Crazy, Stupid, Love. I'm not sure, but I think you could probably get herpes from this flick. Don't get me wrong. This is a movie worth seeing, but you might want to wear a condom. It is, after all, a film about a 'playa' (Jacob, Ryan Gosling) teaching the average Joe--or in this case, Cal (Steve Carrell), how to bed an endless parade of chicks and the hilarity that ensues.
It's a film that lives up to its name. Crazy. Stupid. Love. Robbie is in love with Jessica, who is in love with Cal, who is in love with Emily, who is in lalaland while Hannah is in love with Richard, whose attentions lie elsewhere. It's a vicious cycle of love meeting indifference, and thus the name. I must be a rarity. There is no bigger turn-off to me than to hear that someone is not interested in me. It's like a proverbial axe dropping on the noggin of that prospective relationship. That's not really the case with this group. Hearing that a potential love spark is not interested is like pooring gasoline on these heart's flames. Then again, that's Crazy, Stupid, Love. Enter Cal.
Cal and Emily (Julianne Moore) have been hitched for awhile. Uhh...too long if you ask Emily. That's why she took a ride on Dave's (Kevin Bacon) pogo stick. Not that she loves him, mind you, she's tired of life's intense monotony in general. Cal leaves Emily only to fall into the clutches of his soon-to-be Playa-Jedi Master, Jacob. He promptly revamps his padawan's image on the way to teaching him how to hunt for the chiquitas of the late-night bar scene. Yeah, Jacob is a playa of a lady's man who, quite frankly doesn't strike out. That is, until Hannah (Emma Stone) comes along. Hannah passes on Jacob's advances because she longs for the stagnate stability offered by Richard (Josh Groban). Alas, he's not really interested. Out of heartbroken frustration, Hannah hunts down Jacob to alieviate some sexual tensions and, low and behold, the two fall in love. Meanwhile, Robbie (Jonah Bobo), Cal and Emily's son, has his sights set on the babysitter, who is secretly crushin' on Cal. Yadayadayada it all unfolds as worlds collide and hearts and heads roll.
I liked it...3.5 Stars. It's not a riotously funny movie. There is little danger of you soiling your clothes while rolling with laughter in the aisles. Rather, the humor here comes in the form of irony as the plot unfolds. It is, after all, a story--with a strong comedic element...make no mistake about that, but its humor is less "in your face" and found more in the life-situations that unfold throughout the plot.
Based on the cast alone, this one is worth checking out.Carell-great. Gosling-never better...great role for him. Stone-I was crushin' on her before and still am after this...great stuff from her. Moore-challenging role played nicely. Bobo-good to see this guy again. I haven't seen him since Zathura and he knocked this role of a 13-year old, heart-handicapped, deep thinker out of the park.
It's good stuff and definitely worth a view. Big screen or rental is up to you on a 3.5 Star review. Now, shut down your computer or mobile device and go live a little. My yard is mowed. The weeds have been gnawed and it's time to throw a steak on the grill!
True...OUT!
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