Larry Crowne

2011 My 4th of July treat. Larry Crowne "with an e" was one hour and 38 minutes of pleasure. A happy and fun story about a man who takes the lemons of life and makes lemon aid. "Associates" of big box stores will appreciate the opening scene. Larry Crowne is a exemplary employee at U Mart. Full of enthusiasm and heartfelt sincerity in pleasing customers and management. Larry has been Employee of the Month nine times. Shockingly, Larry loses his job at U Mart due to cut backs. Tom Hanks range of facial emotions, of course are priceless. Tom's character Larry, is receptive to leaving comfort zones, exploring new avenues and making new friends. He is a man of experience having 20 years of the Navy life and discipline under his belt and no stranger to hard work. Larry Crowne signs up for a couple college classes in his characteristically positive and respectful manner. There are some corny moments but they work for me! For the viewer, there's countless opportunities to smile and laugh. In fact, I missed some of the dialogue due to audience laughter. Julia Roberts plays Mercedes Tainot, one of Larry teachers. His reaction to their first kiss is worth the price of admission! Larry proves more trustworthy than Mercedes when it comes to keeping a matter private. Lots of happy and satisfied folks left the theater. On a scale of 1 to 5, I give Larry Crowne "with an e" 5 shining stars. There was one or two swear words but the rest was quite wholesome and that's my cup of tea! Marybeth Slabby ;)      7/6/11