Larry Crowne

Movie Synopsis

After losing his job in a supermarket, a middle-aged man tries to reclaim his life by going back to college but falls for his teacher.

Movie Review Summary

Hanks and Roberts really can command a screen. Despite the odd film they have achieved some magnificent films. Unfortunately this film isn’t one of them. While it has some highlights the core of this film doesn’t work so well. Is it believable that he goes to education rather than do any other job? Does his back-story mean nothing for the events of today? And if Mercedes does know the many pitfalls of her husband, why has she done nothing about it but let it happen. Unfortunately the end of the film doesn’t prove either of them have changed, only that they have found each other, but it’s not as if there’s much tension that builds up to that, which is a loss for a film like this.

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