Gutsy romance-drama that breaks a cardinal rule of storytelling and pop psychology: its iconic lovers aren't forced by a tragedy to learn that they shouldn't depend on each other to feel whole.
There's enough substance here to make Crazy/Beautiful more than worthwhile for its target audience, and certainly more useful than the standard teen crapfests.
67
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
An absorbing little drama full of unexpected revelations, keen insights into the Anglo and Hispanic cultures of L.A., and strong supporting performances.
60
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
Crazy/beautiful has a leisurely local specificity, and Stockwell has a tender way with his actors.
50
New York PostJonathan Foreman
New York PostJonathan Foreman
Courageous, convincing performance by Dunst.
30
Village VoiceAmy Taubin
Village VoiceAmy Taubin
Overproduced as a Super Bowl soft-drink commercial, so much so that even its potentially insightful moments seem like movie fakery.