Crazy Kind of Love

Wasn't sure what to expect but left wanting to see where the family ended up.

Family is suffering from deep depression. Different reactions by members.

Enter Amanda Crew. She is exactly when the family needs to turn around and literally survive.

Virginia plays the lost but loving mother. Henry is in a tail spin and doesn't know where to stop or look.

It all comes together. The family was always there. It took Amanda to show them the light.

Sort of had the "Beautiful Girls" aspect with the men in the lost and depressing house.

I definitely recommend you give this a watch. Don't expect too much. But you'll leave happy.

I love Virginia Madsen. I think I may have seen all of her work and loved it all. But Amanda Crew is the star of this movie. I never heard of her before but I won't forget her. She was awesome, absolutely adorable! The writing for her character was outstanding, although the story was not that good, lacking in many respects.

Valiant effort. But NO! I was feeling down and wanted to believe in love again, but I found myself yelling at the screen saying NO! at all the unwanted awkward moments & direction flaws! and some script flaws.

What got me thru this movie was the cast. And all the other elements of a good film are there, like the soundtrack, great lighting & cinematography etc.

Never a dull moment of course with the lovely Virginia Madsen. And Graham Rogers is so cute. Showing great potential. It even managed to capture a bit of an irresistible feeling with Amanda Crew, But her character does many things in the film that make you root against her. Zach Gilford is the cutest nerd ever. The actors just felt misdirected.

Well acted, Madsen is beautiful, Graham Rogers' acting is outstanding. As well is the whole cast. If you're looking for an action adventure movie this isn't it. The movie reveals how some handle life's truly difficult situations in ways other than suicide. (Long term solution for short term problems.) I didn't read the novel "Angel Angel" so I can't tell you much Director Sarah Siegel-Magness deviated, but, she is an excellent story teller & the story flowed. You'll be hoping for everything to work out for all involved through out the movie.

I go to the movies to be entertained and this movie didn't let me down.

No crime, no car chases, no bullets or explosions. Just a good story.

Enjoy

I loved this movie. It showed the inherent goodness of people even when things go wrong in their lives & they have cause to be angry/depressed/sad etc & act out. The character of Bette is such a breath of fresh air. As another reviewer wrote, she isn't afraid to be herself nor does she let the others' behaviour affect her desire to love them & be of service...& she's very funny & fresh, a joy to behold! She was also incredibly wise (i.e being aware of allowing the devastation of divorce to floor you in the moment rather than suppressing & holding onto resentment forever etc)without trying & just didn't get drawn into the darkness that was visiting the mother & sons. We need more examples of this in movies, more inspiration to do good in the world & to stay buoyant even when things appear 'bad'. She is an advert for resilience & strength.

I was waiting for formulaic moments to pop up but they didn't. I was continually surprised by where conversations/scenes went & that 'messy' was allowed to be messy without having to tidy it all up & make a pretty-looking package, yet at the same time, it didn't descend into huge amounts of drama & cruelty as is often the way. The ultimate package is pretty anyway, cute, brave, sexy, endearing & very real. I didn't want it to end! Sit back & enjoy my friend :))