Angel’s Pick: Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
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| The poster of Crazy Stupid Love Image © IMDB | Real cat is Angel |
"Humans falling in love, messing it up, and then fixing it. Very entertaining chaos. – Angel"
Dear readers (and fellow feline film critics),
One evening, while perched on my favorite window ledge, I caught my humans watching *Crazy, Stupid, Love*. Naturally, I joined in (from a safe distance, of course). I expected drama—and got a delightful mess of heartbreak, glow-ups, and romantic confusion. And trust me, it was paws-itively charming.
First Impressions: The movie starts with a dinner that ends in heartbreak. Cal (Steve Carell) is blindsided when his wife asks for a divorce. What follows is his clumsy-yet-hilarious journey to rediscover himself—with a little help from Jacob (Ryan Gosling), a smooth-talking ladies’ man who dresses like he owns a fashion magazine.
Meanwhile, multiple subplots—each with their own chaos—intertwine in clever ways. As a cat who enjoys keeping track of multiple birds, I was impressed by how it all came together.
What I Loved:
• Ryan Gosling’s wardrobe (sleek as a well-groomed tuxedo cat).
• Emma Stone’s entrance—it flipped the tone in a great way.
• The plot twist that ties everything together—jaw drop moment.
• The balance of comedy and heartfelt emotion. Just like a sunbeam nap: warm and surprising.
Did You Know?
That unforgettable “Dirty Dancing” lift? Ryan Gosling actually did the lift with Emma Stone in one take—she didn’t know it was coming, and her reaction was 100% real!
Who Will Love This Movie?
Rom-com fans, obviously. But also anyone who’s gone through heartbreak, tried to reinvent themselves, or just wants a good laugh (and maybe a cry). It’s a movie with multiple layers—each one worth unwrapping with a bowl of popcorn and a cozy blanket. Or, in my case, a fluffy throw on the windowsill.
Angel’s Rating:
Purr-fect: A cozy masterpiece. 10/10 would nap through again.
More from Angel’s Picks
- The Accountant (2016) – Angel’s Watchlist Pick
- Flow (2024) – A Wordless Journey, A Cat’s Delight
- The Gift (2015) – A Suspenseful Surprise
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