"Crazy, Stupid, Love" is one of those movies that had a lot going for it: a great cast and a cute story line. Steve Carell plays Cal, a man recently separated from his wife (Julianne Moore). Believing that his wife has left him because he has lost his manhood, he seeks the advice of Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling), a young, handsome womanizer who spends his days picking up women at a bar. Jacob is obliging and spends much of his time helping out Cal. In a seemingly unrelated storyline, a young girl named Hannah (Emma Stone) has reached a point in her life where she has lost sight of what she wants, and falls for Jacob's charm. Cal begins meeting other women including Kate, played by Marisa Tomei. Though he enjoys being attractive again, Cal's only desire is to win back his wife. The film is an ideal romantic comedy with many humorous moments (Steve Carell and Marisa Tomei are hilarious as usual), yet many elements of the film were slow and unnecessary. The first half was top-notch, while the second part failed to maintain the humor and sympathy for the characters. Though I didn't hate the film, I expected a lot more from such a talented cast... perhaps worth a rental. 6 out of 10 stars.
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