Review of Crimewave (1985) by Anna R — 21 Dec 2006

One of the zaniest wierdest amusing films ever made.

This review of Crimewave (1985) was written by Anna R on 21 Dec 2006.

Crimewave has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joshua L (2,111) on 14 Jun 2009

This is the movie Sam Raimi directed after doing the first 'Evil Dead'. It is strictly for fans only. I doubt anybody else will enjoy it…

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By Tim S (2,419) on 16 May 2013

There's a reason Sam Raimi disowned this film. It's like a trainwreck. It's awful, but you can't look away…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 04 Mar 2013

I wanted to like this so much because it's Sam Raimi, but I was fairly disappointed…

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By J C (366) on 03 Jan 2010

This has one of the top 5 car chase scenes. Other then that, it has the quirkiness that only the Coen's and Raimi can provide…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 06 Aug 2010

For a film directed by a young Sam Raimi, co-written by the Coen Brothers, and featuring Bruce Campbell, you'd think it would have to be awesome…

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By Ian R (982) on 19 Feb 2008

Bonkos. More like a live action cartoon than anything, but fun nonetheless. Completely uneven in parts but a fascinating look at early Sam Raimi…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 08 Nov 2010

Awful film. I suppose it's a spoof of something, isn't it…

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By Steve L (435) on 07 Jul 2012

Painfully funny in places. louse Lasser is an absolute delight…

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By Kelly S (350) on 24 Sep 2016

Crimewave is Sam Raimi's sophomore movie after his astonishing punky, DIY horror debut The Evil Dead, which if you know anything is of course…

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By Bon B (134) on 23 Jul 2012

So fucked and good. Coen bros. and Raimi working together, what more could you ask for…

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