Shawlord
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This is easily one of the most enjoyable films I have seen this year, both deeply touching without being sentimental and laugh out loud funny without making light of teenage angst and parental strife.
Marc-Andre Grondin gives an outstanding performance as Zac, the troubled teen. His brooding look, (attributed in no small part to impressively applied black eyeliner) and understated screen prowess is affecting and engaging. His worries and emotional quandaries are nothing new but they are explored and interlaced throughout the film in such a way that the issues never feel forced or tired. And his rendition of Ground Control to Major Tom is a delightful treat.
Alongside Zac is his father played by Michael Cotés, a wonderfully loving man who whilst showering his sons with fatherly attention manages to maintain an air of authority and even unnerving unpredictability. His reactions and handling of difficult situations as he comes to terms with what for him is unconventional and even defective behaviour in his son is extremely well played out, and the opposing way in which he deals with another sons dire straits in a completely different manner is an interesting element of this film. What surprised me is how I found myself so understanding of a person whose views and moral standing goes against my own but Cotés plays such a great character that is part of such an endearing family that it is impossible not to feel for him and yearn for him to overcome the inner turmoil and do the right thing.
I also loved the mother of the family, played by Danielle Proulx. Like her husbands taste in music (Patsy Cline) she has a little quirk of her own, ironing the toast. And this insignificant quirk becomes one hell of an emotional trigger in the penultimate scene of this film.
As Liz stated in the Empire review, the whole cast really is given so much to work with and there isn't one character that isn't given a sense of depth. C.R.A.Z.Y is beautifully written, vibrant in both music and visuals and compassionately directed. Already I would love to see it again.
< Message edited by Shawlord -- 4/5/2006 1:33:44 PM >
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C.R.A.Z.Y. - 
a real not waist of money (5stars) - 
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