The black comedy I Love You Phillip Morris starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor which first premiered at Sundance 2009 has been delayed yet again according to The Los Angeles Times. Originally set for March 26th this year, the project got pushed back a month to April 30th. Now a spokeswoman for the distributor says that the film won't be coming out at the end of the month "and there is no release date scheduled at this time."
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (Bad Santa) helmed the pic based on a true story about a charismatic conman who escapes the Texas prison system on four separate occasions and is in love with his cellmate.
The film's edgy comedy and an affectionate gay male relationship at its heart has caused a few raised eyebrows though it generally has received positive reaction at its festival premiere and subsequent screenings.
The reason behind the delay whether it's financial, marketing, or something else is not yet known but with gay themed films like Milk and Brokeback Mountain already"out" there in the main stream (and more on the way) I find it hard to imagine that it's the subject matter...then again what else could it be...since a reason for the delay was not stated
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