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I Love You Phillip Morris

Country: USA, Language: English, 102 mins

  • Director: Glenn Ficarra; John Requa
  • Writer: John Requa; Glenn Ficarra
  • Producer: Luc Besson; Jeffrey Harlacker

CGiii Comment

Carrey over-acts (as usual) and McGregor just can't act - although he has had plenty of practice.

Considering this was based on a true story - both writer and director have stripped it of any credible realism and presented a camp travesty instead - showcasing both stars' ability to act all poofy.

No wonder it didn't get a cinematic release - nothing to do with the subject matter - it's just a bad film.


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The(ir) Blurb...

Steven Russell is happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force when a car accident provokes a dramatic reassessment of his life. Steven becomes open about his homosexuality and decides to live life to the fullest - even if it means breaking the law. Steven's new, extravagant lifestyle involves cons and fraud and, eventually, a stay in the State Penitentiary where he meets sensitive, soft-spoken Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts Steven to attempt and often succeed at one impossible con after another.

Cast & Characters

Jim Carrey as Steven Russell;
Ewan McGregor as Phillip Morris;
Leslie Mann as Debbie;
Rodrigo Santoro;
Nicholas Alexander as Steven's Brother;
Michael Beasley as Prison Release Guard;
Tony Bentley as Racist client;
Allen Boudreaux as Harris County Sheriff Deputy;
Sean Boyd as Policeman;
Brennan Brown as Larry Bukheim;
Marcus Lyle Brown as Young Doctor;
Marylouise Burke as Barbara Bascombe;
Beth Burvant as Sara;
Trey Burvant as Blake;
Edward D. Caiado as Miami Cop