Review of Get Crazy (1983) by Julia C — 18 Jan 2011
The slightest of plots doesn't have nearly enough good comedy nor good music to overcome. Silly slapstick and dumb drug humor undermine Ed Begley's funny evil capitalist and his two flunkies attempting to take over a famous rock venue, the Saturn Theater.
The songs are all OK but I found myself wishing I was watching a real concert video with better bands instead. Still, there's plenty of energy on display here. Two more worthwhile points of interest: Malcolm McDowell as Mick Jaggerish super egotistical singer Reggie Wanker, and especially Lou Reed parodying himself as introspective leather-n-shades rock legend Auden.
Where else you gonna see that?
This review of Get Crazy (1983) was written by Julia C on 18 Jan 2011.
Get Crazy has generally received positive reviews.
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