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Crazy / Beautiful

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Original title

Crazy/Beautiful

Year

2001

Running time

95 min.

Country

United States

Director

John Stockwell

Screenwriter

Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

Cast

Music

Paul Haslinger

Cinematography

Shane Hurlbut

Producer

Touchstone Pictures, Ufland Productions

Genre

Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama. Teen/coming-of-age

Synopsis

When fate steps in and brings together two high school seniors from opposite sides of the track, it's something crazy/beautiful in this sexy, fun and energetic story of first love. Nicole (Kirsten Dunst) is the 17-year-old troubled daughter of a wealthy congressman who never met a rule she didn't break. Carlos (Jay Hernandez) is a grade A student with big dreams who endures a two-hour bus ride every morning to attend high school in an upscale L.A. neighbourhood. Their innocent flirtations quickly develop into passionate love, but Nicole's self-destructive behaviour threatens their relationship and puts Carlos' promising future in jeopardy. Will their intense passion keep them together despite the objections of their families or will Carlos be forced to plan his future without Nicole? Surprises lie at every turn in this wildly seductive and critically acclaimed drama.

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Critics' reviews

"Gutsy romance-drama that breaks a cardinal rule of storytelling and pop psychology: its iconic lovers aren't forced by a tragedy to learn that they shouldn't depend on each other to feel whole"

Lisa Alspector: Chicago Reader
"It is an enormous improvement over the brainless, patronizing teenage romances that have slouched into (and quickly out of) theaters in recent years

Dana Stevens: The New York Times
"The significant potential of its premise is squandered by an increasing reliance on teen movie cliches, silly plotting and the urge to be upbeat rather than to communicate life lessons"

Todd McCarthy: Variety
"A nifty piece of teenage romantic piffle, it combines two strong and attractive performances."

Kenneth Turan: Los Angeles Times
"An impressive portrait of the migraine of teenage girlhood, and also works on the more modest level of teen romance."

Jami Bernard: New York Daily News
"Surprisingly mawkish teen film"

The Washington Post
"Atypical teen drama about opposites attracting that often (and happily) confounds expectations (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

Susan Wloszczyna: USA Today

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