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Larry Crowne [Blu-ray] (2011)

Tom Hanks , Julia Roberts , Tom Hanks  |  PG-13 |  Blu-ray
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (173 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson
  • Directors: Tom Hanks
  • Writers: Tom Hanks, Nia Vardalos
  • Producers: Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
  • Format: AC-3, Blu-ray, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: November 15, 2011
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (173 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005HWAOHK
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,661 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Larry Crowne [Blu-ray]" on IMDb

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When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks) enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher (Julia Roberts). Now this simple guy will discover that when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might find your reason to live.

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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Trailer promised a different movie December 6, 2011
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I see a lot of reviews that aren't positive and mention that this movie isn't funny. I think it might be because Hollywood decided to market this movie as something it wasn't. It's not a romantic comedy. It is, however, a very good movie about people who aren't 25 or even 35, and how they realize they don't have to be stuck in a situation that isn't good, just because of their age. Tom Hanks does a great job as "Lance" and Julia Roberts and he have real chemistry on screen. This movie has no explosions, no fast cars, no half-naked women. What it does have is good acting and an interesting and entertaining story. Above all, it demonstrates that no matter your age, we are all still trying to figure life out.
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45 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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"I was downsized, I'm here to make sure that never happens again." After thinking he will receive his 9th employee of the month award, Larry (Hanks) is fired because he never went to college. After talking to his neighbor he decides to enroll and change his life. Going in I was thinking, Tom Hanks is in this...this will be good. After watching it I have to say it was even better then I expected it to be. Besides the obvious great acting watching a 50 year old man start his life over is pretty inspiring to watch. This is not an Oscar worthy movie, but this is the type of movie you can watch over and over again. Every now and then I really like watching the light hearted type movies that are just fun and stress free to watch. This is a perfect example of that. Overall, a must see movie that will leave you feeling good after you are done. I give it an A.

*Also try - Eat, Pray, Love & Everything Must Go
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27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Primarily a comedy with light mid-life romance November 14, 2011
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Larry Crowne `with an E' (Tom Hanks) is dropped from employment at UMart even with his stellar record including 8 employee-of-the-months. He's at midlife, 20 year Navy vet, but has to college degree. No future at UMart. Out!
Wilma (Rita Wilson, Hank's real wife) from the bank loan desk suggests life changes due to finances. College classes are the obvious answer and Larry enrolls into a Speech 217 class with Ms Mercades `Mercy' Teinot (Julia Roberts) his teacher. "'Tai-no' not `Tai-NO'" instructs the sour teacher a bit grumpy from living with a porn fanatic. Don't expect a sudden romance on this scene.

An unexpected flirtatious delight is student Talia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw -also HOT in `Bonekickers') who takes Larry under her wing and gets him involved in a scooter gang. This takes form of some Gump-like events. The speech class is quite a mix of 9 other quirky characters including Natalie (Grace Gummer, Meryl Streep's daughter-you can't miss that face).
Mercy is called "washboard" by her boob-loving spouse, soon to be discarded. Later viewed in a low-cut dress, Mercy proves she's not flat--she's a Pretty Woman. That leaves a romance available, right? Not so fast.

If you were expecting lots of bed scenes, skin, and raucous behavior, you will be disappointed. This will not be a 5-star movie for the under-40s. Older adults, mid-life through Boomers like a romance that has some intellect mixed with emotion, and from that perspective, this romantic comedy works. After all the economy has everyone relating to job loss, low income, loosing a home, reentry into a new job, and here we have a fun, but truthful picture of that struggle in life.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet film about discovering oneself April 9, 2012
By A.G.
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I liked the movie. Julia Roberts was as lovely as ever. Tom Hanks had a nice turn around in the film from frump to somewhat of a middle aged hunk. I appreciated the theme of finding oneself/reinventing oneself/establishing your own identity. The ending was a bit much, but nice for a happy ending.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars You can do it! August 10, 2012
By dtribe
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This movie inspired me to go back to school after my last layoff. I am attending online for my Associates, and I am half-way there training for a new career at 59. You do not have to be a movie star to do this. Check it out for yourself!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars delightfull !!! March 17, 2012
By El Tee
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Romantic comedy doesn't disappoint you.... light hearted, and very entertaining..it leaves you with such a good feeling that you want to see it again...it is an excellent rental !!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and very underrated light movie March 5, 2012
By Jo Blo
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Personally I usually don't like very much that kind of light movie, but that one is really underrated, I even believe that "Larry Crowne" could be compared to classics like "Pretty Woman" or "Sleepless in Seattle". One of the main real problems is that the theme of the movie is basically boring, a guy losing his work and trying to find a new one, however everything possible have been done to "push up" that idea, from the excellent actors to the quality of the writing who is really excellent. The acting of everybody is really really brilliant, seeing that is an eye candy... In my opinion technically it could be seen as one of the best directorial debut someone could have, but there's some flaws here and there... For one thing there's the title, it's sad to say but it's not a very popular name who inspire confidence or encourage peoples to go see the movie, I even believe many peoples didn't like it just because of that... Something like "A Year In The Life Of Mr. Crowne" would have sold the movie better... And there's the song "Hold On Tight" by Electric Light Orchestra who is played at the very beginning, it's a very entertaining song but not subtle at all (in my opinion one of the stupidest song of the 80s)... Also on the technical side the quality of the picture is really really horrible, cinematographer Philippe Rousselot usually does a really incredible work, I don't know what happened this time... Overall I really recommend seeing it even if only because it's a Tom Hanks movie, personally I've seen it two time at the theater and I've been much entertained each time, I prefered that one to mediocrities he did like "The Da Vinci Code"...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Julia and Tom, what's not to love
Okay, I love Tom Hanks. The man can ACT. That being said, this story of a middle aged man reinventing himself for the third tiime (he'd spent years in the Navy as a cook) after... Read more
Published 16 hours ago by RC Logan
4.0 out of 5 stars Heart Warming Story
Refreshing heart warming story for the times. A good get away from action, drama and scifi films with no break to smell the roses.
Published 12 days ago by Alice
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Hanks...uh huh!
Too bad this movie wasn't a bigger hit. It should have been. It was a really good movie. If nothing else, we could all take a lesson about learning how to coexist with people who... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Gesualdo
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and fun.
The video reflected some relevant issues for folks out of work but it was handled in a comical upbeat manner. I found it light, funny, and enjoyable. Tom and Julia did a great job. Read more
Published 16 days ago by llumen
3.0 out of 5 stars Oh My!
Is this the worst movie ever with two super stars? Throughout the movie I just kept thinking about the other great movies these two have starred in.
Published 18 days ago by Donnie Hudson
2.0 out of 5 stars Forced, un-natural, constant action had no continuity.
Just my impression, but it seemed that it was all bits of unconnected action with little to tie it all together. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Fred B. Cupp
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite movies
Tom Hanks is always GREAT and Julia Roberts does a superb job once again. I love how Larry turns lemons into lemonade in this heart touching, funny move.
Published 22 days ago by FFB Library - Order
5.0 out of 5 stars Really funny
This is a modern story of new beginnings and awesome Tom hanks hilarity. Do yourself a favor and watch it!
Published 29 days ago by Great Expectations
1.0 out of 5 stars LC.
My wife wanted me to see this movie. Normally we share very simular views and enjoy the same stories, but this story fell flat of my expecttions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by T A
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This is definitely a feel good movie! Tom Hanks plays a role very different than I have ever seen. They are both awesome actors!
Published 1 month ago by tres
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