Crazy, Stupid, Love

Within the first ten minutes of the film, Emily (played by Julianne Moore) already asks for a divorce (during a supper at a restaurant, no less) and reveals that she's had an affair with one of her colleagues (who is played, of course, by Kevin Bacon). Her confession prompts Cal (played by Steve Carell) to fall out of the car on purpose and announce to their son and caregiver what has transpired during the world's worst date night. And so starts Cal and Emily's hesitant road back to normality, if not a reaffirmation of their relationship.

Crazy, Stupid, Love is one of those films with several storylines - with various combinations of couples - that cast light on various facets, troubles, and pleasures of love. Instead of following the path of more cliched spectacles, such as "Valentine's Day" or "He's Not Into You", the primary emphasis of the story always stays on Emily and Cal. Unlike most rom-coms, Cal and Emily's objective is not to live happily ever after, but rather to reach a place where the possibility of such a future once again appears plausible.

The main objective of Crazy, Stupid, Love. is to find some comedy in this enduring battle; and judging by the movie's success, it seems it has accomplished that goal!

Year of Release: 2011

Stars: Steve Carrell, Julianne Moore

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 76%