“Crazy/Beautiful” is a classic story of an addict–until the end.
Review: Crazy/Beautiful
I recently stumbled onto a 2001 movie about an addict and her enablers, "Crazy/Beautiful," starring Kirsten Dunst. I hesitate to litter this Report with a review of what in the end turns into a terribly misleading story that serves only to perpetuate the seemingly endless myths of addiction, but it does offer a decent portrayal of alcoholism and enabling. And by the way, you can click here to view a number of my movie reviews.
Kirsten Dunst's portrayal of an out-of-control early-stage alcohol/other-drug addict is decent in terms of behaviors. In classic fashion, she blames everyone else for all her problems, is completely irresponsible and turns on a dime against those who are out of favor (her doting dad, for ...
