Crazy Beautiful Details

Crazy Beautiful

CRAZY/BEAUTIFUL is not your typical teen romance. The film offers a grittier, more realistic take on the subject than most. It manages to be sweetly romantic without pandering to, or insulting, the intelligence of its intended audience. Director John Stockwell uses an unobtrusive, verite style to bring a strong script from debut screenwriters Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi to the screen. Stockwell began his film career as an actor (perhaps best known for playing the main character's best friend and protector in John Carpenter's CHRISTINE), and that experience is evident in his handling of the cast. The multifaceted Kirsten Dunst (BRING IT ON) plays the troubled Nicole, a rich girl whose self-destructive behavior stems from a traumatic experience in her past. Newcomer Jay Hernandez makes a strong impression as Carlos, a talented, intelligent, straight-laced Latino boy determined to succeed despite the obstacles life has thrown at him. When the two hook up, cultures clash. CRAZY/BEAUTIFUL has a rare freshness and authenticity, providing a different perspective on the family lives of these teens, and allowing the chemistry between the attractive and engaging lead actors to guide the film.

Starring	Kirsten Dunst, Jay Hernandez, Lucinda Jenney, Bruce Davidson, Taryn Manning
Director	John Stockwell
Studio	TOUCHSTONE HOME VIDEO
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 35 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama, Romance
Language	DVD: English
Dubbed	German, Turkish
Hearing-impaired	English
Subtitles	DVD: Danish, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Released	DVD: 03 Jun 2002 Production year: 2001
Format	DVD