I Love You Phillip Morris

R

Released Dec 3, 2010

1 hr. 38 min.

Romance

Comedy

Drama

LGBTQ+

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161 Reviews

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Steven Russell (Jim Carrey) becomes a cop, gets married and starts a family, but after a terrible car accident, he vows to be true to himself. He comes out of the closet, moves to Florida, and finances a luxurious lifestyle with bad checks and credit cards. In prison, Steven meets Phillip (Ewan McGregor), a mild-mannered inmate who becomes the love of his life. Determined to build a beautiful life with his lover, Steven embarks on another crime spree.

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Critics Consensus

This fact-based romantic comedy has its flaws, but they're mostly overcome by its consistently sweet, funny tone and one of the best performances of Jim Carrey's career.

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Liquid A

Surprisingly good. Great true story. Jim Carrey is amazing, so much range in his ability as an actor.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Dillan T

Hilarious and a comedy that can be re-watched. The director is very talented, can't believe the man behind fifth element made this crack up comedy!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Paul S

A MUST ! Although a lot of what happens wouldn't make sense nowadays because of advancements in technology, it is still very entertaining. And the fact that it's based on a true story is absolutely mind blowing ! So good !

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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Timothy D

This film knows no limits and is outright insanity. Carrey and McGregor are voracious in their portrayals, filling I Love You, Phillip Morris with surprising heart. Almost everything in this film is unexpected, and it all packs a punch. It's hilarious. However, this movie is so bombastic that landing on a serious note is tricky and leaves you with a hangover.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Brett C

I'm gay and found the cliche typically creepy.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/05/23

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Giorgio S

This was really good and entertaining. The setpieces were great and the humor was really good. The plottwists are unpredictable even if this is based onna true story. Mcgregor and Carrey are a really good couple togrther.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Jennie Yabroff

Newsweek

The movie wants us to overlook its implausibility by insisting that it's all true. We believe it, we just don't care.

Feb 8, 2018

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

This is the most interesting role Carrey has had in a long while.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 4, 2011

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jim Carrey is the narrator... transforming what could have been a cliched con man comedy, generic Jim Carrey-character comedy or run-of-the-mill gay coming-out comedy into something smarter, sweeter and downright giddy.

Jan 31, 2011

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

With a solid script and daring performances, the film is enjoyable and will inevitably become a cult classic in spite of some of its uneven gags. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 2, 2022

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Observed at a distance you cannot deny the cruel grace of this ridiculous tragic-comedy. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 10, 2022

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Stuart McGurk

NME (New Musical Express)

A comedy that's all the funnier for the laughs carrying weight, a drama that's all the slicker for having a lighter side, a bit of a mess but a really fun mess...

Rated: 3.5/5

May 19, 2021

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Synopsis

Steven Russell (Jim Carrey) becomes a cop, gets married and starts a family, but after a terrible car accident, he vows to be true to himself. He comes out of the closet, moves to Florida, and finances a luxurious lifestyle with bad checks and credit cards. In prison, Steven meets Phillip (Ewan McGregor), a mild-mannered inmate who becomes the love of his life. Determined to build a beautiful life with his lover, Steven embarks on another crime spree.

Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Executive Producer: Luc Besson
Screenwriter: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Mad Chance
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Strong Dialogue)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Sound Mix: Dolby, DTS

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