tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767719024051592524.post9042385953394979892..comments2024-03-26T11:14:33.896-07:00Comments on Seattle<br> Film<br> Blog: The Not-So-Crazy Teens of Jean-Marc Vallée's C.R.A.Z.Y. and Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer's Quinceañeramwhybarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02877398873047521007noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767719024051592524.post-75060873472076059522006-06-04T09:37:00.000-07:002006-06-04T09:37:00.000-07:00I see what you're saying, but have a different...I see what you're saying, but have a different take on it. Zac's sexuality is at the forefront of the story, but it's always implied, never defined. We don't get to see him come out of the closet or describe himself as gay. His father, however, suspects the truth early on, and it disgusts him. Zac loves his father, so he internalizes that disgust & spends most of the film living the straight life--girlfriend & everything. But he isn't happy. So it may not be your typical gay coming-of-age story, but that's exactly what I liked about it.<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767719024051592524.post-87319880507753785442006-06-04T05:48:00.000-07:002006-06-04T05:48:00.000-07:00Thanks for writing up C.R.A.Z.Y. I kept intending...Thanks for writing up C.R.A.Z.Y. I kept intending to but never got back to it. Contrary to available descriptions of this film, it is not a "Gay coming-of-age" story. I have some concern that even mentioning it, (other than as a caution) furthers what is a misleading description of the film. The central character's sexual confusion/identity is only one element among several others given equal importance in the story. Michel's struggles with life in the entertainment world and its inherent trappings, including his own drug use are given significant focus. The life and troubles of the older brother are explored to an equal degree. The father's relationship to the rest of the family is also important. Every time they get together, over a period of twenty+ years, Dad insists on dragging out the same old Charles Aznavour record and bellowing the words to everyone's chagrin, it's hilarious! Did I mention they are Quebecers? I'm afraid this film will draw an audience expecting to see something it is not, but hopefully leaving with an appreciation for what C.R.A.Z.Y. is actually about. It is a thoughtful and well-conceived family melodrama with many humorous and touching moments. I did enjoy your concise description. We are in total agreement on this one!<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com