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"This is classic comedy. Dudley Moore plays Emery, a goofy little ad ex who is fed up with the lies consumers are fed every day. His TRUTH IN ADVERTISING idea wins him a one way ticket to the loony bin where he meets sweet and naive Cathy (Daryl Hannah) Together the staff and other clients at the mental hospital are determined to make something of themselves. They are energized and inspired by Emery, who unwittingly wins back his former company's interest after an accidental truthful ad campaign makes headlines! This movie is full of fun, and will have you remembering a few clever lines. Wouldn't you just LOVE to tell someone off who is driving while talking on a cellular phone like Emery did ! It will also make you think twice about the advertising jibberish you see around you every day, since virtually NOBODY tells the truth in advertising."
You'll never forget it
pattiyork1 | Karup, Denmark | 03/28/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I decided to write a review because time and time again there are things that I come across in life that harken back to this movie. It's been nearly 15 years since the movie was released and yet I still remember many of the jokes from this film and many of the characters. I always recommend that people go get this movie. It's good for laughs and while it's no Oscar contender, you'll never forget it!"
A one-joke movie - but it's not a bad joke
Trevor Willsmer | London, England | 02/09/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Crazy People is a one joke movie, but the joke is given enough amusing variations as a very unwell looking adman Dudley Moore (in a part he took over when mystifying original choice John Malkovich walked out) starts designing honest ad campaigns and finds himself committed to a mental hospital alongside several benignly stereotyped cuckoos (this is NOT an attempt at an accurate portrayal of mental health) only to draw them into his brutal-truth-in-advertising campaign when the concept catches on. Some of the mock ads are great ("Don't go to France. The French are annoying. Come to Greece instead - we're nicer."), although there is one that falls horribly flat for modern audiences due to events long after its production - in this case a campaign for United Airlines stressing the dangers of flying but adding "Most of our passengers get there alive."
As usual per Paramount's back-catalogue releases, no extras, just a decent widescreen transfer."
Dvd movie
Kincaid Kjeedo | 06/08/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"saw this movie so very many years ago and was thrilled to have been able to purchase it after so many years...loved seeing it again"
"CRAZY PEOPLE" TAKES AN AMUSING LOOK AT COMMERCIALS!
P. Mitchell | Somerville, MA. USA | 11/05/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
""Crazy People" takes an amusing look at the Advertising Industry. How I wish the hillarious commercials and billboards in this film were real! The basic premise of this film is that an advertising executive, Emery (played by Dudley Moore), decides that he wants to be honest and stop lying to the public. He is sent to a mental hospital, and thought to have had a nervous breakdown, when he presents his newest brainstorms to his boss. In the meantime, his ads get printed in error, which are an overnight sensation. The CEO of the advertisement company decides that Emery is an advertising genius and the fun begins, as Emery and his fellow mental patients write the most hillarious commercials you can imagine. There are some silly parts to this film, but you will not be able to stop laughing at the ads written by the crazy people. Darryl Hannah also stars in this film. In addition, there is a great character in this film that is a particular favorite of mine. I refer to him as the "Hello" man. He is one of the mental patients who writes commercials. He resembles Larry of the Three Stooges and his favorite word is "Hello". I won't spoil it for you, but keep your eye on him, he is a riot. As the credits are rolling at the end of this film, you will see words to the "Hello Song" (sung by the "Hello" man) with bouncing ball on the words, so you can sing along. Very funny! Don't miss this one!