
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
PG-13, 2011, Warner Brothers
Director:
Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Starring:
Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Marisa Tomei
Plot:
Fortysomething straight-laced Cal Weaver is living the dream - good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart, Emily. So when Cal learns that his wife has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his ~perfect~ life quickly unravels.
1
Wife surprises husband with divorce request
Themes: Divorce, Giving Up, Honesty, Unexpected
2
Man jumps from car to avoid painful words
Themes: Adultery, Controlling the Tongue, Divorce, Escape, Unexpected
3
Coworkers cheer man's grief is 'only' divorce
Themes: Community, Divorce, Insincerity, Pain, Rudeness
4
Friend forced to "break up" with divorcing man
Themes: Betrayal, Divorce, Friendship, Manhood, Timidity
5
GQ player helps older man with makeover
Themes: Embarrassment, Getting Older, Helping Others, Mentoring, Outward Appearance
6
Teen confronts mother's adulterant partner
Themes: Adultery, Awkwardness, Family Heritage, Honesty
7
Son encourages Dad to go get Mom back
Themes: Children, Determination, Divorce, Father-Son, Wisdom
8
Woman disappointed when nerd fails to propose
Themes: Disappointment, Expectations, Proposition, Relationships, Romance
9
Woman fakes call to hear husband's voice
Themes: Divorce, Family, Reconciliation, Regrets, Romance
10
Father tries protecting daughter from philanderer
Themes: Father-Daughter, Parenting, Protection, Tough Love, Unforgiving
11
Separated husband shares love for wife in public
Themes: Awkwardness, Determination, Divorce, Reconciliation, Romance, Teen Issues