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  • Actors: Michel Côté, Marc-André Grondin, Danielle Proulx, Émile Vallée, Pierre-Luc Brillant
  • Directors: Jean-Marc Vallée
  • Writers: Jean-Marc Vallée, François Boulay
  • Producers: Jean-Marc Vallée, Jacques Blain, Nicole Hilaréguy, Pierre Even, Richard Speer
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Soda Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 21 Aug 2006
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000FTJ76Y
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,052 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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C.R.A.Z.Y. is a French Canadian comedy drama that tells the story of a young man growing up in Montreal in the 1960s and 1970s and his relationships with his parents and siblings. Zackary Beaulieu is born on Christmas Day in 1960, the fourth child in a family of five boys. Zackary tells the story of his escapades growing up with his brothers and his rocky relationship with his father. Features a nostalgic 70s rock soundtrack with songs from the likes of David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd, the film is a whimsical fable on the human soul that successfully captures the spirit of the time it is set in. The film is a remarkable and gripping tale from Jean-Marc Vallee (LISTE NOIRE) and stars leading Quebec actor Michel Cote (LE DERNIER TUNNEL). C.R.A.Z.Y. is an immensely entertaining and ambitious cinematic homage to the popular culture prevalent amongst the middle classes in 1970s Montreal that focuses on the unusual lives of an ordinary family searching for happiness.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic movie, 31 Jan 2007
By Peter G (Maidenhead, England) - See all my reviews
I am a big fan of Canadian films, and CRAZY didn't fail to impress. I admired how Zach's sexuality was hinted, and although it was an important part of the narative, it also wasn't treated as the main focus. I loved the quirky aspects (like his dad's singing, his powers to heal and his daydreams in church etc.) and it wasn't easily compared with other films, as it is very original. I personally prefer smaller films to the holywood ones because they express more.
I felt that films which other people have compared CRAZY too didn't really compare. CRAZY is better acted and has a better narrative than say Brokeback Mountain. Also the focus on the character than the sexuality was more compelling than hollywood's attempts.
I also felt that the subtle symbolism was very effective, like how the initials of the sons spell the movie title (Christian, Raymond, Antoine, Zach and Yvan) and also to Patsy Cline's "Crazy" which Zach's father is obsessed with.
C.R.A.Z.Y. was well-received by critics winning 11 out of 13 Genie Awards for 2006.

A brillient film and a definate must see!

(The film is spoken in French-Canadian but there are automatic subtitles on the Region 2 DVD. The soundtrack is amazing.)
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49 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You drive me C.R.A.Z.Y., 27 Jul 2006
By Ian David Curry "Legal Eagle" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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Does the collective cinema going public have the stomach for another gay film? After the success of Brokeback Mountain it seems that any film dealing with the subject of homosexuality risks comparison. This is unfair, especially when a film like C.R.A.Z.Y. comes along. Brokeback Mountain was not especially subtle on the gay theme. One moment longing glances were being exchanged, and the next Heath Ledger is spitting in his hand, getting ready ride the rodeo. So to speak. Throughout the film the fact these cowboys were gay was shouted out in lip locked, vigorously passionate scenes.

C.R.A.Z.Y. is a far more delicate affair. The question of lead character Zac's homosexuality is softly debated from the outset, but is not formerly resolved. Instead the film sees a far more realistic struggle for Zac, as he wrestles with his `condition', growing up in a family were to be gay is unacceptable, in a society only just emerging from severe catholic-led conservatism. The coming of age story is an old, sometimes haggard genre. C.R.A.Z.Y. manages to tell the story in a new way, taking a serious and thoughtful look at how a typical family copes with a son who is obviously different.

The setting is in itself a novelty. The Quebec of the 1970s is unknown territory. Lets face it - Quebec of any time is pretty obscure. But it is a fascinating insight to a society that is changing far more quickly than many of its residents cares to imagine. Catholicism is losing its grip. The children are infused and enthused with the music of these changing times. Ziggy Stardust rules. It is drugs, sex and rock `n' roll, with not even a disparaging reference for Johnny Hallyday.

Zac is the focus of the film, but the performances of his mother and father are just magnificent. His mother is so patiently loving, willing to allow each of her children to be different, and so emotional as the losses and heartaches of family life are revealed. His father is not as sensitive, and can not handle the obvious differences in his son. With five sons to his name he has his own masculinity issues, and refuses to accept the possibility that one of his own children is a fairy.

Perhaps the biggest success of the film is to deal with the subject of homosexuality without making it the absolute central tenant. It is a much more mature, confident handling of a subject as a facet of family life. The whole world does not fall apart upon the revelations. It is a difficult time, with acrimonious words and bitter deeds, but reconciliation is possible. It is a window into the real world of most gay people - accepted just slightly misunderstood.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars stunning throughout!, 25 Oct 2006
By HSL (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
I'm always buying "world cinema" that I watch and put on to my dvd rack never to be touched again, however an exception to the rule is C.R.A.Z.Y. which is an fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable coming-of-age story. I agree with the other review that many people could catagorize this with brokeback but the 'in-your-face' love story isn't what this movie is all about, its the real experiences and simply hints about the main character's sexuality apart from a small fumble.
I wasn't expecting a lot from C.R.A.Z.Y. and was pleasantly surprised by the movie. I would recommend this to pretty much anyone who enjoys movie that aren't the normal hollywood spin on things.
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