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I Love You Phillip Morris is the improbable but true story of a spectacularly charismatic conman’s journey from small-town businessman to flamboyant white-collar criminal, who repeatedly finds himself in trouble with the law and on the lam, brilliantly escaping from the Texas prison system on four separate occasions--all in the name of love. Told with an uncanny sense of humour and a lot of heart, I Love You Phillip Morris is an oddball tale of what can happen when the legal system, a daredevil spirit and undying love collide.
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Director: Glenn Ficarra
Manufacturer: E1 Entertainment
Genre: Action Games
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By A. Shackell
Format:DVD
To cut to the chase, I really liked this film.
I'm not going to go into massive detail about plot or anything like that, but it's very, very good. It made me laugh, and it made me cry, so it has a lot going for it.
Two things I'd like to make known though to those who might be considering watching this film:
1 - The reviews on the cover that suggest that it's 'Non-stop laughs' or 'hilarious' are way off the mark. In general, I 'laughed out loud' about 6 times throughout the film (that's still pretty good though). It's NOT a comedy film (generally speaking) and is not what you might be expecting if you like other Jim Carey films. It's a love story, and is centered around two gay men. It's one of those film's where you get very attached to the main character, and I found myself getting annoyed with the main characters inability to stay out of prison.
2) Having read the few reviews which didn't think much of this film: The majority of them seem to be mothers who ignored the age warning and then didn't like what they saw, deeming the contents to be inappropriate. The rest seem to be borderline homophobes, who didn't appreciate seeing two men having sex. As others have said, had this been a heterosexual love story I'm sure these reviewers wouldn't have bothered to write such drivel.
I'm not going to go into massive detail about plot or anything like that, but it's very, very good. It made me laugh, and it made me cry, so it has a lot going for it.
Two things I'd like to make known though to those who might be considering watching this film:
1 - The reviews on the cover that suggest that it's 'Non-stop laughs' or 'hilarious' are way off the mark. In general, I 'laughed out loud' about 6 times throughout the film (that's still pretty good though). It's NOT a comedy film (generally speaking) and is not what you might be expecting if you like other Jim Carey films. It's a love story, and is centered around two gay men. It's one of those film's where you get very attached to the main character, and I found myself getting annoyed with the main characters inability to stay out of prison.
2) Having read the few reviews which didn't think much of this film: The majority of them seem to be mothers who ignored the age warning and then didn't like what they saw, deeming the contents to be inappropriate. The rest seem to be borderline homophobes, who didn't appreciate seeing two men having sex. As others have said, had this been a heterosexual love story I'm sure these reviewers wouldn't have bothered to write such drivel.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Bart
Format:DVD
I consider 'I Love You, Phillip Morris' almost too good to be true. Stellar leads Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey portray two gay inmates falling head over heels in love with each other. Not letting themselves be hampered by the ever prevalent prison boundaries, they manage to establish a real relationship. Their love encounters highlights as well as mental blows, separations, quarrels and setbacks, both in and out of prison. It is a delight to watch both actors in their gay role. Jim Carrey is the self assured, loud mouthed drama queen, while Ewan Mc Gregor plays a rather introvert, insecure and - a touch - effeminate man. It was with Ewan I sympathised most. I saw Ewan McGregor star in many different roles. Never in a gay one. He deserves 10 out of 10 for his efforts. For me he came out on top. He radiated goodness and comfort in an ugly and unfriendly environment. Please, also note the score. It's as light as a summer breeze. It certainly takes away the roughest edges of the prison-institute.
29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Following a near-fatal car accident Steve Russell, apparently happily married, re-assesses his life and decides it's about time he got out of the closet and lived his life to the full. Pretty soon though he comes to the painful realisation that 'although nobody talks about it: being gay is pretty expensive!' and turns to a life of petty crime (mainly insurance fraud) to sustain his lifestyle. When reality catches up, he is sent to jail where he falls in love with Phillip Morris.
What could appear at first as just another silly rom-com, really takes another dimension once you know that the story is an accurate depiction of real characters and events. Yes Steve Russel is a con-man with delusion of grandeur and no sense of reality, but he's also a romantic character whose (misguided) determination to live a great love story at all cost is difficult to resist.
Although not a fan of Jim Carrey, I thought he was achieving a good mix of silliness and depth and Ewan McGregor was effortlessly cute and touching, although a bit stretched in scenes that demanded gravitas and heartfelt emotions.
So all in all, this is a charming movie, quite funny at times too, and which is smart enough to treat the homosexuality of the main leads as a mere fact of life rather than some controversial plot device. Well done you.
What could appear at first as just another silly rom-com, really takes another dimension once you know that the story is an accurate depiction of real characters and events. Yes Steve Russel is a con-man with delusion of grandeur and no sense of reality, but he's also a romantic character whose (misguided) determination to live a great love story at all cost is difficult to resist.
Although not a fan of Jim Carrey, I thought he was achieving a good mix of silliness and depth and Ewan McGregor was effortlessly cute and touching, although a bit stretched in scenes that demanded gravitas and heartfelt emotions.
So all in all, this is a charming movie, quite funny at times too, and which is smart enough to treat the homosexuality of the main leads as a mere fact of life rather than some controversial plot device. Well done you.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
I'ts okay.
We have always enjoyed Jim Carrey films and this was no exception. We enjoyed the twists and turns and the humor too.
Published 4 hours ago by BP
5.0 out of 5 stars
Phillip Morris....Funny with a twist of sadness
Gave 5 star as this film is based on a true story, and it was quite an eye opener. Did not expect the film to be so deep. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mr. D. Leigh
2.0 out of 5 stars
I now know why I hadn't heard of this movie
It wasn't all that good, wasn't nearly as funny as the reviews proclaimed and was...well, I don't even remember specifics now, I just didn't enjoy it and I will probably throw it... Read more
Published 13 days ago by K Baxter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Film
What an excellent film! Funny, sweet, unexpected. Really worth watching - you'll enjoy the whole thing, even if you know the twist before hand (like I did).
Published 1 month ago by Nicola Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best of 2009
2009 was a damn fine year for films. Xavier Dolan débuted, Fish Tank hit our screens, and this, one of the funniest and sweetest films in recent memory, was released. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DeclanCochran
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
great film. has good actors, was cheap enough and a good all round film to have in my collection.
id recommend it.
id recommend it.
Published 1 month ago by aaron paul whitworth
4.0 out of 5 stars
funny
it was a funny film bit risky at times if you dont no what the film is about ewan played his part brilliantly as usual
Published 2 months ago by thefreedweed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quirky
I love this film! It's not really what I would have expected from Jim Carrey or Ewan McGregor, but it's off the wall humor is just brilliant. Read more
Published 2 months ago by nic
4.0 out of 5 stars
Comical
I actually haven't got around to watching it yet but my family have,they think its brilliant and funny,one day i'll see for myself lol
Published 2 months ago by Mike Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
i love you philip morris
very good very funny enjoyed the film so funny will get more of these films well act and good clear
Published 2 months ago by jimmy e handy
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