Crazy Eyes (film)
Crazy Eyes is a 2012 independent film co-written and directed by Adam Sherman.
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| Directed by | Adam Sherman |
| Produced by | Hagai Shaham |
| Written by | Adam Sherman Dave Reeves Rachel Hardisty |
| Starring | Lukas Haas[1] Madeline Zima Jake Busey |
| Music by | Bobby Johnston |
| Cinematography | Sharone Meir |
| Edited by | Sam Bauer |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office | $6,106 (USA) |
Plot
Zack (Haas) is a young, divorced father who starts to develop romantic feelings towards his friend Rebecca (Zima), whom he refers to as "Crazy Eyes". He spends a lot of time at a bar run by his best friend Dan Drake (Busey) and hanging out with Autumn (Raymonde). As he pursues a sexual relationship with Rebecca, Zack grows increasingly aware of the importance of his son's role in his life amidst the failing health of his own father.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
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| Lukas Haas | Zach |
| Madeline Zima | Rebecca |
| Jake Busey | Dan Drake |
| Tania Raymonde | Autumn |
| Ray Wise | Father |
| Ned Bellamy | Bob |
| Valerie Mahaffey | Mo |
Critical reception
From Geoff Henao of Flixist:
The problem with Crazy Eyes is that it's just too real. Because of this, it's a bit uncomfortable to watch. The best way to describe it is that there isn't any "movie magic" to save it; that is to say, there aren't any normal movie thematics or elements that would influence the plot to heighten the protagonist's likability... The end result is just messy and bad. Much like a long day of drinking, Crazy Eyes results in a horrible hangover you regret ever putting yourself through.[2]
References
- "TLH Pages". Superiorpics.com. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
- "SXSW Review: Crazy Eyes". Flixist. Retrieved 2012-03-23.