Review of Larry Crowne (2011) by Jollyg87 — 15 Dec 2011

I don't know how anyone could "dislike" this movie. It's so dang happy all the time. The characters are all pleasant, and Hanks and Roberts seem to have a blast on-screen together. All in all, "Larry Crowne" is the kind of movie that is guaranteed to make you smile.

Sure, the movie is about as fluffy as you could possibly get. There's hardly much of a conflict, and a lot of the supporting characters don't have much to do except smile and say some pleasantly funny lines.

But I felt like Hanks who wrote and directed this movie had a clear understanding of the kind of movie he was making. He keeps the characters simple and never tries to bite off more than he can chew. As a result, "Larry Crowne" keeps you engaged even when it's not particularly great.

All in all, "Larry Crowne" is a safe bet if you want to be entertained. It won't win any awards, but it will certainly deliver if you're a fan of Hanks and Roberts.