Crazy Eyes

Young Alcoholics In Love: Amusing, But Not A Particularly In-Depth Character Study
Adam Sherman's "Crazy Eyes" fits squarely into the sub-category of drama that features boozy reprobates as metaphors for the dissolution of the American dream. At best, these character stories can be hard hitting and disturbing. At worst, they can seem tired and self-involved. Truthfully, I'm no big fan of "Crazy Eyes." The movie itself is well made and some of the performances are nice, but what it really lacks (for me) is heart. This tale of wasted potential and unexplained privilege is a familiar one. I don't know why, exactly, I was supposed to care about the principle characters in "Crazy Eyes." They were not particularly likable, nor do they have to be, but they ALSO weren't developed with enough depth to make them compelling. That was the disconnect for me. When I think of the many powerful and challenging movies about alcoholic debauchery and codependency that I've seen through the years, I felt that "Crazy Eyes" just served up a lightweight version of other more...

"CHARMING, ENGAGING, DRAMATIC!"
Zach is currently living what he believes to be the 'Good Life.' He's living the Hollywood bachelor dream-come-true life, and has his own bartender pal right by his side. Top priority for Zach is Party Life with plenty to drink and lots of fun. Then, he meets a woman that he cannot have a relationship with, and the family drama begins, along with issues and challenges. Is he ready to grow-up and step into responsibility as an adult? This film is raw, honest, and entertaining. An Enjoyable love story with Great acting Performance. Highly Recommended!

Good Examination of Alcoholics
As a person who has been around many alcoholics and seen many stories about alcoholics, I do have to say that this movie is the best example of an alcoholic relationship that I have ever seen.

Zach is very wealthy, young entrepreneur that has made a ton of money and does not really have a life. The only life that Zach seems to have is drinking and having sex with women who only date him for his wealth. And along comes Crazy Eyes who Zach decides that he has to have sexually. Rebecca (Crazy Eyes) is determined that Zach will only be a friend and Zach is determined that Rebecca will be more.

What makes this movie interesting are the games that are played by Rebecca as she is determined to have Zach on her own terms. Becca believes that she is the better person because she is poorer than Zach, and as such she thinks she knows more about life than he does. Through the whole movie Becca criticizes and belittles Zach even though she does things that are just as...

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