Review of Larry Crowne (2011) by Grant S — 12 Aug 2014
Not great, but fairly harmless. Light and fluffy sort of movie. Ostensibly a romantic-comedy-drama, it is too light to be a drama and not funny enough to be a comedy. The romantic aspect feels very contrived and unemotional.
In trying to be everything to everyone, it doesn't really hit the mark on any of its intended targets.
Not all bad though. Reasonably entertaining, and moves at a decent pace. Doesn't take itself too seriously, and is reasonably short. Does have a feel-good aspect to it.
Good performance by Tom Hanks in the lead role. Julia Roberts seems miscast in her role as the jaded teacher. Goody Two Shoes roles are more for her, not roles as dark, less-than-perfect people.
This review of Larry Crowne (2011) was written by Grant S on 12 Aug 2014.
Larry Crowne has generally received mixed reviews.
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