INTELLIGENT and sophisticated adult-oriented romantic comedies that don’t resort to gross-out humour are a rarity so Crazy, Stupid, Love is a treat, boasting pithy dialogue and exemplary performances from an ensemble cast, exploring the many winding paths to true love.

Glenn Ficarra and John Requa’s follow-up to I Love You Phillip Morris is hilarious, heartwarming and bittersweet, chronicling the ripple effect of impending divorce on different members of a family.

Crazy, Stupid, Love begins with Cal Weaver (Carell) enjoying a meal with his wife Emily (Moore).

The silence between the couple speaks volumes and, in the car on the way home, Emily confesses she slept with co-worker David Lindhagen (Kevin Bacon) and wants a divorce.

Cal is dumbfounded.

“Almost 25 years of marriage and you’ve got nothing to say?” shrieks Emily.

The cuckolded husband seeks refuge at a cocktail bar where lothario Jacob Palmer (Gosling) takes pity and confidently assures Cal, “I’m going to help you rediscover your manhood.”

With expert guidance, Cal seduces feisty school teacher, Kate (Tomei).