I Love You Phillip Morris
- Director: Glenn Ficarra; John Requa
- Writer: John Requa; Glenn Ficarra
- Producer: Luc Besson; Jeffrey Harlacker
CGiii Comment
Carrey over-acts (as usual) and McGregor just can't act - although he has had plenty of practice.
Considering this was based on a true story - both writer and director have stripped it of any credible realism and presented a camp travesty instead - showcasing both stars' ability to act all poofy.
No wonder it didn't get a cinematic release - nothing to do with the subject matter - it's just a bad film.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Steven Russell is happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force when a car accident provokes a dramatic reassessment of his life. Steven becomes open about his homosexuality and decides to live life to the fullest - even if it means breaking the law. Steven's new, extravagant lifestyle involves cons and fraud and, eventually, a stay in the State Penitentiary where he meets sensitive, soft-spoken Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts Steven to attempt and often succeed at one impossible con after another.
Cast & Characters
Jim Carrey as Steven Russell;
Ewan McGregor as Phillip Morris;
Leslie Mann as Debbie;
Rodrigo Santoro;
Nicholas Alexander as Steven's Brother;
Michael Beasley as Prison Release Guard;
Tony Bentley as Racist client;
Allen Boudreaux as Harris County Sheriff Deputy;
Sean Boyd as Policeman;
Brennan Brown as Larry Bukheim;
Marcus Lyle Brown as Young Doctor;
Marylouise Burke as Barbara Bascombe;
Beth Burvant as Sara;
Trey Burvant as Blake;
Edward D. Caiado as Miami Cop