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I Love You Phillip Morris, 2009

I Love You Phillip Morris

English

France, USA

Rating:6.7
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Profile of I Love You Phillip Morris

I Love You Phillip Morris can be described as biting, cynical, and bittersweet. The plot revolves around gays and lesbians, cons and scams, and imprisonment or confinement. Its comic aspect comes from dark humor and irreverent humor. I Love You Phillip Morris's main genres are comedy, independent, and drama. In approach, it is realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a prison. I Love You Phillip Morris is located in Georgia, Miami, and Texas. It takes place in contemporary times. It is originally a true story and based on a book. I Love You Phillip Morris has received attention for being critically acclaimed. Note that it involves sexual content and profanity.

Summary of I Love You Phillip Morris

Jim Carrey pairs up with Ewan McGregor in this film based on a true story. Carrey stars as a family man who is sent to prison and falls in love with his cellmate, Phillip Morris (McGregor). When Morris is released from prison, his new love embarks on a series of escape attempts to reunite with Morris. BAD SANTA scribes John Requa and Glenn Ficarra return to black comedy with this darkly funny directorial debut.

Details

Language: English
Country: France, USA
Release date: 18 January 2009
Runtime: 102 min

Cast and Crew

Jim Carrey as Steven Russell in I Love You Phillip Morris
Jim Carrey

as Steven Russell

Ewan McGregor as Phillip Morris in I Love You Phillip Morris
Ewan McGregor

as Phillip Morris

Photos

I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)
I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)

Clips

I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love You Phillip Morris: Trailer
I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love You Phillip Morris: Trailer

Users Reviews

good
I don’t usually look forward to films with Jim Carrey in a dramatic role, but this movie has him at his best, combining drama and comedy. He is still not his usually wacky self, portraying a flamboyant homosexual, but he is fun and exciting when he...
Highly enjoyable
This movie provides a proof for me that not all movies that are based on true stories are either sad or boring. It's also a proof that the film industry can deal with gender issues, and with heavy issues such as prison, in an elegant and humorous...
Likely to see
Not for me

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