Alright, guys, here we go, I Love You Phillip Morris. Now, don’t you just love movies that sneak up on you—ones you think will be a lark, but then, pow! They mess with your head in the best way possible. That was my Saturday night, alone on the sofa with some lösgodis, unwittingly stumbling onto this gem through a random YouTube link.

Okay, imagine this: Jim Carrey, the eternal clown, takes on the role of a charming con man turned romantic lead. You’d think he’d be bouncing off walls like some caffeinated Duracell bunny. But surprise! There’s actual heart in his shenanigans. Carrey’s Stephen Russell is a complex character who transforms, loves intensely, and pulls off mind-boggling schemes—all for love. A while back, during one chilly December in Göteborg, I attempted a grand romantic gesture myself by taking a spontaneous road trip across Sweden with my partner. Let’s just say our adventure wasn’t quite as slick as Stephen’s, and my Volvo ran out of juice outside Karlstad. Though not a glamorous prison break, still a memorable escapade, right?

Now, speaking of surprises, Ewan McGregor as Phillip Morris—this adorable, naive blondie who makes you want to just protect him from all of Stephen’s chaos—handled things with just the right touch of vulnerability. I wasn’t expecting such warmth and sincerity in what you could easily assume would just be a slapstick love story. But there you have it; it hits you in the feels. Like when you unexpectedly stumble across your old high school mixtapes and suddenly you’re back in the 80s with all those cheesy ballads.

Yet, something did feel a bit off—I mean the story dives head-first into absurdity so many times, it can be a bit jarring. But isn’t life kind of like that? Jag vet inte, maybe I’m just getting sentimental.

Despite the topsy-turvy nature, the movie’s touching upon being true (or not) to oneself, makes it, I think, resonate beyond the wacky plot. Can’t help but wonder, do we sometimes put on our own masks to navigate through life? You know how it is—like skiing in Sälen and trying to look cool while everyone else swooshes past you.

So, if you’re in the mood for a romp that mixes true crime, whacky love, and a lot of laughs, give it Check the trailer here: I Love You Phillip Morris