Review of I Love You Phillip Morris (2010) by Lisa J — 27 Aug 2011

One thing is for sure, Jim Carrey is still funny and talented actor. The things he does for laughs and praise is amazing and he is a crazy, hilarious man.

Based on a true story, Jim Carrey stars as Steven Russell, a gay con-man who, based on the film, doesn't know when enough is enough and when to stop. From after the time he came out to his wife, Steven was living an expensively lived homosexual lifestyle with his boyfriend Jimmy. He wanted to keep his lifestyle afloat, so he felt he had to do anything he could have done to make a quick buck. He went from purposely spilling olive oil in a grocery store for a law suit to secretly stealing money from the companies he worked for. After getting caught the first time and being sent to jail, Steven met Phillip Morris, played by Ewan McGregor. Steven and Philip start spending so much time together and they end up falling madly in love. All through the rest of the film, Steven dedicates his life to being and staying with Philip, regardless of the consequences. But believe this reviewer, the consequences are pretty hilarious. Also, be careful, before the ending, there is a sad upsetting scene that your tear filled eyes won't be able to bear. But in the end, all is alive and well, hilariously.

Ewan McGregor is so adorable and sweet in this film. I loved him in this role.

This hasn't happened in a while but I feel like this film should be a 100% in my list. I really believe it deserves it. This film was insanely hilarious and heart-warming. I'm a little upset that I watched it on the computer while my parents were watching television that I could hear in the other room. I wish I watched it in theaters. I probably would've had more of the emotional feeling of the film to actually weep at the appropriate moments. I'm glad I finally saw this film; I've been told so many times to watch it and you should have seen my face light up when I found it on the list of instant play movies on Netflix. I love you I Love You Phillip Morris.

I Love You Phillip Morris, I proudly give you a 100%.