Day 9 - 12th January
Snacks Eaten - Mini Dime bars. And stew.
Film Number 9 - I Love You Philip Morris
Directed by Glenn Ficarra
Year -2009
Based on a true story about the con-man Steven Jay Russell (Jim Carrey), the film tells the story of a man who would do anything to be with the man he loves, Philip Morris (Ewan McGregor). Glenn Ficarra and John Requa direct this light-hearted and farcical romantic comedy drama.
This film's narrative speeds through years of Russell's life from his marriage to his deathbed, never leaving it long enough for the audience to really engage with the characters. This film never really gains any depth and only really skims the surface of what seemed like it could be an intriguing true story. Carrey and McGregor are disappointing to watch as they really don't seem to gel on-screen. It is difficult to tell where the directors wanted to go with this as it neither sits as a hilarious comedy or full-on drama. Just an ambiguous summary of a fascinating story with a failure to entertain. Carrey's talent is wasted and his character appears more in love with commiting fraud than with Philip Morris. Maybe this is a result of re-editing due to explicit content. An abrupt and misleading titled film. Should be called I Love You Philip Morris But Philip Morris Doesn't Seem All That Bothered.
Uh no.... Holly Wouldn't. God I was bored. This is the first film I have not liked. such a shame as the cast are great in other films just not together in this one. And not really my idea of a true love story. I love Jim Carrey but just didn't put his talents to good use. So from that to.....The Last Exorcism. The connection?........ Im really looking forward to this film. I loves my horror, I loves my horror.
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