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Plot:
This gently satirical British comedy chronicles the quixotic reunion of a late, arguably not-so-great, and unlamented '70s rock band, Strange Fruit, with a winning mix of humor and poignancy. The "Fru...( read more 
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MCT:October 2, 2008Great movie, some things hit close to home for an aging musician.
Also any musician that has ever been on tour can relate with quite a few scenes in this movie.
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one of my fav films of the last ten years.....brilliant writing and acting . . . Bill Nighy a revelation as band front man...Jimmy Nail understated performance , and Tim Spalls 's comic turn ...music good too !
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MCT:May 21, 2008wow i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think its a bloody riot movie 2 watch because this is just so funny 2 watch...the whole cast of this movie all play really good parts throughout the movie...jimmy naill was brilliant...bill nighy is maybe my favourite character in this movie n timothy spall was great because he is always running away from the girl...this has a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie this is a really enjoyable british comedy movie 2 watch
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MCT:December 29, 2007
Before Bill Nighy was a pirate with an octopuss' face, he was the lead singer of Strange Fruit. A delightful comedy about a group from yesteryear trying to capture the public's attention with a reunion. The comedy lies between bandmates and road crew and the public. Let's just say Strange Fruit don't get the warm reception they had hoped for.
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MCT:September 30, 2007
I REALLY like this film. It's the story of a once-legendary 70's rock band called Strange Fruit who split acrimoniously and then are asked to reunite for a 20th anniversary concert. They are of course VERY rusty, as they all moved on outside the music business, and there are a lot of old wounds from their days together that are just scabbed over but not quite healed.
There's just so much about this to like I don't know where to start, but how about the cast. Everyone including Stephen Rea and Timothy Spall do a great job, but Bill Nighy stands out as the cocky lead singer who believes the whole band hates him because he replaced a beloved singer who OD'd years before. And Billy Connelly nearly steals the show as the roadie Hughie, who acts as a chorus for the action and a babysitter for the band. And Actor/Director/Screenwriter Bruce Robinson puts on the wearied and wounded rock star coat like he's been wearing it all his life.
The original music, while not quite Grammy quality, is a good fit and sounds like it could be 70's arena rock. And why not? It was written by such as Mick Jones and Jeff Lynne, not a bunch of idiot screenwriters who haven't listened to the radio since Glenn Miller. And the fact that the actors did their own singing just made things even better. The singing sounds a little rough, but I think that's the point. These guys are older and out of practice, and they should sound like it.
If you liked The Commitments, pair it up with this as a double feature. Some really funny scenes, along with some poignant ones as well, make this film a delight. "The Flame Still Burns". -
MCT:August 7, 2007
What do you get when a has-been group of 70's rockers gets together again? A pretty good movie! You can imagine the unfinished conflicts that must be resolved.
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MCT:July 11, 2007
The only reason I started watching this, was because I walked down stairs and saw my Dad watching it on HBO. so I decided to hang around cause they had English accents. Anyway this is a movie aout a rock band that broke up and then gets back together 20 years later. The plot may sound simple but this film has a lot to offer. It features DYNAMITE by Billy Connely and especially Timmothy Spall. Its a lot of fun to watch a bunch of 30-40 yr olds try and be a 70s rock band. The chemestry between all these people is just great. I absolutely adored this move, it kind of touches you in a "Clerksy" sort of way.
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MCT:June 27, 2007
This movie, although it hasn't received a lot of notoriety, is really funny. A look at aging rock stars.
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MCT:June 22, 2007
This one belongs along with Spinal Tap. But, Still Crazy rockets straight up because it is an inspiring movie, along with its comedy bits (which are stringed one after another), the characters have a depth that is to be admired, more so if you're a musician like me. A little tough to find as a DVD, grab it even if in VHS!. The soundtrack by the way is EXCELLENT!
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MCT:June 20, 2007
Again, a film which shows British cinema is still kicking. Bill Nighy has never been better (well, maybe)
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MCT:June 19, 2007
A really well done movie that is both dramatic and funny. Rea, Nighy, and Connolly were great in this film. The best film done about this subject and I am including Almost Famous. A brilliant surprise of a movie. Rock on.
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MCT:June 1, 2007
Great fun. Basically get a lot of funny actors together and come up with the second greatest Rock Comedy after Spinal Tap.
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MCT:March 19, 2007
Still Crazy is a story about the attempt of a 70's rock band to make a comeback 20 years after splitting up. The plot is human, funny, and compelling, and the music (which the actors play and sing themselves) is both well written and well performed. I'd recommend this movie to just about anyone who likes rock.
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MCT:March 7, 2007Aging rock band members agree to a reunion and soon all the old disagreements and arguments resurface. Even old flames rekindle. Are they going to make it second time around - good satirical British comedy that features Bily Connelly and Jumy Nail as two of the band members - good parts by both.
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MCT:March 7, 2007
This perfectly cast but weakly scripted affectionate portrait of a has-been 70s rock band trying to make a comeback suffers from the usual faults of british comedy ie it's far too formulaic and predictable; it's as middle of the road as the music it parodies.. However, it's still mildly amusing though never laugh out loud funny, but suffers greatly in comparison to the far superior This Is Spinal Tap.
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MCT:February 23, 2007
Much-overlooked but top-rate skewering of rock and its lifestyle, excesses and attitudes...and as a rock musician myself, I loved every minute of it.
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MCT:January 14, 2007
this film really took me by surprise but i loved it. great singing, and inspired cast choice throughout, yet criminally under-rated, def watch this!
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MCT:January 9, 2007
Bill Nighy captures the languid weariness of the former career hedonist in a performance clearly inspired by, oh, just about any surviving member of Led Zeppelin. Brilliant.
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MCT:October 25, 2006
Have watched this a billion dozen times, and it never gets old. Billy connelly gave it that little extra something.
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MCT:September 10, 2006
not seen it in ages but i've got it on video and is pretty cool.great old music making a come back!!
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MCT:August 25, 2006
Commedia inglese sulla reunion di un gruppo anni '70,soprattutto per appassionati di musica...ma dovrebbe piacere a tutti."the flame still burns!"
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MCT:July 12, 2006
This is a classic movie about a british rock band from the 70's that reforme in the 90's after not seeing each other for 20 years. Largely directed at bands like AC\DC, Deep Purple, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Hendrix, Pink Floyd just to name a few.
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MCT:June 12, 2006
The best rock'n roll movie of all-time, even better than the might Tap. The music is brilliant, characters are outstanding, the story takes you on a massive roller-coaster ride as you genuinely feel the pain while at the same time laugh your butt off at their misadventures. I can't recommend this movie enough, it is on my very short list of my favourite movies ever, I have saw at least 2000, and this one is at worst in the top 3. Watch it now, thank me later.
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