Crazy Stupid Love

Crazy Stupid Love was the film I chose to watch last night from my Valentine's Package from Warner Bros. with my daughters Megan 20 and Ella 15.  I didn't know anything about this film, other than it starred Ryan Gosling who we all love, so had no expectations whatsoever.  I would now rate it as one of my favourite films in the romantic comedy genre ever!

The all-star cast includes Steve Carell,  Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, Ryan Gosling and the adorably quirky Emma Stone.

Middle-aged Cal Weaver is living the American dream with a beautiful wife who was his high school sweetheart, a lovely home and great kids.  Suddenly, his life is turned upside down as his wife admits to having an affair and asks him for a divorce.  His 'perfect' life unravels as he realises he has forgotten who he is and is completely out of his depth as a singleton.  A meeting with handsome player and serial womaniser Jacob Palmer in a bar, leads to Cal finding himself a mentor.  New clothes, new hairstyle, new confidence and new opportunities with women open Cal's eyes to a whole new world.  But the one thing he can't change is his heart.

Meanwhile, Cal's teenage son is harbouring a crush on the babysitter, but the babysitter has a crush of her own.  Other characters are having their own dilemmas, seeking love in all the wrong places. Then ladies' man Jacob eventually finds what he has always been looking for leaving Cal feeling abandoned.  When all the loose ends come together it culminates in a fantastically funny confrontation, with the characters having to face up to the reality of "Crazy, Stupid Love".

The intertwined story, the inspired performances and the beautifully written script make this an absolute gem.  I laughed out loud so many times and found myself totally rooting for the characters!  

I genuinely loved this film.  My girls loved it too and are now even more in love with the very sexy Ryan Gosling.

Buy "Crazy, Stupid Love" now at Amazon on Triple Play for just £13.99.

Warner Bros Romantic Movies

This morning, a knock on my door heralded the delivery of a wonderful Valentine's Day surprise.  It wasn't from Ian or even a secret admirer, it was from the lovely, romantic folk at Warner Brothers!

A big, shiny red box and a scattering of glittery, red heart confetti put me in the perfect mood for Valentine's Day.  Inside the box was a selection of chick flicks that will keep me and my daughters in rom-coms for weeks to come!

The titles which we will be enjoying together include:

• Midnight in Paris - a 2011 Woody Allen film starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams about an engaged couple facing up to their differing views of a perfect life.  
• Valentine's Day - an all star cast explore Valentine's Day from the perspective of their characters' experiences.  There are make-ups and break-ups as the day goes on.
• Casablanca - a classic that is celebrating its 70th year!  Bogart and Bergman star in the 1942 movie set in Africa in World War 2.
• The Bodyguard - the late, great Whitney Houston stars alongside Kevin Costner in the film that brought us "I will always love you".
• Going the Distance - a Drew Barrymore rom-com about a long distance relationship. Drew is the queen of the chick flick!
• The Lake House - Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves reduce me to tears in this love story that transcends time itself.
• Crazy, Stupid Love- a brand new release starring funny man Steve Carell  and the gorgeous Ryan Gosling.  When a middle-aged man's life changes dramatically after his wife asks for a divorce, he seeks to rediscover his manhood!

I also received some lovely film merchandise and a bag of Maltesers.  Warner Bros really know how to treat a girl on Valentine's Day.

I will be throwing myself into some intense girlie film nights with Megan and Ella.  We love watching rom-coms together whenever Meg is home from university.  We can quote way too many chick flick scripts!  I'm sure we will be finding some great new quotes in these titles!  I look forward to introducing my girls to the joys of The Body Guard, The Lake House and Casablanca and I equally can not wait to discover some great new favourites from Warner Bros for myself!