Coming to the book self, a bobble head you all know as Joe the Policeman from the “What’s Going Down” eposide of That’s My Mama. Click all the likes for Jackson Heights own, Mr. Randy Watson! Yes!
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Movie Review – Crazy Stupid Love
Let me start by saying I LOVED this movie. Yes, I know it came out in July 2011 but I just rented it and stayed up late to finish watching it. It was worth it.
For anyone who hasn’t seen it yet here is a quick summary courtesy of IMBd: A middle-aged husband’s life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a new-found friend Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars.
What made this movie different from the hundreds of other romantic comedies? Short answer: the characters are fully developed. I once read a quote that described a good book. Simply put, a good book is one that once you read the last page, you miss the characters like old friends. The same can be applied to a good movie. The casting and acting were heartfelt and realistic.
I am a huge fan of Steve Carell (The Office) and he brought the right amount of charm and vulnerability to the character of Cal Weaver, a man who has been married for years and is happy and content in his life. Watching him struggle with learning to date again was touching. Seeing a playboy be redeemed (Ryan Gosling) was done in a refreshing manner. The additional subplot involving Cal’s 13 year old son and his crush on his babysitter was priceless. The writing and dialogue were on point.
I enjoyed this movie so much I’ve watched it twice. I plan to buy it for Christmas. It is a case study in character development and story structure. I recommend you go out and rent it immediately. You won’t be disappointed.