Day 130 - Crazy, Stupid, Love

Day 130          Crazy, Stupid, Love [2011]

                          

Screenplay                    Dan Fogelman

Director                         Glenn Ficarra & John Requa

Cinematography            Andrew Dunn

Music                            Christophe Beck & Nick Urata

Leads                            Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, Analeigh Tipton, Jonah Bobo

Production                     Carousel Productions, Di Novi Pictures

IMDb                                7.4/10

Rotten Tomatoes                78%

I’m not a massive fan of Romantic-Comedy but I’ve got to say this may well be my favourite. I had seen it before and I think it’s a film that is better the first time around, which I think is quite unusual, and often suggests the film isn’t that good. But with this it’s more because of the ridiculous twists it sends your way, so when you know they’re coming the film loses it’s selling point slightly. Steve Carrell is always hilarious and clearly gave Gosling some pointers as his dry humour compliments his dazzling good looks and incredible style in this film. Emma Stone and Julianne Moore are above and beyond Rom-Coms usually but they each bring their own trademarks to their roles in this. It’s a fun film this, and yet with some scarily real (and also incredibly cheesy) lessons about love, marriage and human relationships in general. Nothing special, but it’s easy to watch, has a great cast and I enjoy it every time I watch it.

Acting                              3 / 4

Writing                             3 / 4

Cinematography            2.5 / 4

Music                               3 / 4

HWF rating                  3 / 4