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Academy Award® winners TOM HANKS and JULIA ROBERTS come together as the perfect romantic comedy match with a heartwarming story about how it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing job, Larry Crowne (Hanks) enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher (Roberts). Now this simple guy will discover that when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might rediscover life and love.
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Special Features:
- Interview with Tom Hanks
- The Making of Larry Crowne
- Deleted Scenes
- Fun On the Set
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
***This review is for the movie only ***
Larry Crowne, written and directed by Tom Hanks, is a film that is never going to win any oscars, or any accolades whatsoever but its ok.
Its not terrible, and its not fantastic but is ok, i think that's the nicest way i can put it.
Tom who obviously needs to be taken seriously as a director needs to stop casting himself in the lead roles and stop with the blatant use of nepotism as who really needs to see his wife in every film that he does ? Not me.
I agree with another reviewer when he says that someone else should of been cast in the lead role. The chemistry between Tom and Julia was non existent and to be honest i found it very hard to believe, but then i also didnt see the connection between Julia and Bryan Cranston who plays her husband either.
All of them very good actors but struggling with what they were given.
Personally i would of maybe cast someone more charismatic in the role as Larry, maybe someone like Hugh Jackman who could of totally pulled it off.
Anyway even with all these negatives, its a sweet film, some great supporting actors, and in my opinion a perfect Sunday afternoon movie..
Larry Crowne, written and directed by Tom Hanks, is a film that is never going to win any oscars, or any accolades whatsoever but its ok.
Its not terrible, and its not fantastic but is ok, i think that's the nicest way i can put it.
Tom who obviously needs to be taken seriously as a director needs to stop casting himself in the lead roles and stop with the blatant use of nepotism as who really needs to see his wife in every film that he does ? Not me.
I agree with another reviewer when he says that someone else should of been cast in the lead role. The chemistry between Tom and Julia was non existent and to be honest i found it very hard to believe, but then i also didnt see the connection between Julia and Bryan Cranston who plays her husband either.
All of them very good actors but struggling with what they were given.
Personally i would of maybe cast someone more charismatic in the role as Larry, maybe someone like Hugh Jackman who could of totally pulled it off.
Anyway even with all these negatives, its a sweet film, some great supporting actors, and in my opinion a perfect Sunday afternoon movie..
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By L. Woolridge
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
I did not intend on watching this film at the cinema at all but as I went through the listing I realised it was the last showing available so it was an "oh well we'll watch that then" situation.
I am SO glad that I did. The easiest way I can describe this film is the surprise film of the year for me. I go to the cinema Every week as I like to keep up with the latest movies and it Isn't often at all that a film so poorly advertised could turn out to be so good.
The surprise actor of this film is the young girl who plays the character Talia. She was a revelation and added such a great tone to the film. Tom Hanks yet again performing in a great role with some other brilliant actors. I can see why some people might not like this film because it Isn't Tom Hanks shouting "Wilson!" or "Life is like a box of chocolates." People do not realise that it doesn't need to be a huge film to be extremely enjoyable and light hearted.
The humour of this film was just ideal, obviously it wasn't Hangover laugh out loud funny, but it was enough to keep me and the girlfriend smiling throughout the film.
I Would recommend this to any big film watchers, and hopefully it will surprise you as much as it did me!
I am SO glad that I did. The easiest way I can describe this film is the surprise film of the year for me. I go to the cinema Every week as I like to keep up with the latest movies and it Isn't often at all that a film so poorly advertised could turn out to be so good.
The surprise actor of this film is the young girl who plays the character Talia. She was a revelation and added such a great tone to the film. Tom Hanks yet again performing in a great role with some other brilliant actors. I can see why some people might not like this film because it Isn't Tom Hanks shouting "Wilson!" or "Life is like a box of chocolates." People do not realise that it doesn't need to be a huge film to be extremely enjoyable and light hearted.
The humour of this film was just ideal, obviously it wasn't Hangover laugh out loud funny, but it was enough to keep me and the girlfriend smiling throughout the film.
I Would recommend this to any big film watchers, and hopefully it will surprise you as much as it did me!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Marteno
Format:DVD
Well, as a life long Tom Hanks fan I was horribly let down by a truly dull film.
The premise is pretty good and just up my street, but I'd heard some pretty ropey reviews so I went into it in cautious mood. And even though I didn't really have high hopes for it, this wretched excuse for a movie still failed to get anywhere near my pretty low expectations.
It's just plain bad. Tom Hanks character is completely without personality or humour and simply relies on his Tom Hank's smile to guide him through the role. The moped gang that adopt him are as sorry a group of individuals as you will ever watch. It's near impossible to pigeon hole them as their characters are so poorly constructed they simply do not make sense. And finally Julia Robert's character is just nasty. A deeply unpleasant person that gives off no charm and no redeeming qualities. The lead pair are completely chemistry free to the point where I actually fast-forwarded throuh the final 10 minutes.
Seriously, it's bad, real bad. Bad story, bad script, superficial characters with no depth and just completely charm free.
If you find this in the bargain bin of your local DVD store for a couple of quid, it is still too higher price to pay. Buy a couple of lottery tickets instead, you've more chance of winning that, than liking this.
The premise is pretty good and just up my street, but I'd heard some pretty ropey reviews so I went into it in cautious mood. And even though I didn't really have high hopes for it, this wretched excuse for a movie still failed to get anywhere near my pretty low expectations.
It's just plain bad. Tom Hanks character is completely without personality or humour and simply relies on his Tom Hank's smile to guide him through the role. The moped gang that adopt him are as sorry a group of individuals as you will ever watch. It's near impossible to pigeon hole them as their characters are so poorly constructed they simply do not make sense. And finally Julia Robert's character is just nasty. A deeply unpleasant person that gives off no charm and no redeeming qualities. The lead pair are completely chemistry free to the point where I actually fast-forwarded throuh the final 10 minutes.
Seriously, it's bad, real bad. Bad story, bad script, superficial characters with no depth and just completely charm free.
If you find this in the bargain bin of your local DVD store for a couple of quid, it is still too higher price to pay. Buy a couple of lottery tickets instead, you've more chance of winning that, than liking this.
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Great movie
Just an all round feel good movie. I don't know why a lot of people have criticized this movie. There is really great chemistry between Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. Read more
Published 22 days ago by CG
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A different side to both actors
This film really surprised me. The film allows the actors to move away from their usual stereotypical roles. Julia Roberts takes on her character really well (as always). Read more
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Really enjoyable film. Both Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts for me are two of the best.Would recommend to any one who likes them.
Published 1 month ago by Jillian
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Larry Crowne DVD
The DVD arrived swiftly and I thought it was very good value. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company, I was very impressed.
Published 2 months ago by Emz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Feel good film
Just one of those nice easy going films that leave you with that feel good factor at the end. Excellent acting with some really funny and quirky moments.
Published 3 months ago by Teeen
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing.
With Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts on the cast list, we thought it would be a winner but it was a huge disappointment. Trivial in the extreme.
Published 4 months ago by Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Further Education
Bought this as reccomended by a friend. It was for my wife who is doing a O.U. course and it was given to inspire her. Think it did the job.
Published 4 months ago by hotspur
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely, gentle, funny and uplifting!
I absolutely loved this film! It's not flashy or 'over the top' if that makes sense, It's charm is that it is a simple, gentle, heartwarming, feel good film that will make you... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Suze
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Delightful!
What a truly delightful, feel-good movie this is! Some excellent acting from a cast who obviously enjoyed working together. Read more
Published 8 months ago by N. Wilcock
2.0 out of 5 stars
Insightful, a social document
This film really had something to say. Apparently you have to wear your shirt outside your trousers and the right glasses to have a happy life. I think that was it.
Published 10 months ago by Harry
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