In fact, for me, the movie trumps The Truman Show as Carrey's true coming of age as a performer of depth. Steven Jay Russell is on his deathbed, recalling the events of his life that led him to this point. He asks the police for Phillip's insulin and injects himself. After seeing I Love You Phillip Morris, the movie that starred Jim Carey as Steven Russell, I just had to read the book. A whisk of caffeine with a center that's sweet. While incarcerated, Russell falls in love with his fellow inmate, Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). 203 of 206 found this interesting Interesting? Months later, Phillip learns from another inmate that Steven is dying of AIDS. Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask. If you wanted to make a movie about the life of Steven Russell, you might start with this question: Could we get Jim Carrey? Steven becomes open about his homosexuality and decides to live life to the fullest - even if it means breaking the law. Showing all 12 items. Although a limited run in the United States was initially scheduled for April 30, 2010, it was later reported that the film's release had been indefinitely postponed by its distributors, Consolidated Pictures Group[9] but on April 12, 2010, Variety announced the distributor had had a change of heart and that I Love You Phillip Morris would be shown in limited theaters starting July 30 before expanding nationwide on August 6. A cop turns con man once he comes out of the closet. A Christian blogger stated that warden Burl Cain did not permit one sex scene between two male inmates to be filmed at the prison. I Love You Phillip Morris: Original Soundtrack was composed by Nick Urata. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. 2009 Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa. He is pursued by the police, and, after jumping off a parking garage, is sent to prison, where he falls in love with inmate Phillip Morris. Incarcerated at the state penitentiary, con artist Steven Russell (Carrey) meets the love of his life: Phillip Morris (McGregor). Yet it hits both notes in a very real way. Explore {{searchView.params.phrase}} by color family {{familyColorButtonText(colorFamily.name)}} Let us know what you think in the comments below. Steve Russell (Jim Carrey) was a small-town cop. Add the first question. The film was adapted from the 2003 book I Love You Phillip Morris: A True Story of Life, Love, and Prison Br… Steven is eventually caught embezzling. While incarcerated, Russell falls in love with his fellow inmate, Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). It just goes to show you how far superior people-skills will get you in the world. 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. I Love You Phillip Morris is the improbable but true story of a spectacularly charismatic conman’s journey from small-town businessman to flamboyant white-collar criminal, who repeatedly finds himself in trouble with the law and on the lam, brilliantly escaping from the Texas prison system on four separate occasions--all in the name of love. The Conman who wouldn't go straight. 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. I Love You Phillip Morris is a 2009 black comedy drama film based on the 1980s and 1990s real-life story of con artist, impostor, and multiple prison escapee Steven Jay Russell, as played by Jim Carrey. A guy who complains about God too often is given almighty powers to teach him how difficult it is to run the world. I'm glad I did. (2009). I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) Soundtracks (23) Hallelujah, We Shall Rise Performed by The Yellowdog Prophet Choir Directed by Albinas Prizgintas Produced and Arranged by Jay Weigel Written by J.E. The life and career of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman. Search for "I Love You Phillip Morris" on Amazon.com, Title: Steven Jay Russell is an American con artist, known for escaping from prison multiple times. Ewan McGregor is equally astonishing as Phillip Morris - you'd swear you were watching the kind of unique romantic chemistry between two actors that arrives very rarely in cinema, and virtually never between two A-listers playing gay lovers; but the love story is only a foundation for what emerges as a kinetic, superbly told comedy-drama about the real life exploits of con man and recidivist prison escapee Steven Jay Russell.Directors/writers Glenn Ficarra and John Requa expertly handle the tensions of comic and dramatic performance and also prove to have a masterly touch with the frenzied action sequences. "[14] John Anderson of Variety remarked, "Less of a comedy than a hilarious tragedy, I Love You Phillip Morris stars Jim Carrey in his most complicated comedic role since The Cable Guy. Heartbroken, Phillip calls Steven while he is in the infirmary and confesses that, while he is still upset with Steven for lying to him, he still loves him. As a free man, his passion results in a series of improbable cons to bust Phillip from jail and build the perfect life together. In I Love You Phillip Morris, journalist Steve McVicker goes right to the heart of this improbable-but-true story of crime, punishment, and passion. He plays the organ at church, has unenthusiastic sex with his wife, Debbie, and spends his off-hours searching for his biological mother, who had placed him for adoption as a child. To keep themselves in the style to which they have become accustomed, Steven becomes a con man. Rated R for sexual content including strong dialogue, and language, HBO Max Is Already Losing Tons Of Movies This Month, New Zombie Movie 16 States to be Directed by Fede Alvarez for Lionsgate, Samuel L. Jackson Boards Retired Hitman Movie, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Episode #5.75. [5] In May 2009, it was announced by Variety that Consolidated Pictures Group had acquired the rights for distribution. While incarcerated, Russell falls in love with his fellow inmate, Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). Bored with his bland lifestyle, Russell turns to fraud as a means of shaking things up. [11], I Love You Phillip Morris has a worldwide gross of $20,722,843 as of August 31, 2011[update]. If 5% of this narrative is true, it would be amazing in itself. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. 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. I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The entertainment value of this picture, its expert construction and superb performances cannot be denied.Carrey turns in what is possibly his best performance in a decade. "[16], The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on April 5, 2011.[17]. In 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son. He runs one last con to break Phillip out of prison, only to be caught when he runs into an old co-worker. Cop-turned-con artist Steven Russell (Jim Carrey) ends up in jail and meets fellow inmate Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor), who becomes the love of his life. I Love You Phillip Morris opens with the cheeky preface "This Really Happened" rather than the staid "Based on a True Story" or the standard "Inspired by Actual Events" -- a creative decision that playfully prepares audiences for the sheer lunacy they're about to witness. Determined to build a beautiful life with his lover, Steven embarks on another crime spree. Steven describes how he faked dying of AIDS, to be allowed to see Phillip again, and promises never to lie to him again. 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. I Love You Phillip Morris, a film about his life and crimes, was produced in 2009. When an affluent couple lose all their money following a series of blunders, they turn to a life of crime to make ends meet. I Love You Phillip Morris MAX. 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. Check out the official I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) trailer starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor! Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, returns from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa. Jump to: Spoilers (2) In the last courtroom scene, Steven's lawyer is played by the real-life Phillip Morris. "[12] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 65 out of 100, based on 32 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". 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