Crystal Fairy (2013)
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71% of critics liked it
(7 reviews) -
99% want to see it
(152 ratings)
Jamie is a boorish, insensitive American twentysomething traveling in Chile, who somehow manages to create chaos at every turn. He and his friends are planning on taking a road trip north to experience a legendary shamanistic hallucinogen called the San Pedro cactus. In a fit of drunkenness at a… More Jamie is a boorish, insensitive American twentysomething traveling in Chile, who somehow manages to create chaos at every turn. He and his friends are planning on taking a road trip north to experience a legendary shamanistic hallucinogen called the San Pedro cactus. In a fit of drunkenness at a wild party, Jamie invites an eccentric woman-a radical spirit named Crystal Fairy-to come along. What is meant to be a devil-may-care journey becomes a battle of wills as Jamie finds himself locking horns with his new traveling companion. But on a remote, pristine beach at the edge of the desert, the magic brew is finally imbibed, and the true adventure begins. Preconceived notions and judgments fall away, and the ragtag group breaks through to an authentic moment of truth.
- Directed By
- Sebastián Silva
- Written By
- Sebastián Silva
- Genres
- Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jul 12, 2013 Limited
- Studio
- IFC Films
Critic Reviews
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Jordan Hoffman, Film.com
an unusually insightful look at self-imposed false identities and group dynamics
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Brian Tallerico, Film Threat
The movie actually plays not unlike the all-night hallucinatory drug experience that its characters seek - there are some ups and downs but the crash comes long before the sun comes up.
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Fred Topel, Suite101.com
Stoner arthouse, if you will.
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Josh Jackson, Paste Magazine
The sparse plot nonetheless provides opportunities for a little self-reflection and some original, dark humor, making the druggy affair a worthwhile trip to the theater.
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Ty Cooper, HeyUGuys
Whether Crystal Fairy will play well to those who aren't familiar with drugs or drug culture remains to be seen. I can say though that I absolutely loved this film and would highly recommend you give it a shot.
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Cast
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Michael Cera
as Jamie
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Gaby Hoffmann
as Crystal Fairy
- Juan Andrés Silva
- José Miguel Silva
- Agustín Silva
