What fun: a romantic comedy based on genuine human folly instead of some high-concept absurdity. Julianne Moore is a middle-aged woman adrift, so much so that she slips out of her marriage (to Steve Carell) and into another man's bed. Pathos ensues, with many of the laughs arising from moments of painful recognition. But don't fret — there is enough good fun to keep things rolling, much of it provided by Ryan Gosling's man-whore with a heart of gold. With Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei. (2011) — Matthew Lickona
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