BLU-RAY
REVIEW: CRAZY STUPID LOVE
10/30/11
OVERVIEW: Crazy, Stupid, Love, the perfect combination of sexy and cute, will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download November 1 from Warner Home Entertainment Group. Adapted from a screenplay by Dan Fogelman (“Cars” films), Crazy, Stupid, Love is a critically acclaimed romantic comedy-drama that follows a man’s perfect life unraveling after he discovers his wife is having an affair, turning his whole world upside down.
The Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD include an UltraViolet Digital Copy of the standard definition theatrical version of the film, which allows consumers to download the film to a PC or Mac plus instantly stream it from a digital cloud to many computers, tablets or smartphones.
On November 1, Crazy, Stupid, Love can be purchased for permanent download or rented on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles.
It will also be available to rent via kiosks and subscription on November 29, 2011.
SYNOPSIS: At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (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 (Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his “perfect” life quickly unravels.
In today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of
un-smooth. Spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protégé to handsome lothario Jacob Palmer (Gosling). In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal’s eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can’t be found at Supercuts or The Gap.
Cal and Emily aren’t the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal’s 13-year-old son, Robbie (Bobo), is in love with his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica (Tipton), who harbors a major crush of her own... on Cal. And even Jacob’s new-woman-every-night modus operandi is challenged when he tries his best lines on Hannah (Stone), a girl he just can’t seem to get out of his mind—maybe because she’s the first woman he’s ever met who doesn’t think this professional player has any game.
FILM
REVIEW: Personally, the title of this film says it all. Love is crazy and can make you take risks some of which will make you look stupid. If you don’t agree, then my friend, you haven’t been in love. Cal, played by Steve
Carell, has been married for over 25 years and to him it’s a pretty good gig or so he thinks. But life can throw you curve balls. Julianne Moore as Emily, Cal’s wife, is going through a mid-life crisis. To her life has become stale. And so Cal and Emily embark on a journey of self discovery . . . just not together. The poor guy is blindsided. He thought it was still a good marriage. It’s just too much for our dear protagonist. So he does what most decent guys would do, he moves out, sulks, finds himself the nearest bar and starts to spend time there every night. Cal is pathetic. He is pathetic to watch especially for Jacob (Ryan Gosling). Jacob is a bon vivant, playboy who also frequents the same bar. The difference is Jacob hooks up night after night. He’s suave and oh so hot and sexy. After hearing Cal’s sob story a few times from a distance, a surprising project/friendship begins. In no time sad sack Cal has mastered the art of the hook up from my new boyfriend, oh sorry, I mean Jacob. On the other hand, just as Cal is going strong with his game, Jacob has a change of heart or let’s just say he meets a game changer. You know, the grass is always greener. The married, settled guy wants to learn from the playboy and deep down the playboy would really like to settle down.
The twists and turns that occur within the different relationships in the film will catch you by surprise. There are some very funny and cute side stories that help give more life to this movie. Kevin Bacon as the “other man” is sexy and adorable but you just know you don’t want him to end up with the girl or wife as it may be. Marisa Tomei as one of Cal’s one night stands does a great job with her role . . . funny, funny stuff. There is also the sweet puppy love that Robbie (Jonah
Bobo), the 13 (going on 30) year old son has for his babysitter Jessica
(Analeigh Tipton). Then there’s Nana. It’s important for Cal and Emily that Nana’s feelings are taken into account regarding the possible divorce. But people, Nana’s character is a twist all itself.
The most important thing to remember is love is worth fighting for. With so many so called romantic comedies out there about one night stands, friends with benefits and such, where’s the real romance? This truly is a romantic comedy. A husband, a wife, and a family in situations where love must prevail. Go see this movie for a good laugh, for its witty repartee, for Gosling’s style and hotness, but more importantly, go see it because you believe in love.
Film
Review
By Priscilla
priscilla@smartcine.com
BLU-RAY:
The film is
presented in 1080P widescreen in a 2.40:1 aspect ration
preserving its theatrical format. The picture is just
flawless.Not only the picture looks great in
this release, also the sound it is good, a 5.1 DTS-HD Master
Audio (48kHz/24bit) in English, Spanish and French that provides a
good complement to the picture. It also includes
English Spanish French
subtitles.
VIDEO:
2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen 1080P
AUDIO:
English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital,
French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles -
English, French & Spanish English SDH, French & Spanish
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Steve and Ryan Walk Into A Bar
- Sitting at the bar, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling candidly discuss their rolls, the movie, love and staring at your co-star's package
The Player Meets His Match
- Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone share how they had to maneuver between hilarious love scenes, dating on screen and a budding new bromance with Steve
Carell.
Deleted Scenes
UltraViolet Digital Copy and DVD version of the movie (initial shipment only)
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