Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 21 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
This is the sort of film that Oscar generally ignores come awards season. It shouldn't. Crazy Stupid Love is a crazy smart film.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
29 Jul 2011
fresh:
This is not the ultimate romantic comedy - the one that makes you fall as hard for the characters as they do for one another while savoring their every interaction - but it seems fresher and less recycled than much of the product out there.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
29 Jul 2011
fresh:
It gets better and funnier after a labored and lumbering start, which is entirely the opposite of most Hollywood comedies.
– Andrew O'Hehir,
Salon.com,
31 Jul 2011
rotten:
There's strong, fleetingly powerful stuff in Crazy, Stupid, Love., but like its awkwardly punctuated title, the movie jerks to a halt just when it's beginning to flow.