The authorities eventually catch up with the swindler and sentence him to time in prison where he meets softly spoken Phillip Morris (McGregor).
The attraction is instant, and Stephen schemes to become his lover’s cellmate.
When he finally gains parole, Stephen poses as a lawyer to get Phillip out of prison early, but once they are united on the outside, the former conman struggles to mend his ways.
Phillip lands a high-profile position as chief financial officer at a large corporation, where the temptation to embezzle is irresistible.
I Love You Phillip Morris is sweet, sexy and at times hilarious, posing the obvious dilemma: Can a gay conman go straight?
Carrey keeps his usual nervous tics and funny voices in check and the rapport with McGregor anchors the picture.
Ficarra and Requa treat characters with affection and don’t shy away from the physicality of Stephen and Phillip’s relationship, creating a wonderfully odd couple.
