crazy/beautiful Movie Review 2001

Cultural clash and teen relationship troubles all set in the affluent neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. Latino Carlos (Hernandez), from the wrong-side-of-the tracks in East L.A., is going to the rich high school in order to better himself. Nicole (Dunst) is the self-destructive wealthy chick (and congressman's daughter) who shows him that money doesn't buy happiness because she's got troubles, man. Familiar teen flick redeemed somewhat by the lead performances with handsome newcomer Hernandez appealing as a decent guy who's intrigued by willful, misunderstood hottie Dunst.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 99 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Teen Angst, Wrong Side of the Tracks, Romantic Drama, School Daze, Culture Clash, Hispanic America, L.A., On the Rocks, Politics, Dads, Teen Romance

Screenplay

Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

Cast

Kirsten Dunst, Jay Hernandez, Taryn Manning, Rolando Molina, Bruce Davison, Lucinda Jenney, Soledad St. Hilaire

Cinematography

Shane Hurlbut

Director

John Stockwell

Music

Paul Haslinger

Other

Steve Weiss, Evyen Klean, P.J. Bloom, Melissa Kent, Tom Meyer, Susan Matheson, Maia Javan

Producer

Harry Ufland, Mary Jane Ufland, Rachel Pfeffer, Touchstone Pictures