Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Julianne Moore
Directed by: Glenn Ficara and John Requa
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Grade: A+
I didn't know about this movie when we started it. But it ended up being hilarious! Steve Carell is always awesome, as is Ryan Gosling. I rarely like Julianne Moore in movies but I actually really liked her in this one. And, of course, as is the case with any movie she's in, the shining light is Emma Stone. Cal Weaver (Carell) is shocked when his wife Emily (Moore) announces that she wants to get divorced because she didn't think they were in love anymore. She also announces that she had an affair with David Lindhagen (Kevin Bacon). Instead of fighting for her, Cal just gives up, moves into another apartment, and starts going to a bar every night, leaving their kids (Jonah Bobo and Joey King) confused. Jacob Palmer (Gosling) has what every guy would consider a great life, a lady's man always "scoring". But, while at the same bar ever night, he starts to notice Cal and thinks he's a sad loser who just needs a little help. After taking Cal shopping, Jacob starts to help him talk to women. Meanwhile, Hannah (Stone) gets rejected by her yuppie boyfriend Richard (Josh Groban), she goes to the bar, meeting up with Jacob and taking advantage of his willingness to do anything for a woman. Overall an adorable movie. Great performances by all of the cast and even a little surprising at parts.
