There are quite a few relationships these days that mix cultures and this film handles a realistic look at some of the problems. Real adult world and the issues they have in discovering themselves as near-adults through each other's eyes. I will definitely look for more of Kirsten in the future. If you want a real nice relaxing evening and you don't want to watch something with a lot of hype, drama, violence, stereotypes, people pitting each other against one another, etc.
#Crazy beautiful 2001 movie#
The direction in this movie is very good. Already I like Kirsten more than I ever liked Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Daryl Hannah, Winona Ryder, Chistine Ricci, Catherine Zeta Jones, Kate Winslet, Sharon Stone, or any of these younger female celebrities. This movie is entertaining throughout and will keep your attention. There aren't many actors that can say that they can do that. Mostly every scene involves Kirsten and her boyfriend and they pull it off. There is zero shock value thrown into this movie to try and put you on the edge of your seat which is something you don't find in Hollywood movies and which was really nice. The leading actor did a fantastic job, too. These are real-life characters and they are not overly stereotyped which was surprising, as well.
Relate to the characters and story in this movie. Also,Kirsten Dunst and newcomer Jay Hernandez give believable performances as young lovers.Added to that,the dramatic moments come from dialogue not actions, and much of the time viewers are left on their own to fill in the words that remain unspoken.And finally,the movie's message of tolerance comes across without being preachy. The story is not new, but the film gets credit for trying to move away from the genre's clichés. Adults may be left cold by Crazy/Beautiful, but teens especially those with a dramatic streak will enjoy this well-intentioned romance. As teen love stories go, you could do far worse. But Nicole's self-destructive behavior threatens their relationship and puts Carlos' promising future in jeopardy. Their innocent flirtations quickly develop into passionate love.When his friends, family, and even Nicole's own father oppose the romance for Carlos' sake, he chooses to ignore their advice and stubbornly pursues his relationship with Nicole, whose feelings grow from simple physical attraction to something much deeper. Can it be that they're meant for each other? Yes, of course it can.Fate steps in and brings together two high school seniors from opposite sides of the track in this sexy, fun, and energetic story of first love. neighborhood.Nicole is a rich girl with a wild streak who can't seem to stay out of trouble. Thus,he is an A-student with big dreams who endures a two-hour bus ride every morning to attend high school in an upscale L.A. Carlos is a straight-laced poor boy working his way toward a better life. Thanks, guys! įew intelligent wrinkles to the standard star-crossed plot. It all adds to our enjoyment of the movie. The director's commentary with Dunst is also intriguing. The "making of" segment is amazing, and worthy of it's own venue. Thank goodness for DVD!Finally- the DVD is also great. In fact, the apparent cliches presented in the trailers kept me away. Yaay!Hey Buena Vista marketing people- please note that the movie you seemed to have presented via your trailers and such last year looked like crap! And yet the real movie, the one Kirsten and Whatshisname made, is sweet and marvelous!!! I know you marketing folks meant well, and all marketing is some form of experiment, but perhaps you can learn from this that the audiences needn't be sold cliched garbage to go see a film. Thus I was very pleasantly surprised to discover that "crazy/beautiful" is rich, touching, engaging, moving, uplifting, and extremely entertaining. I am not a teenager anymore far away from it, in fact, so I am not impressed by hipness, hormonal chic, nor teen cool. Sorry! This movie is thoughtfully written, sensitively acted, and very well directed and cut.
Trusted that a talent such as Kirsten Dunst would not have placed herself in tripe.