Movie Review: Crazy, Stupid, Love

MOVIE INFO


At forty something, 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 and protégé to handsome, thirty something player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). -- (C) Warner Bros


Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Directed By: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
Written By: Dan Fogelman


Characters:

Steve Carell as Cal Weaver
Julianne Moore as Emily, Emily Weaver
Ryan Gosling as Jacob, Jacob Palmer
Emma Stone as Hannah
Jonah Bobo as Robbie
John Carroll Lynch as Bernie

Kevin Bacon as David

REVIEW:

Crazy, Stupid, Love is one the rarest Hollywood Romantic Comedy film that is sensible, melodramatic and funny.

I enjoyed watching the film as it tackles different kinds and situations about LOVE. Its not the typical Romantic films about couples. It goes into the context of Marriage and Mature Love. The film may actually work as a family drama as it focuses on the trials that Cal and Emily Weaver is experiencing as a couple and their relationship towards each other after Cal discovered that Emily was cheating on her.

The story progresses as Cal met Jacob (who became his best pal. Jacob played a vital role in Cal's life by teaching him to reinvent himself and find his lost manhood. The story of twist and turns makes Crazy, Stupid, Love a perfect ride of fun, love, and drama.

The plot at first might be quite sloppy but as the story progresses, it gets more interesting and worth-watching.

I love how the Director and Writer played with the script. Its not too cliche and fairy-tale type. It is actually more of realism where everyone could somehow relate. From marriage, to average love, to flings and even puppy love.

I loved the Characters of the story. They were great in their own terms. The casts is undeniably talented. Both Julianne Moore and Emma Stone are stunning. Steve Carell did great to his portrayal as a father who wanted to fight for his failing marriage. Ryan Gosling's presence added up a spicy flavor to the film with his Brad Pitt-inspired aura.

Overall, Crazy, Stupid, Love is actually a wholesome film about fighting for the one you love against all odds. The film teaches us to stand up for the persons we loved. They maybe our family, our friends and even our special someone.

It is a modern adult story that is somehow appealing to youngsters. Just right formula to be One of Hollywood's Most Sensible Romantic Comedy Film.

I totally recommend this film to everyone.


RATINGS: 4 STARS

Movie Review: X-Men First Class

Synopsis:

X-Men: First Class unveils the epic beginning of the X-Men saga - and a secret history of the Cold War and our world at the brink of nuclear Armageddon. As the first class discovers, harnesses, and comes to terms with their formidable powers, alliances are formed that will shape the eternal war between the heroes and villains of the X-Men universe. -- (C) Fox

Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: Matthew Vaughn
Written By: Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz, Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn, Sheldon Turner

Casts:

James McAvoy... Professor X
Michael Fassbender... Magneto
January Jones... Emma Frost
Rose Byrne... Dr. Moira MacTaggert
Oliver Platt.... Man in Black
Kevin Bacon.... Sebastian Shaw
Jennifer Lawrence .... Raven Darkholme

Review:

X-Men First Class is a WORTHY SEQUEL with Flaws!

I am not a fan of the X-Men Series but I heard bad reviews about the previous X-Men Movies adapted in the big screen. Yet. I gave chance to this Prequel, the X-Men First Class... and yet I was not disappointed at all.

I may not have the solid knowledge on X-Men Franchise but what sinks me the most was the cartoon I used to watch before.

X-Men First Class strength lies on the POWERFUL AND STRONG CAST and a STYLISH DIRECTION that made the prequel exciting and more or less, interesting. What I loved about the movie is that it goes to the heart of a teenager becoming a mutant and thriving to the be accepted by the society. They ended up being with other mutants who have a mutual feeling and united as one to protect each other. The plot itself is very understandable and easy to comprehend since they narrated it in the simplest way yet holding the cinematic value into a solid wrap.

The powerful cats lead by Professor X,James McAvoy and Kevin Beacon as Sebastian Shaw and Michael Fassbender as Magneto, along with other unfamiliar celebrities that brought able performances and appearances in the film. The characters in the story just blended with audiences' emotions of how its like to be different from the society. Thus, creating an effective tool for the film in order to submerge into the deeper aspect of the whole story.

The editing may have flaws but overall it was satisfying and thrilling. I just wanted the visual effects to be more solid and realistic next time. But I think they can work on a better CGI thing soon.

I also commend the setting and the production design which dated years ago. It really showed the movie did have a large expenditure on such aspect. It was very appropriate for the movie flashback on the World War 2, especially the Soviet Union thing. The timeline was very consistent all throughout the film. And of course, the COSTUMES were great also.

Overall, the prequel is worth-watching. Just add improvements on polishing the Visual Effects.

RATINGS: 4 STARS