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Still Crazy [DVD] [1998]
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Genre | Comedy |
Format | Subtitled, PAL |
Contributor | Stephen Rea, Brian Capron, Matthew Finney, Juliet Aubrey, Rachael Stirling, Jimmy Nail, Ian la Frenais, Peter Baynham, Timothy Spall, Billy Connolly, Phil Daniels, Helena Bergstrom, Brian Gibson, Dick Clement, Zoe Ball, Frances Barber, Amanda Marmot, Bruce Robinson, Hans Matheson, Bill Nighy, Rupert Penry-Jones See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 31 minutes |
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STILL CRAZY is the critically acclaimed, Golden Globe(r) -nominated comedy which follows the hilarious exploits of a 70s rock phenomenon 'Strange Fruit' as they reunite 20 years after a nasty break-up and attempt to recapture their fame and fortune. With stand-out performances from Stephen Rea, BillyConnolly, Bill Nighy and Juliet Aubrey, the comically bittersweet film combines the raucous energy of The Full Monty with the broad humor of This Is Spinal Tap. Directed by Brian Gibson (What's Love Got To Do With It) and featuring the music of Mick Jones (Foreigner) and Chris Difford (Squeeze).
Amazon.co.uk Review
This gently satirical British comedy chronicles the quixotic reunion of a late, arguably not-so-great and unlamented 70s rock band, Strange Fruit, with a winning mix of humour and poignancy. The "Fruits", as the survivors call themselves without irony, had disbanded after the tragic loss of one member, the mysterious disappearance of another and the aftershocks of internal rivalries, but 20 years later they warily reassemble for a Dutch club tour, a warm-up for a proposed festival appearance. Between that seemingly hare-brained proposal and the fateful festival, director Brian Gibson, working from a sharp script by Dick Clement and Ian LaFrenais, captures the absurdities of middle-aged rockers trying to recapture that lost cockiness.
Breathing life into the band is a terrific cast, including Stephen Rea, Jimmy Nail, Timothy Spall and Bill Nighy, each managing to juggle deft archetype with believable character traits: Spall's cheerfully crass, flatulent drummer and Nighy's preening, slow-witted lead singer exemplify the approach, grabbing chuckles yet making you actually care about them. Equally impressive is Billy Connolly as the wily roadie, Hughie, at once pragmatic and devoted to his charges. All are well-served by production details and script points that get the group's lost world of late 60s and early 70s rock exactly right, from costuming and stage moves to the long-forgotten bands they name-check--Blodwyn Pig, anybody?
The band's music likewise benefits from inspired insiders, cowriters Mick Jones (Spooky Tooth, Foreigner) and Chris Difford (Squeeze), who hit a nifty combination of bombast (for the silly scenes) and earnestness. When Gibson and his cast risk the story's amiable glow on a darker, more dramatic final act, the music rises to the challenge and the whole project, like its fictional subject, achieves an unexpectedly touching victory. --Sam Sutherland
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Language : English
- Package Dimensions : 18.03 x 13.76 x 1.48 cm; 80 g
- Director : Brian Gibson
- Media Format : PAL, Subtitled
- Run time : 1 hour and 31 minutes
- Release date : 11 Oct. 1999
- Actors : Stephen Rea, Billy Connolly, Jimmy Nail, Timothy Spall, Bill Nighy
- Dubbed: : German
- Subtitles: : Dutch, English, Danish, Icelandic, Swedish, German, Hungarian, Finnish, Czech, Polish, Turkish, Hindi, Greek, Norwegian, Hebrew
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
- Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- Producers : Amanda Marmot
- ASIN : B00004CZT9
- Writers : Dick Clement, Ian la Frenais
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: 23,552 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)
- 944 in Romance (DVD & Blu-ray)
- 4,006 in Comedy (DVD & Blu-ray)
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2024Really enjoyed this film, excellent characters and great music brought this alive.
From squabbling has been to successful comeback a great feel good film. Great performance from all the cast.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2024What a brilliant film! Thoroughly enjoyed it.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2024Great movie!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2024It's a great film and it's very funny and well worth watching
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2020Great movie not quite up there with 'Spinal Tap' but Bill Nighy's character is just hilarious as the bands vocalist and he steals the show. He plays the fading rock star facing the sad realisation that he isn't 21 anymore and that himself and the band - 'Strange Fruit find it tough coming back from a heyday festival act to playing small sweaty clubs in Holland. The storylines are good with great performances from Jimmy Nail etc There are times during the film when it just seems a little dated and cheesy. As for the music it ain't bad (with the exception of 'All Over The World') and features the great 'The Flame Still Burns' co-written by Foreigner's Mick Jones. There are some memorable hilarious moments in there particularly 'The Pizza' and 'Hairdryer' scenes amongst others which make this film work. I'd recommend this movie as a good way to spend 90 minutes and have a few laughs along the way, which in the current climate we all need more than ever.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 July 2010I first saw this when it came out and I loved it, years went by and I tried to find it to buy and never could and finally now it's easy to get hold of.
I have watched it maybe a dozen times and it still makes me laugh out loud. Bill Nighy is fantastic in it, but the supporting cast are just as good, Timothy Spall is absolutely hilarious as Beano, he has some of the best one liners in the script.
The Music also helps make this movie wonderful, it's so easy to relax, laugh and tap your foot along to it.
I highly recommend this movie, it's one of the best British movies I have ever seen and I think it's one that has been missed by the general public which is a shame.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2017I like watching these actors an although the story is predictable it’s a good film to relax and watch!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 December 2022DVD arrived protectively packaged, well within estimated delivery date and in good order. Still Crazy is an excellent film. Could not resist purchasing a replacement copy. So glad I did. Good fun and a great cast. Can recommend!
Top reviews from other countries
- malzymirReviewed in Germany on 6 October 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable movie!
Great movie! Used to have on video and wanted to have on DVD as it's one of those movies you wanted to watch again from time to time!
- AnonReviewed in Canada on 31 March 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Close second to Spinal Tap!
Very funny film, with great acting — and playing/singing! — by all involved.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United States on 13 August 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars Big Letdown !
Awful letdown. Great actors but didn't gel a all..very disappointing !
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Julie BergeronReviewed in Canada on 12 March 2019
1.0 out of 5 stars version francaise
j'aurais aime avoir la version en Francais