I Love You Phillip Morris

I Love You Phillip Morris has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jim Carrey is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason I Love You Phillip Morris keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate I Love You Phillip Morris from the crowd. Steven Russell leads a seemingly average life – an organ player in the local church, happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force. That is until he has a severe car accident that leads him to the ultimate epiphany: he’s gay and he’s going to live life to the fullest – even if he has to break the law to do it. Taking on an extravagant lifestyle, Steven turns to cons and fraud to make ends meet and is eventually sent to the State Penitentiary where he meets the love of his life, a sensitive, soft-spoken man named Phillip Morris. Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2010. The timing in I Love You Phillip Morris is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, I Love You Phillip Morris is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Jim Carrey's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.