Still Crazy
In the 1970s, Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. Twenty years on, these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance.
Critics Sentiment
Brian joins final performance during The Flame Still Burns song
Ray falls into canal after buying drugs, rescued by Karen's daughter
The film's biggest swing comes from Ray's canal rescue at the midpoint (4.6) to finding Brian alive in the psychiatric hospital (8.1), representing the transition from the band's lowest point to their emotional breakthrough.
Still Crazy follows a predictable but satisfying arc that starts slow, dips significantly during the band's struggles and Ray's breakdown, then builds to an emotionally powerful finale. While critics found the middle section somewhat formulaic and cliched, the strong performances and genuine character development carry the film to a beloved conclusion. The ending's emotional payoff, particularly Brian's return and the final song performance, elevated the overall experience for most viewers.
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Stephen Rea
Tony Costello
Billy Connolly
Hughie
Jimmy Nail
Les Wickes
Timothy Spall
David "Beano" Baggot
Bill Nighy
Ray Simms
Juliet Aubrey
Karen Knowles
Helena Bergström
Astrid Simms
Bruce Robinson
Brian Lovell
Hans Matheson
Luke Shand
Rachael Stirling
Clare Knowles
Phil Daniels
Neil Gaydon
Phil Davis
Limo Driver
Frances Barber
Lady in Black
Zoë Ball
Zoë
Virginia Clay
Young Karen
Luke Garrett
Young Hughie
Sean McKenzie
Young Beano
Rupert Penry-Jones
Young Ray
Matthew Finney
Young Brian
Alex Palmer
Young Les
Crew
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