C.R.A.Z.Y

C.R.A.Z.Y (127 min.)

Seen on the 28th March 2008

CRAZY is a family drama centred around Zac who is the fourth children in a family of seven. His birthday is on the 25th December and his mother always insisted there was something special about him. While growing in 60's Quebec, Canada, Zac felt a particular connection with his father. His mother, insisting on Zac's uniqueness takes him with the neighbourhood medium who tells him he is indeed special and could cure peoples ailments with just wishing for it. An unfortunate series of events with his father leads to a previously strong relationship to fraction.

In his teenage, Zac's life is none the easier as he struggles to find place while being constantly bullied by his older brother Raymond and his father. His own experiences at school are not pleasant either and during his eldest brother's wedding party things finally explode in a misunderstanding. Zac then embarks in a trip of self-discovery which leads him to Jerusalem and his ultimate reunion with his family. It is truly an interesting drama dealing with issues of acceptance and the effects of bullying. The role of religion is highlighted by the director and it does play an important part in Zac's life. A very interesting film.