Larry Crowne

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Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts star in this optimistic comedy about how when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might find your reason to live.
  • Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts
  • Directed by: Tom Hanks
  • Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
  • Release year: 2011
  • Studio: NBCU
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Synopsis: Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts star in this optimistic comedy about how when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might find your reason to live.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts
Supporting actors: Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wilmer Valderrama, Pam Grier, Rita Wilson, Rob Riggle, George Takei
Directed by: Tom Hanks
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
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Release year: 2011
Studio: NBCU
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual content
ASIN: B0067XLIG4 (Rental) and B0067XLHP6 (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: July 01, 2011
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual content
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures, Vendome Pictures, Playtone Productions
  • Filming Locations: Reseda, California, USA | Altadena, California, USA | California State University Dominguez Hills - 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, California, USA | Carson, Caliornia, USA | Donut Prince, 1721 West Olive Ave, Burbank, California, USA

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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Trailer promised a different movie December 6, 2011
By James E. Matthews
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best light hearted, stress-free movies to come along in awhile. The feel good movie of the year. I say A November 12, 2011
By Tony Heck
Format:DVD
"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
By Harold Wolf TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
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.

Theatre ticket price plus gas and popcorn, may have been a bit costly, but the value comes in the DVD version now that it's available. And of course quite fun for Hanks and Roberts fans.
Try an added reminisctic romp through Mystic Pizza (1988), best viewed in a hotel room in Mystic, Connecticut--love that Roberts.
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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 2 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 4 days 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 10 days ago by tres
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, refreshing movie.
Fun & refreshing movie. Really enjoyed it.
Hanks & Roberts are engaging. Cedric the Entertainer was very funny as Hanks neighbor!
Published 13 days ago by Sonia L Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars excellant
This is a feel good movie. Romance and comedy all rollled into one with a really nice ending. I recommend it.
Published 14 days ago by david pruitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
This is a very good movie. It's quite unusual, different twists and turns and unexpected scenarios. It's thought provoking as well as very entertaining. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Larry Crowne Lives On
So this movie is low key, and at times subtle. It isn't some type of blockbuster, the action is all related to relationship building between the characters, and there is only a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Moklak
5.0 out of 5 stars larry crowne
it is a wonderful movie about changes and how changes can be good, wonderful
if you except the differences aloing with the challenges that come with change
Published 1 month ago by tina watkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Go Larry
A different character types for Julia and Tom but the development of Tom's character is fun to watch. For my taste, more military revery would not have hurt the movie.
Published 1 month ago by Jerry Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
good movie with good story it is one of tom hanks love storys or life changing or whatever you call it
Published 1 month ago by kevin a rauch
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