Trailers sometimes can make a movie seem much better than what it actually is, but this is not the case with I Love You Phillip Morris, this movie is much, MUCH MORE than what the trailer shows us. I randomly saw the trailer yesterday and it seemed cute, and I was already excited, but what I got from it was much better than what I had ever hoped!

Synopsis

I Love You Phillip Morris is a 2009 comedy-drama film based on the 1980s and ’90s real-life story of con artist, impostor, and prison escapee Steven Jay Russell, as played by Jim Carrey. While incarcerated, Russell falls in love with his fellow inmate, Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). The film was adapted from I Love You Phillip Morris: A True Story of Life, Love, and Prison Breaks by Steve McVicker. It grossed a little over $20 million worldwide after its limited theatrical release.

 

They definitely chose the right actors for the part, I can assure you that. Usually, I’m not a big fan of Jim Carrey, but he is the perfect guy to portray a multi-dimensional character like Steve Russel. And Ewan Mcgregor is amazing, no further comments on his perfect performance. The actor gave their everything here!

I can’t say much about this movie or it will ruin it. All I can add is that the story REALLY is true, and I highly advice hitting Wikipedia once you finish it because Steve Russell has done all of it and beyond! The guy is truly a genious. And this movie nails it perfectly balancing the humour and seriousness.

Have you seen this little gem of a movie?

XOXO,

Natalia

XO,

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