I Love You Phillip Morris
critic Reviews
, 71% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- 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.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJennie YabroffNewsweek
The movie wants us to overlook its implausibility by insisting that it's all true. We believe it, we just don't care.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScorePeter HowellToronto Star
This is the most interesting role Carrey has had in a long while.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSt. 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.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJ. R. JonesChicago Reader
Russell was a fascinating character and a real puzzle box; but the filmmakers have turned his life into a broad farce with one wocka-wocka gag after another.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreMarc SavlovAustin Chronicle
It's confused and confusing, by turns hilarious and off-putting. In short, it's awfully hard to love I Love You Philip Morris.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSteven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer
Yes, some familiar Carrey tactics are on display, but the star's performance has real heart - it's easily the best thing he has done since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreFico CangianoCineXpress Podcast
Carrey delivers a great performance that's right down the middle of his impressive range - between a little bit of Liar Liar and some The Truman Show. [Full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDiego BatlleOtroscines.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]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRene JordanEl Nuevo Herald (Miami)
Observed at a distance you cannot deny the cruel grace of this ridiculous tragic-comedy. [Full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreStuart McGurkNME (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...
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