A Well Written Rom-Com with Great Twists and Turns,

Rating: 9/10 (25 October 2013)

Crazy Stupid Love is a terrific movie with a very well developed plot and talented cast in terms of both comedy and drama. I was pleasantly surprised with this movie, I thought it was going to be a typical romantic comedy and only wanted to watch it because I am a fan of Steve Carell. It succeeded my expectations, while still being a hilarious comedy, it has a lot of dramatic undertones, it is a very honest film, showcasing the difficulties of love.
However, I would like to have seen Cal's relationship with Kate develop more, it was a pivotal moment as he begins his first connection with a woman following his separation from his wife. The chemistry between Carell and Marisa Tomei is stellar, sadly it does not last long on screen.
The cast are all fantastic and portray both the light and more intense moments terrifically, the best part has to be when all the different love connections come together, it is interesting to see how much they have all messed up, and it is perfectly executed. Funny, sweet, emotional and somewhat depressing, Crazy Stupid Love goes by its title, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good romantic comedy.
After separating from his wife of more than twenty years, Cal seeks help from Jacob on how to pick up women. As his love life starts to develop, Jacob starts to find real love for the first time.
Best Performance: Steve Carell