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Get Crazy
Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes.
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Plot Summary
In a chaotic New Year's Eve concert at a massive arena, a punk rock band called The Dead End Kids attempts to perform their final show before going to jail. Meanwhile, a greedy businessman schemes to shut down the venue permanently. The night devolves into a series of bizarre performances, escalating antics, and a battle for the soul of the arena.
Critical Reception
Get Crazy was met with a largely negative reception from critics, who found its humor and musical numbers disjointed and unfocused. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to its box office failure.
What Reviewers Say
Fails to deliver consistent laughs or compelling musical sequences.
The film suffers from a lack of cohesive plot and memorable characters.
Despite a talented cast, the chaotic energy often becomes overwhelming and unfocused.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative experience, with many finding the film's humor too hit-or-miss and the music not engaging enough. Some appreciated the punk rock energy but felt it didn't translate well into a cohesive film.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'Louie Louie', but it was changed due to potential trademark issues with the song of the same name.
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