May 10, 2022SeymourviaElizabeth rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Jim Carrey cast as Steven Jay Russell was a good move. Jim Carrey needed to give a more subdued performance than he usually gives and he delivered. I was actually more interested in how Ewan McGregor acted because he is a fave of mine. I…
Jun 18, 2020mJJLnk7 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An amazingly funny film probably only known to hardcore Carrey fans: "I knew it! You don't really love me!" Check out this semi-true story, soon as you can.
Jun 23, 2015JOSEPH SARDO rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very fascinating movie, very much enjoyed it
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HighSeas
Sep 10, 2014
Brilliant film!
Jim Carey gives a fantastic performance buttressed by an excellent script and direction. When there is sex between two men the director has to frame the shot so as not to offend audiences who otherwise might not think…
Apr 10, 2014joywolf83 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A con man who falls in love with another man. It's more than just a gay love story though. What's really amazing is finding out that they really did base 90% of this on facts and real Steven Russell.
Interesting to watch the directors (& others) commentary. They actually left out some stuff that seemed too unbelievable to be true! A lot of fun, and sad, too, especially because it's true.
Mar 14, 2014brianthecat2 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
o, yee, gods, , ,this was so stupid. Jim Carrey has sunk to a new low. sorry I actually watched the whole thing. YUK!
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topstitch
Mar 06, 2014topstitch rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Utterly hilarious! I picked it up at the library having no idea what it was about, so it was quite a surprise. Mind you, it's rated R, so if you can't handle that, then don't watch it. Never was a Jim Carrey fan before, but he seems to be…
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bears1985
Feb 05, 2014bears1985 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Wel I am no prude but i didn't like all the sex & kissing of two men. That said the story was ok along with the acting. Not sure how much was true but if you can get over my first remarks than this will be a good movie for you . Do not…
Sep 15, 2013Evilida rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I have a weakness for stories about people who take on new identities - The Great Imposter and Catch Me if You Can being two examples.
This is a rather odd movie. It takes a real life story with a tragic ending and plays it as…
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rslade
Jul 17, 2013rslade rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The "based on a true story" gets pushed aside by Carrey's mugging and the attempted slapstick. Since it's generally unsympathetic, it's hard to care.
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KittyMoonshine
Dec 29, 2012KittyMoonshine rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Best film Jim Carey has done in years. Funny and entertaining.
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lasertravis
Jun 15, 2012lasertravis rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I liked this way more than I thought I would. Hilarious that it is based on a true story. I don't like Carey very much, but his overacting fit the character pretty well. Just a really interesting and at times humorous true story about a…
May 17, 2012darcerama rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This film is not for everybody, but as it is presented very much as satirical, I enjoyed it quite a bit.
I think Jim Carey is appropriately cast, in the same way he was cast as Count Olaf in 'Series of Unfortunate Events' as his role is…
Feb 26, 2012Saint_Mirin rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I'm not a Jim Carrey fan and didn't like the film. This is a movie that doesn't know whether to be drama or a comedy and can't find middle ground. The endless stereotyping of homosexuality was particularly annoying and at times needlessly…
Nov 19, 2011kwarah rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
While Philip Morris innocently fell in love with a con man in prison & tried to stay out of prison, ever-charming Steven kept smiling & a step ahead of the game, conning the whole Texas.
Granted, the sexual encounter in the film might be…
Jul 27, 2011tscarlett11 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
The start of the film seem promising until the Carrey revealed that he was also gay while having intercourse with a man...my appetite changed instantly and i just could not watch anymore..... No offence intended to the gay community, but…
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