Blu-ray Review – Crazy People

"Crazy People" reportedly had some difficulties making it to the screen, with original star John Malkovich exiting the production after weeks of work, joined by co-star Michelle Pfeiffer, while writer Mitch Markowitz was eventually fired from what was meant to be his directorial debut. It's not an easy start for any feature, but this production was cursed, forcing producers to clean up the mess by hiring Tony Bill ("My Bodyguard") to take over as the helmer, while Dudley Moore was brought in to replace Malkovich, joined by co-star Daryl Hannah. This feel of moviemaking panic creeps into "Crazy People," which takes a promising idea for a ripe farce about the world of advertising and slowly sands off all the rough edges, trying to bring warm feelings to an endeavor that should be served ice cold. There are laughs in the film, big ones too, but the whole offering comes across as half-baked, resembling a picture that once had a clear idea of what it wanted to be, only to change almost everything at the last minute, ending up an unsatisfying blend of tones and jokes. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com