmate, but this horndog is somebody who knows "How To Fake Like You Are Nice And Caring". In "Bedtime Stories", like an ironic homage to "Magnolia", Skeeter(Sandler) gets rained on by gumballs; it's Exodus redux, but then the camera tilts up, revealing a breech in the truck carrying the sugary cargo, suggesting that for every supposed miracle, therein lies a logical explanation. Earl Partridge, a dying old man with regrets(from "Magnolia"), was once Robbie's age, thinking of his future wife in the same heavenly terms as the boy does towards the high school senior. But Earl was an adulterer, just like Emma, and so will Jacob, and perhaps even young, idealistic Robbie, because men do "terrible things".… Expand
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Jman4Aug 16, 2011
I have never been a fan of romantic comedies. However, great acting and some interesting twists really made this movie a winner. There were parts where I laughed, and poignant parts that moved me. Although it follows a rather cliche plot,I have never been a fan of romantic comedies. However, great acting and some interesting twists really made this movie a winner. There were parts where I laughed, and poignant parts that moved me. Although it follows a rather cliche plot, everything else is excellent. A movie that is not perfect, but still quite good, and definitely worth watching.… Expand
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heyitsmegrif4Dec 17, 2011
Although missing something and it doesn't get crazy till the last 20 minutes the film has incredible heart and cast that make this an incredible movie. And it is entertaining. I give this film an 83% of a good movie.
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franiJul 29, 2011
This could have been such a good movie unfortunately Dan Fogleman can't really write dialogue, At least not meaningful or witty dialogue just cliches and platitudes. Clever idea to start with just never really sparks. The scenes with RyanThis could have been such a good movie unfortunately Dan Fogleman can't really write dialogue, At least not meaningful or witty dialogue just cliches and platitudes. Clever idea to start with just never really sparks. The scenes with Ryan Gosling are nearly all good because he is a talented enough actor to rise above a mediocre script the same can be said for Marissa Tomei she is hilarious from beginning to end. her character is given no respect by the screenplay or her on screen love interest, Steve Carrel. This is not the case with Carrel or Moore they just keep repeating the same facial expressions and lines in hopes we'll start to believe they really are in earnest. I watch this drivel and wondered will Hollywood ever again make a GOOD romantic comedy?… Expand
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smijatovNov 14, 2011
While there are a lot of appealing things about this film, it fundamentally fails to impress. With a stellar cast, with very good performances across the board (and suprising Steve Carell, who somewhat reminds me of Jack Nicholson in "AboutWhile there are a lot of appealing things about this film, it fundamentally fails to impress. With a stellar cast, with very good performances across the board (and suprising Steve Carell, who somewhat reminds me of Jack Nicholson in "About Schmidt"), it is a very good film to watch for the performances. However, just as Carell's character says at one point, as he is left by his wife and it starts pouring rain: "What a cliché!" And that is exactly what "Crazy, Stupid, Love." is. Pointing out a cliché while actually using it is not good writing or directing or anything in between - it is just another cliché. The film tries to be a "fun and smart" comedy, just like "Sideways" was or "Lost in Translation." Well, it is not quite there, or anywhere close for that matter. It is entertaining, but highly predictable in its unpredictability and not very inspired. At the end, as all rom-coms, it has the ever so cheesy happy ending, somewhat camouflaged, but not really. Overall, as I said, rather entertaining, but nothing great. Mediocre to ok, at best.… Expand
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kingshahidSep 21, 2011
This movie had both comedy and romance. It hit on real-life situations with characters that represented many of people's actual characteristics. The movie is not something I would watch again, but it was a great movie.
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LightSep 19, 2011
This is a fun romantic comedy, with a few really good characters and a nice feel to it. Ryan Gosling's character is especially well-written and acted, and Steve Carell, who I usually can't stand, gives a performance that actually borders onThis is a fun romantic comedy, with a few really good characters and a nice feel to it. Ryan Gosling's character is especially well-written and acted, and Steve Carell, who I usually can't stand, gives a performance that actually borders on resembling a real human being, as opposed to his usual mugging for the camera. Worth seeing if you like this kind of movie.… Expand
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CitizenCharlieAug 12, 2011
Crazy, Stupid, Love is naturally about relationships. The one which consumes most of the film focuses on Steve Carell and Julianne Moore who have been married for a very long 25 years. They are stuck in a rut. They look exhausted and seemCrazy, Stupid, Love is naturally about relationships. The one which consumes most of the film focuses on Steve Carell and Julianne Moore who have been married for a very long 25 years. They are stuck in a rut. They look exhausted and seem to just be going to through the motions of their monotonous relationship. In fact, they are getting a divorce. Carell moves out and immediately finds the local bar. It is here that Ryan Gosling notices him as a very sad case of a man and assumes a Fairy Godmother role of personal improvement. He initiates new clothes, a new hairstyle, and a new way of thinking on the newly single and confused Carell.

Most of this seems like a standard run-of-the-mill romantic comedy, which for some part it is. But the script is a bit savvier than to just throw formulaic plot movements at the audience. The chemistry between Carell and Moore works. Carell reminds you of his Dan in Real Life character a bit and both actors really show a weight on their shoulders which their marriage has become. What does not work is the Ryan Gosling situation and how he latches on to Carell. The motivation is lacking and the script really never bothers to explain it. Naturally, the womanizing Gosling meets and falls for Emma Stone and this relationship does not work either although they share a quality late night scene together. In fact, the Emma Stone character dangerously approaches Sweet Home Alabama territory as she throws away a decent guy (Josh Grobanâ… Expand
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HfahmyOct 12, 2011
Crazy stupid movie. A middle aged couple decides to separate because of the wife (Emily) infidelity and the husband (Cal) non-care for his appearance and look. Disappointed the husband is picked up in a bar by a womanizer who decides to teachCrazy stupid movie. A middle aged couple decides to separate because of the wife (Emily) infidelity and the husband (Cal) non-care for his appearance and look. Disappointed the husband is picked up in a bar by a womanizer who decides to teach him how to attract women. After the turn of events the womanizer proposes to a girl who is Cal and Emily daughter! Fabricated scenario, passtime acting, non serious movie making. A kind of movie made just to waste viewers time and money. The good thing about this movie is the relaxation it will inflict, no events to unexpect, no tension, just sitting and possibly sleeping.… Expand
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MorriBeyOct 22, 2011
Lame. Had such high hopes. Gave up after 15 minutes. Its mindless...even with Ryan Gosling, its just falters. Relies too much on Steve Carell. Tries to be the next American beauty but ends up as a DVD bin box discount. Bypass this load of rubbish.
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ChipperXSep 6, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love is all of these things at once - that is why a movie about "Crazy, Stupid, Love" succeeds as a romantic comedy. Okay, okay - that is only part of the reason. The ingredients for the success of this movie are irreverent comedy, razor-sharp dialogue, awesome imagination and great execution. In other words, the writers keep the love side hot, and the stupid side cool. No, really. Case in point: The divorce. Even though Cal's wife Emily asks him for a divorce, we can see that the two still love one another. Cal (Steve Carell) is predictably upset, since his character has only had ONE sexual partner his entire life - Emily (Julianne Moore). With the help of his pre-teen son, Cal sets out on a ridiculous quest to win her back. That's just CRAZY. This sets the stage for Steve Carell to sort-of reprise his stupidly-bumbling-but-good-natured-and-somehow-sexy role Andy from The Forty Year Old Virgin. And... it works. Somehow. There are plenty of sight gags and one-liners to keep everyone entertained, but beneath all the hilarity is a beautiful, messy painting which seeks to mirror the real world. I was reminded of my own life when viewing this movie - sometimes, when crazy things happen, you just have to shake your head and roll with it. As romantic comedies go, this was probably my favorite movie of the year. Loved it!

- Chipper F. Xavier, Esq.… Expand
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Knicksfan7Aug 16, 2011
This movie was very good. Every appearing actor or actress did a superb job. You need to be an open mood for this movie because it goes from one feeling to the next pretty quickly, from depressing, to funny, to depressing, to sad, to funny,This movie was very good. Every appearing actor or actress did a superb job. You need to be an open mood for this movie because it goes from one feeling to the next pretty quickly, from depressing, to funny, to depressing, to sad, to funny, to depressing, then to funny, then to happy, it changes like crazy but thats why its called Crazy Stupid Love. Steve carrell was excellent, Ryan Gosling, never been a big fan of him but he was hilarious in this movie, always loved Emma Stone and havent been a julianne Moore fan but she was good as well. This was a good movie, but if your expecting a cheering up movie then you shouldnt go see this film, but otherwise go see it, its a fun, enjoyable movie, depending on your mood, 8/10… Expand
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LevelsAndGearNov 26, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Crazy, Stupid, Love" started out strong with an interesting plot and a good set of characters, and while there were several decent laughs to be had, the inability of anyone in the film to recognize anyone else's last name ("Say, are you related to so and so Weaver?") got frustrating and the coincidences, shenanigans, and unanswered questions end up swallowing the interesting premise. I was also bothered that people seemed more than willing to sit quietly and listen to more or less insane rantings from people who had proven to be kind of maniacal, which took some of the immersion out of the film. While I am not unhappy I watched it, the movie deserved better - and I will feel no need to fire it up again. By the way, to any mothers of my children - Should my daughter ever have naked pictures, please do not show them to me. Simply telling me there's a problem will suffice.… Expand
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AkkharDec 11, 2011
I just don't know where to start . Damn! Crazy, Stupid, Love is one of the best film of 2011 and probably one one the best rom-com i have ever seen . The whole movie is freaking amazing . The whole cast is so awesome . The soundtrack is superI just don't know where to start . Damn! Crazy, Stupid, Love is one of the best film of 2011 and probably one one the best rom-com i have ever seen . The whole movie is freaking amazing . The whole cast is so awesome . The soundtrack is super rocking , The whole story (& script) is really good .Glenn Ficarra & John Requa really well done . Steve , Ryan , Emma ,Juliann , Kevin , Analeigh & Marisa awesome work . Analeigh nice work on her first major film . From the start to the end Crazy, Stupid, Love will blow your mind with comedy , romance , bro-code , daddy code and else . Thumbs Up and Up again .
[Story: 2.6 out of 3 . Directing: 2.5 out of 3 . Acting : 2.7 out of 3 . Soundtrack : 0.8 out of 1 . OVERALL : 8.6 out of 10]… Expand
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maxandronSep 18, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start by saying that i was very disappointed with this so called "movie" which i saw in the theater after seeing the trailer and knowing that it futures some very talented actors - who should have known better than to star in such a movie.

It failed both as a movie and as a comedy, as a comedy it failed in the sense that... well... it just wasn't funny.
As a movie, i didn't relate to any of the characters and especially their relationships that include a 13 year old boy who's in love with a 17 year old teenager and his babysitter (a relationship his father actually encourages him to pursue at some point), the same babysitter who is in love with the 40 year old father of the boy.
On a totally different subject, the movie was also absurd, I can never imagine that a self-respecting guy (played very questionably by Ryan Gosling), who goes to bars with the purpose of sleeping with different women on a daily basis, would decide for no apparent reason to take a complete stranger and a person who creates the impression of a total screw-up under his wing.
The Emma-Ryan relationship starts only after a long background featuring a relationship of her and her boyfriend who she think is supposed to propose for no apparent reason. Then after he doesnâ… Expand
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RodrigoBGCOct 28, 2011
Only one thing i can conclude about this movie, there was never a problem, everything was all right all the time, this is unecessary drama, the acting was too bad only steve carrel was ok
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ClariseSamuelsNov 3, 2011
Crazy, Stupid, Unrealistic Love

Steve Carell has played this part before, I'm sure of it, but off the top of my head I can't remember where. However, he is refining the role. This time, he restrains himself and tries to truly act rather thanCrazy, Stupid, Unrealistic Love

Steve Carell has played this part before, I'm sure of it, but off the top of my head I can't remember where. However, he is refining the role. This time, he restrains himself and tries to truly act rather than go over the top. And he succeeds in a crazy, stupid way. A married couple is calling it quits because the wife is bored and the husband is so used to her that he pays much more attention to the yard work than he does to her. Indeed, when they are separated, he dreams that the other man is mowing his beloved lawn while his estranged wife relaxes and watches her lover with admiration. For the character called Cal, played by Carell, this is truly a nightmare. Cal sneaks back to his property at regular intervals, not to gaze at his dear wife through the window, but to trim the hedges, prune the roses, and aerate the lawn.

There are so many coincidences in this movie that it may qualify as a comedy of errors, but the errors are outrageous and strain the patience of the viewer. Jacob is so brutally promiscuous and uses women so outrageously that when he accidentally falls in love, it's hard to believe that Jacob the Cad is now Jacob the **** although Ryan Gosling does some good acting in this role. Cal's 13-year-old son is madly in love with the babysitter, who's madly in love with the dad, but the kid pursues the babysitter with such ardor and persistence that he more than qualifies for intense psychotherapy, which for some reason, is never mentioned.

Inappropriate behavior abounds, and the police only show up once (and only to say if you're going to have a brawl, please stay inside the house), and otherwise, the message is no matter how badly one has made a spectacle of oneself, everyone will forget all about it as soon as the incident is over. Of course, everyone forgot about Japan after a couple of months, and they had an earthquake, a tsunami, and a nuclear meltdown, so maybe Steve Carell, the star and the producer, knows whereof he speaks. In any case, if you have ever made a fool of yourself in love, after seeing this movie, you will realize that your case is mild if not positively normal. Score=5.… Expand
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RobinsNestDec 6, 2011
Mr. Carell is so difficult to like. He is trying to play it for real but still falls on the goofy unbelievable side; a caricature of what person in this situation would be. Even though it's a comedy there must be some motivation for theMr. Carell is so difficult to like. He is trying to play it for real but still falls on the goofy unbelievable side; a caricature of what person in this situation would be. Even though it's a comedy there must be some motivation for the characters to act as they do. What's the history between Carell & Moore? She is the cheater (why we never find out), why isn't she out of the house? At some points it is interminably bad, I had to fast forward, is this even worth watching? Other times there was a sweet hopefulness. Ms Moore is okay but I just didn't like her. She is ill fitted with Mr Carell and no chemistry present. Ms Stone has a bright screen presence as always. Mr Gosling as usual plays a confident strong character but his story line has too much screen time. Ms Tipton & Mr Bobo lend some fun and sweet innocence. Smarmy Mr Bacon & fiery Ms Tomei offer strong support with only minor screen time. A silly little film with some things to like but not enough to recommend.… Expand
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meediocreDec 20, 2011
I've always had the cynical opinion that almost all so-called "comedies" aren't actually particularly funny - this being one of them. Carrell is a dork, got it. Gosling is the uber-cool mr playboy, got that. The women leads are ok, but theI've always had the cynical opinion that almost all so-called "comedies" aren't actually particularly funny - this being one of them. Carrell is a dork, got it. Gosling is the uber-cool mr playboy, got that. The women leads are ok, but the best female is Marisa Tomei, who unfortunately isn't in it that much. It's kind of warm-hearted but the central concept of cool guy gives lessons to middle-life crisis guy, well it wears thin quite soon. I had no idea that the rest of the hour would be about a guy trying to sort out his marital difficulties. Yawn.… Expand
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KivaJun 11, 2013
Probably the best comedy of the decade. Funny and hilarious actors and great plot actually. I laughed till i cried.It was one of the best comedies. A must-watch
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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022
I have nothing personal against Rom-coms, it's just that sometimes a film really surprises you in a good way or it falls flat on its face. Crazy, Stupid, Love fortunately belongs in the former category. If there was anything that lets Crazy,I have nothing personal against Rom-coms, it's just that sometimes a film really surprises you in a good way or it falls flat on its face. Crazy, Stupid, Love fortunately belongs in the former category. If there was anything that lets Crazy, Stupid, Love down, it was that the film stumbles a little in the final act.

Everything else however works, and the result is a surprising and hugely enjoyable Rom-com. The filming is never cheap and often stylish and pretty and the scenery is very striking. The soundtrack also compliments the film very well, as does the direction. The story is very clever too with seldom a dull part, only the final act has signs of inconsistency.

For me, what lifts a Rom-com especially is the cast, the chemistry and the quality of the script. Luckily, Crazy, Stupid, Love succeeds in all three of those areas. The script is funny in a witty, droll and infectious sense, with plenty of moments to warm your heart and touch you too. The chemistry of the actors is also there and very believably done.

Steve Carrell is brilliant here, while I do consider him talented with good material, I don't think he has been this good in a while. Ryan Gosling exudes charisma in his role, Julianne Moore and Emma Stone are very charming and Marisa Tomei while perhaps over-the-top is memorable.

In conclusion, very surprising and really well done. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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VagabundoDec 10, 2016
Emma Stone is cute and likeable. The rest of it is trash American culture at its most disgusting. The so-called plot enshrines sick and irrational jealousy as some kind of norm instead of a disease, lies and dishonesty the only lifeEmma Stone is cute and likeable. The rest of it is trash American culture at its most disgusting. The so-called plot enshrines sick and irrational jealousy as some kind of norm instead of a disease, lies and dishonesty the only life strategy, yelling, emoting and washing dirty linen in public as acceptable. And why is the father of every teenage daughter portrayed as foaming at the mouth at the first sign of his girl's sexuality. Sorry, but real, matyre people do not act like this and pretending this is reasonable behavior does a disservice to everyone. The only wise characters are the kids, despite the fact that any moron would know that they are clueless about the subject matter. With role models like these, no wonder our young people are confused and incapable of forming decent relationships. This film does not even cut it as a guilty pleasure, because the plot is absurd. Antidote to this incessant garbage for all Americans: Read Radical Honesty: Transforming Your Life By Telling the Truth. End of rant.… Expand
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sfjcgJan 16, 2012
I really enjoyed the movie. The story was interesting and the acting was really good. The only thing I had trouble believing was that the babysitter was only 17. I think the actress was miscast. Her crush on Carrell was not veryI really enjoyed the movie. The story was interesting and the acting was really good. The only thing I had trouble believing was that the babysitter was only 17. I think the actress was miscast. Her crush on Carrell was not very believable. She did a good job considering though. The movie never mentioned herpes which, no doubt, Gosling's character had to have had after sleeping with 100's of women throughout the years. Steve Carrell's character slept with 9 women in a short space of time - no mention of worrying about herpes from him either. I guess that would make the movie a bit too serious, but for younger viewers watching this, it's not very realistic.… Expand
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riversusJul 17, 2012
Finally something that is more than a common comedy. It's a sort of evolution that take the audience to analyse some aspects of their own life even maintaining a positive mood in the people. I gave 9/10 because i found some parts, related toFinally something that is more than a common comedy. It's a sort of evolution that take the audience to analyse some aspects of their own life even maintaining a positive mood in the people. I gave 9/10 because i found some parts, related to the love story of the kid, too much banal. Anyway a very good movie and i hope that it will be the beginning of a new structure for romantic comedy that is more than the usual "and finally they **** and lived happily ever after"… Expand
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nutterjrOct 31, 2011
This film is a bit like sex, it starts off slow and with a few awkward moments, but as you get into the swing of things you get a handful of spectacular twists that all culminate in a climatic finale leaving you wanting more!
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Andys_ReviewsNov 11, 2012
All the performances were very good with Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Julianne Moore taking centre stage. I thought Kevin Bacon was slightly underused, and more could have been made of Emma Stone
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wishmasterNov 13, 2011
The world is small, this movie proves once again that the form of interlocking stories, hilarious, poignant, de-stressing, entertaining, well acted, recommended
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Mary7Sep 19, 2011
This is a good romantic comedy. Steve Carell demonstrates he is a real actor, not a comedian. Also Emma Stone did a great job, she's growing really fast. I really liked this movie because is all about surprises. You could never imagine thatThis is a good romantic comedy. Steve Carell demonstrates he is a real actor, not a comedian. Also Emma Stone did a great job, she's growing really fast. I really liked this movie because is all about surprises. You could never imagine that the two couples had a connection. It was really entertaining and humorous.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerMay 11, 2013
A great romantic comedy that provides a look into just how much love can hurt. The cast is fantastic and the writing is excellent. Part of what's so great about this movie is how it actually makes you care about its characters and theirA great romantic comedy that provides a look into just how much love can hurt. The cast is fantastic and the writing is excellent. Part of what's so great about this movie is how it actually makes you care about its characters and their relationships with one another. As a guy who doesn't usually get into romantic comedies, unless they have non-stop humor, simply because I can't stand of the lovey-dovey-ness of them I was impressed to show that it's not all about the love, it's also about the hurt.… Expand
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PurpleUrpNov 15, 2011
CSL would seem like an ordinary chick flick but it digs a little deeper and focuses more on empathy. Almost melodrama worthy if you really dig your mind and listen instead of hear the movie.
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moviemongerJul 30, 2011
Some of the themes from this movie were yanked from the love story junkyard and planted in the vehicle known as "Crazy, Stupid, Love", but the characters in this movie are so well sculpted that you forget some of the cliches. Steve Carell isSome of the themes from this movie were yanked from the love story junkyard and planted in the vehicle known as "Crazy, Stupid, Love", but the characters in this movie are so well sculpted that you forget some of the cliches. Steve Carell is fantastic. Emma Stone is spot on. Gosling is perfectly cast. Tomei, who I want to return to her "My Cousin Vinny" days is replaceable. I left the theater reaching back into my past and grasping onto the optomistic things that I once held so tight.… Expand
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NJWolfgangNov 20, 2011
I'm a big Steve Carrell fan and this film wasn't at all dissappointing. The only flaw in the cast in my opinion was Julianne Moore, she just seemed so out of place. Ryan Gosling was perfect. Marisa Tomei proves once again she has some goodI'm a big Steve Carrell fan and this film wasn't at all dissappointing. The only flaw in the cast in my opinion was Julianne Moore, she just seemed so out of place. Ryan Gosling was perfect. Marisa Tomei proves once again she has some good comedic timing. It's doesn't pretend to be anything more than what it is a sex farce with intelligence and a lot of fun.… Expand
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Khunter4382Dec 7, 2011
What a cast! Each one delivers a strong performance. This is a fine film that I enjoyed watching. It deals with difficult subject matter......divorce, life after divorce, the jealousy that is associated with this, and yes, crazy, stupid,What a cast! Each one delivers a strong performance. This is a fine film that I enjoyed watching. It deals with difficult subject matter......divorce, life after divorce, the jealousy that is associated with this, and yes, crazy, stupid, love! This film takes the things we all want to do in these situations and it does it. Just when I think we've seen all Carell is going to be, he shells out another strong performance, and Gosling is right there with him.… Expand
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j30Nov 8, 2011
A really funny movie with a good heart. It's a bit too lovey dove-y for me, but a tolerable romantic comedy where you're not rolling your eyes the whole time. I definitely recommend this one.
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caloriepacksJul 29, 2011
Funny in a refreshingly adult way for the most part, along with some cliche, but still well done heart. One of the best attempts at a romantic dramedy in quite awhile.

All of the cast was on top of their game.
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JodieBabeeyJul 30, 2011
Crazy Stupid Love : A MUST WATCH movie !
I didn't think it would be THAT funny since there's so much movies that's similar to this one but it is! Its hilarious & a fun movie (= Definitely recommend.
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abbAug 2, 2011
Great movie! The performances by the entire cast were wonderful. Just when you think you have the plot figured out, there are some surprising plot twists. Must see movie this summer. I can't wait until it is on DVD!
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zizzoTAug 20, 2011
To be honest I came into this movie first not thinking I was gonna love it, I thought maybe I would find it cute, but It would be forgettable and not that great.I walked in with my mom and three of my cousins, two of them were only 9 and 11.To be honest I came into this movie first not thinking I was gonna love it, I thought maybe I would find it cute, but It would be forgettable and not that great.I walked in with my mom and three of my cousins, two of them were only 9 and 11. But I thought "It's pg-13, it probably is fine." But it was totally inappropriate for the both of them, so we had to leave barely midway. But my brother and I were having a good time. I found it funny, a bit silly, but funny. And it made me want to see the rest of it. When came back to new york, I saw it again with my dad, and the more it went on from where I left, I thought it was funny, unique, very touching, and incredibly acted and well written. It wasn't a perfect movie, it had it's flaws, but the cast, and the writing, totally make up for it's flaws. I loved this movie. It's the first great romantic comedy in years.… Expand
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FIlmsareawesomeSep 27, 2011
Entertaining, but a little bit goofy, some good parts, some others that could have been a lot better, but in the end the result was positive. Great cast with an amazing sense of humor, like the whole movie I was laughing, and you got to loveEntertaining, but a little bit goofy, some good parts, some others that could have been a lot better, but in the end the result was positive. Great cast with an amazing sense of humor, like the whole movie I was laughing, and you got to love the slaps, funny and hilarious, with a good story, that's is a comedy.… Expand
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TheWhiteStripesSep 7, 2011
This film was one of the few movies I payed for, and actually got a great impression from it. Leaving the theater; I was still amazed at the multiple characters and multiple story lines that all came into one. Watching them crashing intoThis film was one of the few movies I payed for, and actually got a great impression from it. Leaving the theater; I was still amazed at the multiple characters and multiple story lines that all came into one. Watching them crashing into each-other close to the end was genius! Put Terrence Malick and comedy together and you'll get something like this.… Expand
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RyanPrattSep 12, 2011
Rent-it - This typical romcom hodgepodge of a guy losing his perfect life but then bumping into her high school sweetheart is anything but typical and truly a hodgepodge of talented actors.
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pirsSep 12, 2011
Definately a good romantic comedy. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are great together. Julianne and Steve work pretty well too. The comedy does its job, there are some pretty touching scenes and it is that kinda movie that makes you wonder about,Definately a good romantic comedy. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are great together. Julianne and Steve work pretty well too. The comedy does its job, there are some pretty touching scenes and it is that kinda movie that makes you wonder about, you know, love, relationships and all that jazz.… Expand
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LetzTalkMoveezSep 18, 2011
Probably the only romantic that could be called an epic. Sprawling, complex, intricately structured, and multi-layered. Hilarious, poignant, involving, and endlessly entertaining. Adjective, adjective, adjective. This movie's awesome.Probably the only romantic that could be called an epic. Sprawling, complex, intricately structured, and multi-layered. Hilarious, poignant, involving, and endlessly entertaining. Adjective, adjective, adjective. This movie's awesome. Anything else you want to say? Get the hell out.… Expand
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BobbyGSep 21, 2011
One of the best comedies to come along since Bridesmaids. Had that rare combination of heart and humor, this is a comedy I'll be re-watching through the years.
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EssenceOfSugarNov 30, 2012
Well, it
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JoseCostaOct 14, 2011
This movie is about men's life. It shows how to be single and how to be married and a father. The part of the film that's about flirting with women is fully applicable in real life, and the marriage issues too.
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wouterlrNov 11, 2011
Despite the potential cast, the movie was rather cliché. Before watching the actual scene, you could have predicted what would have happened 30 minutes earlier. This, however, doesn't necessarily make it a bad movie. One of theDespite the potential cast, the movie was rather cliché. Before watching the actual scene, you could have predicted what would have happened 30 minutes earlier. This, however, doesn't necessarily make it a bad movie. One of the funny things was the total awkwardness hanging around Cal. Cal's remarks to women are hilarious and most people would turn the temptation down to face palm him. The acting, on the other hand, was well performed and together with the amount of decent jokes it made the movie enjoyable.… Expand
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JollyG87Dec 15, 2011
For the first hour and a half, "Crazy, Stupid, Love." is a blast. The movie hits you with one hysterical situation after another. None of it feels contrived. Thanks to the screenplay by Dan Fogelman, the movie is able to find morsels of humorFor the first hour and a half, "Crazy, Stupid, Love." is a blast. The movie hits you with one hysterical situation after another. None of it feels contrived. Thanks to the screenplay by Dan Fogelman, the movie is able to find morsels of humor in Cal's (Steve Carell) despair over his divorce. The performances also help carry this film along. Gosling and Stone have instant chemistry in their brief moments, but the real connection lies with Carell and Gosling. They are polar opposites. One is suave and handsome, and the other is awkward and depressed (I'll let you figure out which is which). Carell and Gosling play off this contrast to perfection. Everything about this movie works, until the last 15 minutes of the movie. It was like I was transported into a totally different film. Instead of having great dialogue and believable situations like it did for most of its running time, it takes the Hollywood way out by giving us stale dialogue and contrived situations. I still liked the movie overall, but it could have been something really great if they would have spent more time on the ending. "Crazy, Stupid, Love." is still a film worth seeing.… Expand
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DongangstarDec 29, 2011
This a great movie. After seeing a lot of comedies from the same genre this is probably one of the best since long.

The plot was original compared to other comedies, this story is new, it shines a new light in the world of romanticThis a great movie. After seeing a lot of comedies from the same genre this is probably one of the best since long.

The plot was original compared to other comedies, this story is new, it shines a new light in the world of romantic comedies. Ofcourse the summit wasn't very spectacular or surprisingly, but in general I think a lot of people will give this movie a high rate. It abandond most of the clichés that are ruining this genre of film. Emma Stone seems to have a lot more potential, I hope to see more from her in the future. Enjoy this piece of entertainment!… Expand
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lasttimeisawJan 11, 2012
After their ill-fated director debut, I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS (2009), duo filmmakers Glenn Ficarra and John Requa comes back with this sleeper hit in the lukewarm summer last year, it is a G-rated rom-com, composed of run-of-the-millAfter their ill-fated director debut, I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS (2009), duo filmmakers Glenn Ficarra and John Requa comes back with this sleeper hit in the lukewarm summer last year, it is a G-rated rom-com, composed of run-of-the-mill scenarios, but exquisitely draws me head over heels for it. It took 6 years for Steve Carell to upgrade his 40-year-old-virgin status to a 44-year-old-loyal-husband honor, whose sexual object has remained as singular form with his soulmate (then high-school sweetheart, now the wife for 22 years, who is submerging into a quotidian middle age crisis). Steve exudes a tremendous bent of poker-face acting in this film, flavored with a whiff of sarcastic and knowing jokes; it is also a delight to embrace Julianne Moore back to a mainstream rom com since LAWS OF ATTRACTION (2004), her role is well-measured and no one will ever doubt her capacity to be competent for it. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone pair suffers from a shorter screen time for their corresponding story about an invincible womanizer meets the girl of his life; but Gosling has the qualification to stride swaggeringly in the Hollywood now because his filmography proves that he is the next George Clooney with a much earlier inception (judging fairly by his three films coming in 2010). There are a third love lateral in the film, a 13-year-old boyâ… Expand
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UnsungfilmsJan 12, 2012
I watched this movie three times within a week, two of them during my flight back and forth from London to Athens. Shortly after it had ended for the third time, I realized that if a movie of this mixed genre, comedy-drama-romance still hasnâ
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tigergolf06Jan 19, 2012
Any movie with Steve Carrell in it is going to be at least decent. The big surprise in this one is his matchmaker friend, played by Ryan Gosling, who has the best funny parts in the film. Saw it at the cinema and was very pleased with it.Any movie with Steve Carrell in it is going to be at least decent. The big surprise in this one is his matchmaker friend, played by Ryan Gosling, who has the best funny parts in the film. Saw it at the cinema and was very pleased with it. Slightly above the regular, normal rom-coms.… Expand
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jzmeOct 22, 2012
One of the best love comedy movie I've ever watched. A film with so much of natural occurrences & coincidences. I am drawn by all of the superb acting skills. The movie has an unpredictable and non-cliche story line. I had an awesome timeOne of the best love comedy movie I've ever watched. A film with so much of natural occurrences & coincidences. I am drawn by all of the superb acting skills. The movie has an unpredictable and non-cliche story line. I had an awesome time laughing myself too.… Expand
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beingryanjudeSep 2, 2014
There are flaws, but there's something truly special about these characters and how they mend together. Crazy, Stupid, Love will impress with its humor and endearing moments.
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csw12Nov 26, 2015
This could have been such a good movie unfortunately Dan Fogleman can't really write dialogue, At least not meaningful or witty dialogue just cliches and platitudes. Clever idea to start with just never really sparks.
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AwesomeReviewerMar 26, 2012
The movie is basically about overcoming a problem in your life, fixing your mistakes, and about true love. It tells us that even if at times we feel like crap we should pick ourselves up and just move forward and become the best person we canThe movie is basically about overcoming a problem in your life, fixing your mistakes, and about true love. It tells us that even if at times we feel like crap we should pick ourselves up and just move forward and become the best person we can be. And that the only way to move on is to fix our mistakes or accept them as something other than a mistake. Also that true love is real and we all have a special one for us.

Casting was down to a T, the movie got the right actors to portray its characters. It is also wonderfully acted and every character/actor has a level of charisma that shoots the enjoyment level to another high. Julianne Moore plays a cheating spouse, Steve Carell the sympathetic loser, Emma Stone the know it all, hopeful, skeptic, and Ryan Gosling the calm, cool, stud. I couldnâ… Expand
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Trev29Jan 5, 2014
It was a well made comedy. I would call this high class. It wasn't a cheap comedy with horrible acting and a less than funny story. It was as good as I expected it to be.
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A_NorthernerNov 11, 2012
Why did I watch it?
Another Mrs Northerner special this one while we were on holiday. I hadn't even heard of this film before watching it.
What's it all about? A romantic comedy that weaves together the romantic entanglements of severalWhy did I watch it?
Another Mrs Northerner special this one while we were on holiday. I hadn't even heard of this film before watching it.

What's it all about?
A romantic comedy that weaves together the romantic entanglements of several interlinked characters. To refer to Crazy Stupid Love as a love triangle would be simplifying it grossly. A love triangle dangerously perched on top of a love pyramid would be more accurate. Steve Carell is the soon to be divorced middle-aged guy with no interest in finding another fish in the sea. He meets successful ladies man Ryan Gosling who offers to help reinvent him as a ladies man himself. Meanwhile Gosling meets a girl and begins to question his own lifestyle of fast women while Carrell's young son ambitiously pines after his babysitter, who herself has eyes on a guy herself. Amongst all this, Carrell's wife Julianne Moore continues to date Kevin Bacon, the cause of the divorce.

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As rom-coms go, Crazy Stupid Love is definitely worth a watch. Steve Carell is pretty funny as always and the same can be said for the plot machinations which culminate in a hilarious farcical scene as the love triangle/pyramid collapses. It also features a pretty large A-list cast which certainly helps things along.… Expand
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LynnHardyApr 6, 2012
What a great surprise! I thought I was being dragged to another chic-flick girls night out movie, but this was so much more. The humor is great - I had to rent it just so my husband could see it too!
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AutiTakahashiJan 23, 2013
There's a sad routine going on with romantic comedies nowadays. Bad ones, like "Life as We Know It", enjoy a wide release and a fat box office, while good ones, like "Flipped", remain unknown to many. But then, to our surprise, we areThere's a sad routine going on with romantic comedies nowadays. Bad ones, like "Life as We Know It", enjoy a wide release and a fat box office, while good ones, like "Flipped", remain unknown to many. But then, to our surprise, we are introduced to "Crazy, Stupid, Love". Here is a romantic comedy written with intelligence, driven by its story, and delivered with actors who are both competent and charming. And, what do you know, people actually know about it.

The movie is about a set of individuals who have, in their own personal way, lost track of true love. A few of them may have never even experienced it in the first place, but their story is about how they get there. Let me tell you about them real quick. Cal and Emily Weaver (Steve Carrell and Julianne Moore) are a middle-aged couple whose marriage has hit a major bump. Emily has confessed to being guilty with adultery, and is now requesting for a divorce.

Cal, in obvious shock, is swift to break the news to his children. Most affected is 13-year-old Robbie, who is in the middle of his quest of winning the heart of his 17-year-old baby sitter, Jessica. Kids, at the height of their hormones, can be relentless in their romantic pursuits. There is a lot of comedy between their encounters.

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SpangleFeb 25, 2016
Crazy, Stupid, Love is no cinematic masterpiece, but it is a master class example of charm and is a film that will leave you with a stupid smile on your face that you cannot remove. The cast is fantastic and does a great job here and reallyCrazy, Stupid, Love is no cinematic masterpiece, but it is a master class example of charm and is a film that will leave you with a stupid smile on your face that you cannot remove. The cast is fantastic and does a great job here and really underscore the charm brought to the table by the film as a whole, which is its major strength. Crazy, Stupid, Love may buy into more Hollywood cliches than I may want it to, but it does do those cliches well and really elevates itself above other romantic comedies by being completely honest. It does end a little conveniently and cliche, but even with that, it brings up many frank discussions about love, marriage, and the desire thereof. It is a film that speaks from the heart and feels endlessly authentic because though it can be a little too Hollywood at times, it does have an honest core to it. This is not a film that buys into the overall classic romance movie nonsense, but rather a film that sees love for what it really is: stupid (and I mean that positively). It is ill-advised and you do not see it coming, but it can be the best thing that ever happened to you. For this, Crazy, Stupid, Love is endlessly endearing and will sweep you into the air like Patrick Swayze with Jennifer Gray in Dirty Dancing.… Expand
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worleyjamersDec 7, 2012
Really good film! Great cast and a good story. I loved the ending...I was not expecting that at all. One of the most satisfying pictures of 2011. Recommended.
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SuckmybigdickJun 2, 2013
I thought this movie was great the begging was funny and the whole movie i dont get why people are angry that Steve Carell was mostly in the movie he's a comedy legend, also Ryan Gosling oh damn Emma Stone was good to and the fact that theI thought this movie was great the begging was funny and the whole movie i dont get why people are angry that Steve Carell was mostly in the movie he's a comedy legend, also Ryan Gosling oh damn Emma Stone was good to and the fact that the 13 year old son was in love with the 17 year old baby sitter that loved his dad made it interesting but hilarious... This movie deserves a 10/10 and is worth seeing I couldn't stop thinking how much Ryan Gosling has changed since The Notebook, The Notebook might of been on of the best movies he has ever been in, Well i think it was but i still i think this movie was Amazing.… Expand
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ZlayaJul 30, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really don't like romantic movies, but this one has Ryan as cool guy who teaches Steve how to pick up girls, great cast and ending where we understand how this world is small.… Expand
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bfoore90Dec 31, 2019
The cast here is fantastic, its the film's biggest strength and does a great job here and really underscore the charm brought to the table by the film as a whole. The premise as a whole is very good and really leaves you with a smile on yourThe cast here is fantastic, its the film's biggest strength and does a great job here and really underscore the charm brought to the table by the film as a whole. The premise as a whole is very good and really leaves you with a smile on your face by the time the film draws to a funny and outrageous conclusion.… Expand
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lukechristianscFeb 16, 2015
In this movie Steve Carell has the role of a romantic jack ass. This is a wonderful funny comedy it's romantic and the script has the key to it all. The cast is amazing and heart warming and hilarious. Grade B+
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Meth-dudeNov 18, 2017
While there weren't a lot funny moments in the movie, it was still a very good movie. The acting was on point, the story, while being cliché and predictable was still interesting, the characters were likeable and the movie was entertaining.While there weren't a lot funny moments in the movie, it was still a very good movie. The acting was on point, the story, while being cliché and predictable was still interesting, the characters were likeable and the movie was entertaining. If you like romantic comedies with a touch of drama, you'll probably like this one.… Expand
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ydnar4Apr 23, 2015
Crazy, Stupid, Love is one of the best romantic comedies that I have ever seen. The story has a lot more humour than your average rom com and it is composed of several characters that are al dealing with their own romantic issues. Finally allCrazy, Stupid, Love is one of the best romantic comedies that I have ever seen. The story has a lot more humour than your average rom com and it is composed of several characters that are al dealing with their own romantic issues. Finally all the characters are brought together and a few twists that I won't reveal are unleashed. Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling had great chemistry which was such a pleasant surprise because they are the last two people I think to see working together. Julianne Moore was great, Emma Stone was awesome as well, I always enjoy everything she does. I think Crazy, Stupid, Love can be enjoyed by anyone.… Expand
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alpsandpinguOct 29, 2014
I like all movie genres, even the damned romantic comedies, so obviously I wasn't expecting to be blown away by this movie, but still - "Crazy, Stupid, Love" would have been a truly awful film if it hadn't had a surprising twist in itsI like all movie genres, even the damned romantic comedies, so obviously I wasn't expecting to be blown away by this movie, but still - "Crazy, Stupid, Love" would have been a truly awful film if it hadn't had a surprising twist in its climax. That's because even the cheesiest romantic comedies need some sense of realistic behaviour in them.… Expand
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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014
"Crazy, Stupid, Love" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: It was actually pretty funny and I laughed out loud a few times. The characters were well done and entertaining, especially Ryan Gosling as Jacob. Probably written off by a"Crazy, Stupid, Love" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: It was actually pretty funny and I laughed out loud a few times. The characters were well done and entertaining, especially Ryan Gosling as Jacob. Probably written off by a lot of people as a "chick flick", but it really isn't.

The Bad: Steve Carell as an awkward guy in his 40s being taught how to pick up women was the central theme for "40 Year Old Virgin", so you've sort of seen it before.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 24, 2016
Crazy, Stupid, Love is stupidly funny. A great movie designed for idiots to enjoy. The movie's a bit crazy as what the title said it is crazy... and love's the game for this movie.
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thedaywalkerFeb 6, 2018
As far as romantic comedias go, this one is one of the best. Steve Carrel and Ryan Gosling are hilarious together. And it is really funny. The way it all ties together makes for a hilarious and heart breaking scene at the same time, and itAs far as romantic comedias go, this one is one of the best. Steve Carrel and Ryan Gosling are hilarious together. And it is really funny. The way it all ties together makes for a hilarious and heart breaking scene at the same time, and it makes you feel so sorry for the main character. But the script however was very shallow, and it really made so much cliche moments. But it's a really enjoyable film… Expand
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KelvinSelimorJun 25, 2021
Crazy, Stupid, Love. When you are a little over 40. A funny and very interesting romantic comedy. Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling are great at their roles. And the final meeting is just wow!
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Mohammadreza11Aug 20, 2017
This movie is a great comedy and I think the whole cast has performed really well Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are great and i really like to watch it again
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planetexpress01Apr 19, 2019
I don't think romantic comedies get any better than this.
Also,the ending was totally unexpected to me. Probably because I don't tend to be overthinking and anticipating when watching a movie so it worked really well for me.
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DiptanshuMay 31, 2020
Just like the Title it was a Craziest,funniest and Entertaining Rom-com.the story was surprising and awesomely great,the music was phenomenal specially at sad moments.the characters and the acting were iconic and amazing,right from the startJust like the Title it was a Craziest,funniest and Entertaining Rom-com.the story was surprising and awesomely great,the music was phenomenal specially at sad moments.the characters and the acting were iconic and amazing,right from the start the whole relation thing and the meeting of Ryan's character it was awesome and amazing,the whole transformation of Cal and the way the music changes when the camera flip from Jacob to Cal at mall it was hilarious,the Play boy character was amazingly done by Ryan he was charmingly awesome ,the 1st hunt of Cal and the way he talked out it was amazing,All Bar scene's were amazing,the whole relations with the David and Emily and the other babysitter with the boy it was hilarious amateur but great,the Jacob and Hanna's relation was sweet love the 1st meet and the 1st night the backstory of Jacob and the relation build-up was great,all that was awesome until the Parent teacher meeting and the whole backyard fight literally that was mind-blowing shocking and hilariously awesome situation then the ending the speech and the closing shot it was emotional,sweet and amazing,Literally whole movie is much more than usual Rom-com it was well acted with surprising and awesome story it was emotional,sweet,hilarious,shocking and Fun,its an entertaining and fun ride its a Masterpiece!… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a romantic comedy with drama elements as well and it features themes including divorce, nervousness, pursuit, depression and anger. I found myself feeling sorry for the main character, Cal, quite early on, mainly due to how other people reacted to the news that he's going to be divorced. He's a very human character, in that he looks, sounds and clearly feels dejected and seems unsure quite how to react and how to move forward at first. There are various different characters, with differing personalities and the way they clash with him did make me feel quite sorry for him, although others in the film have the opposite reaction. There are the ubiquitous awkward social moments, aka the cringe-y scenes, which I found both amusing and embarrassing. Cast wise, this film has quite a good cast, with Steve Carrel taking the lead role of Cal, playing the slightly bumbly, nervous middle aged man about to be divorced. This is hardly a leap for him, given he's been in films such as 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' before but he does play the role well. I liked how he changed as the plot developed (I won't say anymore for risking giving out spoilers). Meanwhile, Ryan Gosling plays Cals friend (or presumed friend, he's a bit of a macho show off type, which is a turn off to me personally but anyway(!))) Jacob, someone who thinks he's (as they say in the USA) 'all that' and gladly offers his vast knowledge of pick up skills to help Cal to move on. Also present are Jualianne Moore, who plays Cals (soon to be ex) wife, Emily, Emma Stone, who plays Hannah and Kevin Bacon plays Emily's boss, David Lindhagen. Josh Groban also features at one point, playing a character called Richard.

There are hints of a moral aspect to the film but I didn't find it to be especially preachy. There are points in which I felt the characters (more than just one, to make that clear - its not all about Cal) were a bit overly whiny but I certainly enjoyed the film for the most part. There are some sub-plots present, as I say it isn't all about Cal and one of them seemed perhaps a bit inappropriate, or otherwise pretty random. Its a little quirky but I felt it to be fairly entertaining, amusing (I wouldn't say laugh out loud funny but pretty amusing) and it had a decent cast, so I enjoyed it.

Yes I'd recommend this film, as I found it both amusing and embarrassing at times, with a likeable central character and a good cast. It is a bit cheesy and has some moments wherein the characters seemed a little too whiny but for films of its type, its not awful, so yes, I'd recommend it.… Expand
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eustazyoneApr 10, 2020
I have a really special memories of this movie. I think it's a great comedy.
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Sosmooth1982Jun 11, 2023
Love this movie. This was just like my break up except the babysitter. Really hilarious though. Very entertaining!
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BilkaDimmaSep 8, 2021
If you wait to see a cheesy romandic comedy you will be suprised. If you wait to see a really good movie you will be disapointed.
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BloomGreenDec 2, 2021
Impressive romantic comedy!! enjoyable and relatable story. well worth the two hours on the bed.
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chromateNov 27, 2021
It's true when they say that a terrible actor always makes their co-star look better. Steve Carrell's acting performance was so terrible that it made Ryan Gosling look like DiCaprio. Gosling's scenes with Carrell were incrediblyIt's true when they say that a terrible actor always makes their co-star look better. Steve Carrell's acting performance was so terrible that it made Ryan Gosling look like DiCaprio. Gosling's scenes with Carrell were incredibly cringeworthy--luckily his scenes with Emma Stone were really able to save the day. The Gosling-Stone duo is iconic for the chemistry that they heatedly and repeatedly display on the screen, so props to the casting department for that one. To be fair, credit should be given Stone on her own, she stuns every role she is in. Another point goes to the casting department for the casting of the child actors. When it comes to the "comedy" part of this rom-com, the Weaver kids (Joey King and Jonah Bobo) really pulled it all together. Other than that, all other jokes fell flat. Most likely due to Carrell's presence that make everything feel like a drowsy dad-joke, when it seems like it was supposed to be delivered in a witty manner. Carrell's character Cal is extremely uncharismatic that it makes the idea that he could attract any of the beautiful women in question utterly unrealistic. Another flaw: the scenes where he ogles women like a thirteen year old boy who is just begging to hit puberty just make the whole vibe uncomfortable and creepy. Not sure if this was on purpose, but either way, it was weird. I could go on and on about what made Cal an unlikeable character, but when it comes down to it, I think it is simply because he is too similar to Steve Carrell's Michael Scott-- proving that Carrell just can't seem to get out of his comfort zone (which he still fails at). On a positive note: I thought it would be bad, and it was. So at least it lived up to my expectations.… Expand
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RobMarr75Jul 16, 2023
One of my favorite movies of all time. Not a cookie-cutter romantic comedy at all. A little bit sad, and very funny, and just brilliantly executed.
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Craftnight405Mar 20, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Steve Carell spielt wie fast immer in seinen Komödien einen schüternen Looser, dies stört mich jedoch nicht, weil ich damit rechne und er einer der Besten Schauspieler in diesem Bereich ist. Es gibt mehrere Liebesgeschichten die aufeinander aufbauen. Der Humor ist passend gesetzt und nicht immer auf Knopfdruck. Zu erst fande ich Emma Stones Storyline nicht so interessant und schleppend, aber es gab einen Twist mit dem ich nicht gerechnet hat, was es vergessen lässt. Es ist einer der witzigsen Filme die ich gesehen habe. Es ist die beste Liebeskömodie. Für Steve Carell Fans ist dieser Film ein muss und für alle anderen auch. Einige Charaktere stehen eher im Hintergrund und werden kaum beleuchtet, das ist aber auch nicht wichtig.


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