Review of Crazy/Beautiful (2001) by Vanessa F — 09 Nov 2009

Five Star Film.

By: Vanessa Fernandez.

Title: Crazy Beautiful.

Genre: Drama/Romance.

Prominent Stars: Nicole Oakley (Kirsten Dunst) Carlos Nunez (Jay Hernandez) Tom Oakley (Bruce Davison).

Setting: Palisades Charter High School and surrounding areas like, Malibu where Nicole lives at in a more upper-class neighborhood, and East Los Angeles where Carlos lives at in a low class neighborhood.

Fates comes into the life of two high school seniors from total opposite sides of pathways and unite to become one. It?s something erratic yet so beautiful how in this sensual, amusing and energetic story two find love in the strangest ways, and their life changes so radically for the better. Carlos (Jay Hernandez) is an exceptional student with dreams of becoming a pilot who has to take a long bus ride every morning to attend high school in a higher class L.A. neighborhood. Nicole (Kirsten Dunst) is a17 year old distressed daughter of a prosperous congressman who couldn?t control her or show her any type of emotion. Their fling soon elaborates into lustful love that both can?t deny such emotion, but her behavior jeopardizes both their relationship and all of Carlos hard work for a bright future. In the end will their love overcome? Tune in and watch the concluding suspenseful and surprising events that conclude this unique love story.

Throughout this movie I noticed that wardrobe selection was actually very unique and intriguing it caught my attention and I was actually fond of it. I liked the fact that Nicole?s article of clothing matched the character she was playing and it portrayed her emotion which was careless. She didn?t care what anyone believed or said about her because in her eyes she believed her father just saw her as a version of her mother, and so she played that role for her father which was what the director wanted to demonstrate.

Furthermore I also applaud the way Carlos played by (Jay Hernandez) stood out as a great actor, beyond his good looks he made acting look so effortless. He played his role with dedication and realistically so forth that it made me actually have emotion throughout viewing the film. He shined in playing his role so well and believable that I admire him for that.

Moreover I enjoyed the movies background music because it tied in with the whole Spanish film feeling and it made it more enjoyable. For example some music choices like "Van a Bailar" and "La Reina del Lugar? in which I liked because it made the films Spanish culture stand out with these wonderful song selections.

Overall this film met my expectations and I would rate it a five star film because it caught my attention in various ways and kept me attentive until the very end. I could easily grasp what the directors was portraying within the film and I would recommend anyone to see it if you haven?t.