Film Review – Crystal Fairy

“Crystal Fairy” (actually titled “Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus
and 2012” before somebody wised up during the marketing process) is an
odd picture made for a specialized moviegoing mood. It’s rambling and
spaced-out, with an absurdly severe conclusion that mucks with the
strange tonality of the work, yet writer/director/co-star Sebastian
Silva finds a breezy rhythm that’s worth a look. There’s also a question
of star Michael Cera, who finds a place of mild comedy and wickedly
passive-aggressive behavior that suits his limited dramatic range,
making his performance something special in a film that’s not especially
convincing with its quirk and qualities of observation.
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