Review of Crazy in Alabama (1999) by Farrah C — 28 Apr 2008

I loved this movie.Loved Melanie Griffith as Lucille.One of her best performances other than working girl.Lucas Black was just wonderful as P Joe.These two characters rise above adversity and find freedom.Freedom lasts forever.

This review of Crazy in Alabama (1999) was written by Farrah C on 28 Apr 2008.

Crazy in Alabama has generally received positive reviews.

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The two plots don't gel, and despite a good performance by Griffith and an amusing eccentric style, it seems quite shallow and disconnected…

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Horrible movie from horrible book. There's nothing 'free spirited' about this. It appears most people agree. Trash…

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