Crazy from the Heart

I love this movie...have rented it numerous times on VHS and have watched it over and over when it has appeared on TV. Please, please, please release it on DVD. It is one of those feel good movies with great acting that is so hard to find...one you can sit back and enjoy on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It seems, after visiting this site, that there are a lot of people out there who feel the same way I do. Memorable roles for Blades and Lahti and the actor who portrayed his father...I just loved him. If Thomas Schlamme or Christine Lahti visit this site perhaps you can have some influence over the powers that be to release this movie, on DVD. Who knows, you may find a whole new generation of fans of "Crazy From the Heart".

This well-written film resonates with warmth and truth. An unusual plot, with memorable characters, especially those played by Lahti and Blades. The chemistry between these two is fantastic. Why was this film never released theatrically? What a waste!!! I heartily recommend this film. It will take you out of whatever funk you're in!!!

This movie was wonderful. I have watched it over and over. The best part started the minute they drove into Mexico and that music started. My husband assured me that you don't REALLY hear music the minute you arrive in Mexico, but it worked for me!! A+++ I fell in love with Ruben Blades, and Christine Lahti is always graceful, beautiful and a lady. (Loved her in Swingshift) I enjoyed how she finally realized what is important in a relationship. She really told off the school board! When he talked to her in the back of the truck with all the candles lit was so romantic, he could have talked me into marrying him too! All and all this was an amazing movie. I can believe it was a made-for-TV movie!

I recently watched this again after over 10 years, a friend had it at her house. I must get one! This is where I first fell in love with Reuben Blades...ah, Ernesto, Ernesto, Ernesto..a man to melt your heart with those beautiful eyes, sincere demeanor. I could listen to him talk all day. His warmth just comes right out at you. Lahti's performance was thoughtful and touching, but did not convince me of her position. Perhaps I am only jealous. Nice sentiment of not so much love conquers all, but more that life is rough to everyone, we all have barricades, maybe we need to hold on to someone who loves us. I am a cynic about love, and I have to say that I have never seen ANY movie that made me reconsider my options the way this one does. It touches something inside. I actually cried. It makes one believe in falling in love once more. THAT is a good, good thing.

Crazy From The Heart is one of my all time favorite movies. I love the scene when Christine and Ruben sing together at the beach. I read somewhere that this scene was impromptu. The story is heart warming and sincere. Ruben Blades was fantastic in this film and so believable that even I fell in love with his character. This movie touches on some unfortunate social problems. Who does not cheer for the Grandfather when you know that he was the one who burned the billboard? All of us should be so brave to stand up for our beliefs. Anyway it is a sweet love story that makes you feel good. I wanted to buy this movie but I found out that it is not available on VHS or DVD to purchase. After reading the other reviews I think there a lot of us that would like to be able to buy the movie. It is one of those movies that I could watch over and over.