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Summary: Still Crazy for it!
Review: This film is so fantastic--I saw it for the first time last year while I was living in England. I immediately bought the soundtrack and couldn't wait to see it again! My husband and I have rented it twice already, so I finally decided to buy it. I can't wait to ge my hands on my own copy--I will sit down immediately upon receiving it and watch it again and again. It is completely addictive, and if you don't find yourself falling in love with Strange Fruit, then you must be a sad soul, man! The original music was written in part by Chris Difford from Squeeze, so if you enjoy the lyrics of Difford-Tilbrook, that is just one more reason to see this amazing, funny, sweet film. LONG LIVE STRANGE FRUIT!
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Summary: Not a moment to soon me ol son
Review: this a movie with a soul. every character is on a quest. a quest for who they want to be. all of them are unhappy with thier lives and want a second chance to put things right. the music is fresh and jimmy nail was very impressive. if you like billy connerlly then you will love still crazy, he as always has some excellent lines. it follows them from their original breakup through the reunion and touring. it is both funny and spirtual looking at life in a humorous but serious way. i cannot recommend this movie enough. the featurette on the dvd is also a nice feature. watch it.
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Summary: Still crazy
Review: I just LOVED this movie. It was so real. Every little nuance of the guys was just perfect. I used to watch a band like this in my teens called the Newz/s in New Zealand. And I could almost imagine that someone had tracked them down and used each and every one of them for the characters. I laughed til I cried, it's an absolute scream. It's very well put together, very funny, picks up the times that were, when these bands were really big. Each member of the band is a perfect set of what is was like. The surly serious bass player (but secretly pretty good and of course, every female was in love with him). The blond and totally egotistic but slightly pathetic lead singer. The curly haired Tony who is the 'sensible but cuddly' one of the band. And every character seems to be perfectly thought out. Even down to the lead singers swedish/foriegn wife. And Bryan the genius of the group, but very sensitive. They even got the names right - there was always a Bryan! And a Tony! Anyway, it's a gorgeous film, full of clever lines and marvellous satirical British humour and it's so real and earthy. It's one of my favorites. Talk about take me back.
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Summary: My favorite film of all time!
Review: I had a feeling I might like this film & waited anxiously for it to arrive at my local movie theatre, which it didn't, and later, video store, which alas it didn't. Feeling frustrated, on a whim I ordered the DVD. When it arrived, I had to run out and buy a DVD player. Then hoping it would be worth all the fuss, I finally watched "Still Crazy". What a glorious surprise. I LOVE this film! I LOVE all the people in it. I LOVE every word of the script, every subtle nuance, each individual shot. I don't know what's gotten into me, but I've been watching "Still Crazy" for about 6 weeks straight now and it keeps getting better and better! (And I've never done this before.) The only disappointment is the soundtrack which didn't use the same music as the film. But gosh, am I glad to read that there are other viewers like me who have been profoundly touched and inspired by this magnificent film!
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Summary: Great Music + Rip Roaring Comedy
Review: Didn't know what to expect out of this DVD I borrowed from a friend but I thought I had just seen the most overlooked movie of 1998. The script was very, very well written and the acting performances were very earnest. The music got to me and I am aching to get a copy of the soundtrack just to hear Jimmy Nail wail "The Flame Still Burns" (ending song). The comedy also worked in a lot of ways, specially now that I begin to wonder whatever happened to all those one hit wonder groups from when I was growing up. Interesting must-see for rock fans who loved late 70's, early 80's music scene...it has a fascinating in depth view of "what might" have happened to your fave groups.
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Summary: bloody excellent
Review: This is by far the best movie of 1999 for me. The band members were very well cast, and Billy Connolly is priceless. He gets better and better. A touch weepy of an ending, but they had to do SOMEthing. Very Very FUNNY!
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Summary: Extremely Original.
Review: I didn't know what to expect of this when I rented it but after watching it three times, I went out and bought the soundtrack. Then I bought the damn movie. I can watch it over and over. There's comedy, drama, and some very touching moments. It's got it all. I just can't believe it didn't turn into a hit here in the states. The music fits the time and is exceptionally original. Much better than the "Full Monty" if you ask me.
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Summary: Haunting,funny ,sad,reminiscent and heartwarming.
Review: I didn't know what to expect but by the end of the movie I wanted to know these people or at least hang out with them. I found them very earthy and believable charactors with a past present and future that ties us all together. I will add this to my top ten of all time
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Summary: Bloody terrific!
Review: The best time I've spent in front of a screen in ages! Beautifully executed in every sense.
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Summary: Mesmerizing, funny and poignant
Review: This is one of the few movies I have watched repeatedly. Every viewing reveals classic lines that shouldn't be missed. You feel the lost opportunities that age brings whether you are a rock star or an ordinary person.
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