I love you Philip Morris

Having seen the amusing and laughter-filled advert for this film on the tv and in the cinema at other films, I was looking forward to seeing it. However, the film was not what I expected, and certainly not how it was advertised. The first nude and graphic gay sex scene is about 3 minutes into the film, and it left me slightly uncomfortable to see my favourite comic actor in that position, and nervous about what was still to come. The film lacked humour throughout and the characters were very one-dimensional, especially Ewan McGregor. Upon leaving the screening, I wasn't sure what I felt about the film, and it took me a day to realise that I actually enjoyed it. It wasn't what I expected, and was far more graphic than I thought it would be, but it portrayed a story of love in a raw and genuine way. To add more comedy would undermine the truth in the story and turn it into a joke, rather than a story. However, I did feel like there was more room for depth of character and at least a little bit more comedy.

3/5