If you take romantic comedies seriously, this one is for you.

Rating: 7/10 (11 November 2011)

As many other reviewers wrote, I was surprised by the movie. The storyline did not lead me to expect anything new and I am not a Steve Carell fan, though I've seen several of his movies, I'm sorry to say. I was going to see this with some detachment and I at least hoped something good thanks to the rest of the cast.
There was the comedy I did expect to see but more than that, there is a maturity in the subject and more than a half decent script. Carell did have the best part he's ever had and that was the beginning of a good movie going experience I did not think I would have. I'm not going to go bananas and say this is an outstanding motion picture but it probably won't disappoint most of you. Those easily impressed are going to rate it higher than it deserves, but so what.
The character of Cal Weaver played by Carell is not overly acted; the part of Emily Weaver played Julianne Moore makes for a perfect match on screen. The sub-plot with Jacob Palmer and Hannah Weaver, played respectively by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone is what made the movie worth watching for me. Then when the two stories meshed into one, well that sealed it for the audience.