8/10

Rating: 8/10 (19 November 2011)

There are a few ways straight off the bat that I would use to describe this film; good, funny, laid back, easy viewing and heart warming – It's the kind of movie that is great for a first date and also great to sit down to watch with the family as there is something in there for everyone- but there is one particular word that I would not use and that is; predictable. Now I'm not saying you won't guess where the film is heading as it pans out but there will definitely be a couple of surprises along the way.
After finding out his wife has had an affair and wants a divorce Cal (Steve Carell) is taken under the wing of ladies man Jacob (Ryan Gosling) and shown the ropes of being a single guy again in the modern era.
The cast is strong and everyone gives a solid performance but the key to this movie is in the writing, rom-coms lately have been in a bit of a slump and getting kind of boring but Crazy, Stupid, Love breaks away from the norm and shows us exactly how entertaining the genre can be when done correctly. Whilst following the usual structure of a standard rom-com and throwing some curve-balls along the way Crazy, Stupid, Love will pull in plenty of genuine laughs.
Verdict
If you haven't already, go see this movie.

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