Andrew Warne gets the low down on LARRY CROWNE. Tom Hanks directs, produces and stars in this feel-good comedy that he also co-wrote with My Big Fat Greek Wedding scribe, Nia Vardalos.

As you would, Hanks takes the title role as a man going through a mid-crisis who goes back to school to turn his life around. It's a project that's been with Hanks since his own college days where he shared the classroom with a few 40-somethings and thought it quite unique. Now, as that 40-something, his passion project hits the big screen with a little help from good pal, Julia Roberts.

LARRY CROWNE does transform his life with thanks to a young hip student, a hot but jaded teacher, and a very cool retro scooter.

Movie News zooms in on how Hanks lured his leading lady to sign up for the film, a little easier it seems than the casting of the 30+ scooters that also play a leading role.