Get Crazy
Get Crazy

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Get Crazy

1983
Movie
92 min
English

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.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users55%
Director: Allan ArkushGenres: Comedy, Music, Rock

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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