Crazy About Her (2021) User Reviews

Surprising such a low rating

[dave-930-756001 · 8/10 · 2 April 2021]

Sure, it's no Saving Private Ryan or One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest but it isn't trying to be.

What it is is a solid romcom that does an effective job of exploring mental health issues and the difficulties of relationships involving people suffering from them. As others have said, you either get it or you don't. Anyone who has struggled with their mental health or has close family or friends who do will 100% "get it"

Good Combination of Romcom and Mental Illness

[Movi3DO · 8/10 · 9 March 2021]

A new Spanish romcom on Netflix. A journalist, Adri, spent a crazy night with Carla, a random girl he met at the bar. Falling in love, he tried to get into the psychiatric home to meet her.

What I loved about the movie was the interaction between Adri and the people he spent in the psychiatric home. The scenes were really sweet, especially the one where he tried to hook up a girl with Tourette's with her crush. This was also where most of the comedy was used. Most of them landed and either made me chuckled or straight up laughing.

Not only the movie was funny, it also had some unexpectedly emotional scenes, especially the one with Adri's roommate in the home. The roommate was an old man with paranoia, and his story was quite sad, but at the end it was heartwarming.

For the romance, the two actors for Adri and Carla had good chemistry, although I wanted a bit more scenes with them together to strengthen the relationship further. Because of this, I wasn't too convinced about how their scene at the end.

The unique element of the movie was combining romcom with mental illness. I felt that the movie did a decent job bringing awareness to certain conditions as well as mental illness as a whole.

The problem with the movie, in addition to the romance, was that it's still a cheesy romcom throughout, and there wasn't any surprises. However, this might not be a problem to many, like me.

Overall, a funny and quite emotional romance with a unique premise. 8/10

The meaning of a "romantic comedy "

[stylianosoteriou · 7/10 · 13 March 2021]

When i saw the trailer i thought that the movie was a comedy! It was more than that! Very good plot and all the characters are well played! One more good Spanish production as we have become accustomed to recently

Good love story

[ombrettelabeauceronne · 7/10 · 23 March 2021]

Good love story on Netflix, greatly directed. Actors are talented too.

Good effort on addressing mental health

[mariapedro-20771 · 6/10 · 1 March 2021]

The premise is good and I love that movies and TV shows are trying to contribute to reduce the stigma around psychiatric/psychological disorders. But, as a whole movie, it's not that great. Particularly when compared with another Netflix recent spanish movie about mental issues, toc toc. I'm willing to watch further similar content though.

Generic rom-com with a purpose

[mmuggi · 7/10 · 4 May 2021]

This movie is by large a generic rom-com that definitely lacks finesse. However, it has good acting performances and a sincere message. However, it is a bit too long, has a few plot holes, especially how Adri can stay hospitalized for so long without any illness. The article at the end of the film was also unnecessary as there has been no focus on this at all.

A surprisingly excellent film.

A star is born!

[wonderstone_entertainment · 7/10 · 30 August 2021]

All I know is Aixa Villagrán needs an Academy Award for her performance in this heartwarming film.

You either get it or you don't

[estefa_yellow · 10/10 · 28 February 2021]

If you have a mental disorder or if you have someone you love with a mental disorder you will understand. Life is hard for everyone.. But harder for some.

Going to Extremes to Win the Girl

[iquine · 6/10 · 16 March 2022]

Would you check yourself INTO a psychiatric institution to win over a gal you just met and shared an exciting evening with? Turns out the protagonist did just that. Dude, Adri is hit on by Carla at a hoppin' club and they parade around town doing things that one would only be dared into doing. After that night he tries to track her down from a small bit of info and as a journalist, is able to find out she is a patient at a psychiatric institution. Undeterred by this, he learns he just can't simply casually visit any patient, thus he checks himself in and LATER learns he can't easily checkout when he wants. So in he goes and he tries to reconnect with Carla but she is bipolar so things don't go smoothly. During his time there, he meets and develops relationships with other patients and does try to better their lives which is a path he may need to take to truly win Carla. Watch how this interesting concept plays out, the other lives he'll effect, what will it take for him to get back out and will Carla be able to join him? This was a fun little concept, had good character development, good acting, a bit cliché at times and I never really warmed to either character thus wasn't too drawn in their emotions but it was fairly unique to see how it ended up.

dont waste your time

[neveragain_cv · 3/10 · 1 June 2021]

Bad movie, absurd plot. Dont waste your time ,I rate the movie 3/10.

Better than I thought

[mathias-19 · 9/10 · 23 April 2021]

The beginning was funny but a typical lightweight Netflix movie. Gradually it got better, especially when the viewer realises that Carla is manic-depressive. The film is too : the opening scene is over-the-top manic, later is becomes depressive. Gradually a balance is found, accepting the reality, just as Adri accepts Carla as who she really is.

Some very funny lines. My favourite at the end : Adri "I thought you never wanted to see me again?" Carla: "I'm bipolar, I tend to change my mind".

yet another 'disable'-ation movie

[IMdber · 5/10 · 31 March 2021]

Romantic story? The movie is trying to normalize the disabled. They are people too, they think, they understand their condition, they live relatively happily in rehab clinic. Yes, no, pain of 'One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest." Moreover, the bipolar's excited state might so great that a 'normal' person can so deeply and 'happily every after'-ly fall in love.

The movie ends nicely, as in we will be together every after, when the mentally sick person gets better --- what is this? The authors simply did not know how to end it, giving a false positive spin to a hopeless situation.

I feel that this false expectation that the movie sets for the disabled, for the seriousness of their disability, for the seriousness of the impact their condition has on their close ones and society is a whole is insensitive and even offensive.

It's beautiful movie, but that's exactly what makes it offensive, cause the reality is far from pretty.

Surprising

[faer_kr · 10/10 · 27 February 2021]

A surprising Spanish romantic comedy.

It is about a boy who meets a girl on a night of lack of control and passion, but he decides to see her again and she realizes that she is an intern at a center.

Quality.

Entertaining Surprising despite looking quite generic.

The performances are at the level.

The script is good. Intelligence without being arrogant.

He talks about the importance of mental illnesses, what society labels as normal, taking risks, valuing the people who are close to us and those with different capacities.

As the Spanish film Campeones addresses disability, it tries to follow in its footsteps without succeeding.

It has a very interesting point that you can't see at first glance because it starts out like a generic movie.

Catch you Organic comedy moments and other emotional ones that touch your heart.

Crazy in love

[kosmasp · 9/10 · 30 March 2021]

Different than Beyonce meant for sure. But still crazy as can be. Now seeing the main female character, it is not really tough to make her - to decipher her ... issues? That's one way to describe her - but it also makes her fun and exciting. Of course the question is, with all the highs, there are obviously also a lot of lows along the way.

What really makes this movie though is not the crazy couple itself. Or not just to be fair - because one of the most emotional moments (or a couple of them to be truthful) comes from a side character and his daughter. Even without having children of my own - this really strikes home! I do believe that viewers will be touched by that scene .. really putting the heart into all the craziness going on.

A movie that is as heartfelt as it is funny ...

I loved it

[shaymaabahy · 10/10 · 4 March 2021]

From experience , it's an important message in the end on how to love people struggling with mental health

Beautiful but definitely you either get it or you don't.

[silviapham · 9/10 · 1 March 2021]

Beautiful way to shape the story and give insight to what it is like to suffer with mental health issues from all different types of perspectives ranging from BPD to OCD and how it effects each life in ways of openness to love and family situations. We see a lot of character growth in Adri from not understanding quite well of the people in his surroundings to making connections with each of them and understanding their human emotions and what they struggle with. My two favorite scenes was the Father who escaped because of the broken feelings he felt from being away from his daughter and how Adri got to learn how each state of mind ranges and can't be dealt with how you would normally. My most favorite scene was when Carla was trying to push away Adri at the end exploiting her worst traits trying to see if he would leave. Personally it is very hard to be open if you have struggled with something that pushes people away but to watch Adri promise love her through good and bad even when he knows it is going to be hard made my little girl heart flutter. To be let down so many times to have someone stay even if you aren't sure they will in the long run but to just have hope and to hear someone will stay even when they know it won't be easy and they won't try to change you. I really love how this movie was directed. I give it a 9/10 only because if there was a sequel I truly wonder if they will stay together because in reality BPD really puts strain and struggle into a relationship and no matter how close two people are they will never truly understand and feel what goes through the mind of the person struggling with BPD nor will the person with BPD feel completely understood. But truly this is an amazing movie, and you either get it or you don't based on your mindset and how open you are to understand.

Great movie

[Sharknun1 · 9/10 · 28 February 2021]

It is good from start to the end. Defenrtly worth of time.

A pure genuine love story

[urokhan-78833 · 10/10 · 26 February 2021]

This is my first ever review of a romantic movie. I have watched tons of movies so this makes me qualified to write a review about a master art romantic movie. This movie is very genuine and the acting done by all actors is just amazing specially the lead female actress and lead male actor. Its a tear of joy and the same time of grief the problems these people face the agony of not being normal the feeling to return to normal world and be normal people and the love between audri and carla its so authentic. Please watch this movie it should be selected for an oscar.

Surprisingly brilliant

[dskywalker0 · 9/10 · 16 August 2021]

This is the first film I've ever watched that didn't have a wrong take on mental health. I think it's a very sensitive topic and it deserves the respect it's shown by the portrayal of each character, both on how they're written and performed. I honestly think everyone should watch films like this one, maybe they'd be more sensitive to people who deal with these issues IRL. Brilliant.

Amazing movie

[dorisna · 10/10 · 2 March 2021]

A great way for understanding people with mental disorders, it's just an amazing movie, it touches deep feelings through all the story. Great actors, great story, definitely a must, totally loved it!

Wow!

[oshiyoyeolusegun-71607 · 10/10 · 15 March 2021]

At first I was not into the movie quickly but later i got in. All I can say is just WOW. Excellent script writing, excellent acting & casting.

I love Carla most just she executed the character so well in this movie. I could keep writing on & on but just see this movie and try to watch it late night before bedtime.

The after effect is really amazing! I'm all smiles going to bed tonight...

Good Job!

We all need love!

[yasin-99896 · 9/10 · 8 March 2021]

A pleasant comedy that conveys a beautiful and profound message. The message refers to people who suffer from mental disorders, people who need our love and understanding in order to be able to accept themselves. If the dialogues had been a little more fun, I would have given it a grade of 10.

Very good movie

[reneema-24902 · 10/10 · 2 March 2021]

Top 10! You have to see this movie it's fun and deep

A Crazy Good Love Story

[packmanproductions · 9/10 · 13 March 2021]

When a one-night stand turns into much more sometimes we find out the extremes a person will go for love. Adrian meets Carla in a bar but when he finds out she resides at a psychiatric hospital he pretends to be a patient to be with her. This story reminds us that we can't just love mental illness away. A heartfelt look at people who live behind the gates where they can be themselves when living in the so-called "normal" world is impossible. You'll be laughing through tears in this excellent Spanish romantic comedy.

Nice Movie

[shashimothe · 10/10 · 26 February 2021]

Its Good Movie to watch and If he/she Bipolar concept its great idea to make film