Just Crazy Enough

My wife and I loved this movie. Acting was decent, cameras were decent, but we thought it was hilarious. We have watched it twice, and still talk about it. I have read the other guys review that said it was not a good movie, and he did not know who the characters were nor the plot, but he is part of the problem with modern day comedies. There were no illicit drugs, foul language, or nude scenes so I guess for the average American I can understand that this movie is automatically not going to be on the top 10. I liked it because I thought the movie was funny and really had some great quotes that my wife and I will remember for years to come. If you are not in to movies that were made to be family friendly this is likely not for you though.

This is actually pretty good. There are many worthwhile acting performances. Chris Kattan, of course, as the brothers. Eleanor Threatt as Nurse Nancy starts out mean but really shows compassion for the patients in this place. Joshua Norman as one of the big orderlies is the same but on a lesser scale. Several actors playing patients also give distinctive performances and I'm sorry I don't remember any of their names. One in particular is Ted/Fred's roommate and is obsessed with books and movies. Another does a nearly perfect Rain Man. And then there is the brains behind the escape plan. And let's not forget Brooke Anna Leedy as the obviously sane Dolores, who shouldn't be where she is.

The actors playing Fred's family also do a good job. You really have to like all of them.

Jack Hays as Mr. Philbrook is a fine combination of mean and charming.

I especially liked the classical music playing in Fred's car.

One major disappointment for me was Jason Padgett as Mr. Greene. He is just mean with no redeeming qualities, and nothing more than a cartoon.

Sure, the situation is crazy. But once the premise is established, you can take it where you want to, and this movie does so admirably. What the movie accomplishes more than anything else is to drive home the importance of putting family ahead of other priorities. A secondary goal is to make it clear that family does not necessarily mean relatives.

I had a good time.

This was hands down one of the worst movies I have ever experienced. I don't really write reviews of movies but this one was so bad and I was so mad at myself for watching it that I actually changed my plans to go find a computer and write this review. I don't think it would be fair if anyone else saw this movie without reading this.

Where can I start? The acting is horrible. The plot is nonsense and the editing is so bad that it is uncomfortable to watch. There is no climax and no conflict and I guess that I am supposed to care about the characters? Nothing makes sense!!!!

watch at your own risk.

Definitely should be on the must see of B movie's...Kris is great! okay, so i don't usually leave reviews. however, when i saw that this was getting kicked around i thought i better let people who like kattan know that he's still a funny, funny guy...he doesn't need the big Hollywood budget to lead a great show. believe me, if you like his work, you'll like this. it does seem to be made on a shoestring budget and even his suit doesn't fit him like the people had to shop at the goodwill just to make what budget they had to work with...then there's this really great actor, she's a black nurse, then the guy that sit's and eats donuts all the time is perfectly cast and it's just a great great movie...definitely not a 'TIME waster' type B movie. all in all you'll love it if you like Kris. Plus, you can redbox it for a $1.20! ;)

Great comedy movie. Good acting. Better than many high budget Hollywood films. Good family flick. Minimum dirty language; no "F***" bombs. The good guys win in the end. We are seniors finding it difficult to find movies for families and seniors. If you are looking for a clean comedy, here's a good movie. We would enjoy watching this movie with our grand kids. I tried to come up with minimum ten lines of text. I'm a 79 year old guy trying to follow the rules; we enjoyed the movie and would watch it again. However, the 10 line minimum makes it hard for me to review the movie. I'll not get trapped in the "ten line minimum" again. Watch the movie, you will like it; I suggest that you skip the review, unless you are more long winded than I.