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WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Pie CatLady Never watched "E.R" so this was my first experience with Eriq La Salle, very satisfying. Michael Beach was familiar from "Third Watch" where he played a likable, intelligent doctor, as he does in this film. Ty Adams, the controversial and outwardly over-confident psychiatrist, claims to "cure" mental illness without drugs. His outward egotism covers deep neuroses of fear and self-doubt, especially since his drug-free treatment resulted in the suicides of his daughter-patient, and then his devastated wife. Ty soon finds himself in conflict with Dr. Delazo (Ronny Cox), the passionless director of the mental hospital. Stress increases exponentially when Ty is assigned a new patient, the Man who calls himself Satan (Eriq La Salle). Satan seems competent, not psychotic, and he volunteered for treatment because he wants a soul. Outwardly charming and perceptive, Satan is compellingly honest yet marvelously deceptive. Every confrontation reveals a different incarnation in appearance and affect. Satan slowly strips Ty of his self-deceptions, revealing his inner demons and inability to cope. The last scenes took me by surprise, as each character is revealed in demonic form, and Ty's protestations don't save him from the fate he chose for himself. This film will stand on its strengths of characterization and theme even when the twists are no longer a shock.

disdressed12 What happens you're a psychiatrist in a mental facility and "Satan",himself Becomes your patient?well, that is the gist of this story,and it is brilliant.the movie is provocative,evocative and compelling.it brings up a multitude of questions,about life,psychiatry/psychology vs theology/religion and the meaning of existence.this is one thought provoking,deep experience.the screenplay is co-written by Jeremy Leven and Eric Jendresen adapted from Leven's own novel "Satan".Leven also wrote the screenplay for "the Notebook", "Alex and Emma", as well as "The Legend of Bagger Vance".Jendresen was the supervising producer for the mini-series "Band of Brothers" as well as the writer for 3 episodes.Michael Beach plays Dr.Ty Adams,the psychiatrist who suddenly becomes the therapist for Satan,himself.Eric La Salle(from E.R fame)not only stars as Satan,he also directs this masterpiece.Both beach and La Salle are brilliant in their respective roles.Beach as a man who starts to question first himself and then this sanity.We see his transformation from a self assured(on the surface) man with a near God complex(ironic,when Satan is your patient),to a complete wreck of a man who questions himself and his sanity,even reality.La Salle is masterful as his character very subtly and slowly,but surely, drives Dr Adams to insanity.La Salles performance is quietly understated,and minimalist,yet (from the beginning) with a hint of what his character is capable of.Add these two brilliant performances with a very strong supporting cast,and you have the ingredients for something special.however,once you add La s Salle's contribution as director,you reach a whole new level.La Salle knows how to get the best from his actors,.where to place the camera,the look of the film. how to create tension and atmosphere.the film is very stylish to be sure,but is heavy on substance as well.La Salle balances the two perfectly,creating just the right mixture.this is not a horror movie,but more of a psychological suspense thriller.if you are expecting frenetic action,you won't find it here.the movie is very dramatic,and may move too slow for some.but if you like a movie that will make you think and may even challenge you beliefs,this is your movie. 10/10

beckibeetle I just watched Crazy as Hell and am completely baffled and not a little frustrated. I do not understand the ending at all. I really enjoyed the movie; the acting was excellent and the plot was compelling, even though the state hospital setting was implausible in that they are nowhere near as nice, patients can't smoke inside, can't have a lot of personal belongings all over, neckties, sharp things, etc. At least not in Washington State. Even so, it was a thoroughly engaging movie up until the last ten minutes when I became totally lost. If anyone can explain what happened, please email me and/or post a comment. *****spoiler***** Help, please explain: was the Doc really in hell the whole time, or was it a test which he failed and went to hell when he let Satan escape? Was Satan's mother the same being, changing forms, or were they two separate entities? What was the point of the Lupa character, and the custodian (Sinbad) character?

KWBum Contains Spoiler I saw it, because I was in it.Fine, call me naive. But there it was on the shelf at the IL' Blockbuster. Lordy! Look, I don't think I met the minimum time spent in LA to get all jaded and ultra cool about these things. When you live in the real world, being an extra is pretty nifty.However, the Crazy as Hell is not nifty. What can I say? If you rent it, and watch all of it, you are, in fact, crazy as hell. Or just really really bored. Or maybe rehab would not be the worst idea?The whole thing makes little sense. Including a gratuitous scene showcasing LaSalle's odd dancing skills stuck in the middle of nowhere. There's a trick ending where you think all along Eriq is Satan, but...he isn't! Ronnie is. Sort of. At least as best as I can tell. Hell, what do I know?Maybe "What the Hell" would be better? It's just amusing to spend time working on a "production," and to see how gawdawfully seriously these people take these things, and themselves, and then find the end product so laughably bad. Didn't LaSalle watch this thing before he put it on the shelves? If I were him, I'd be, frankly, embarrassed as hell.But, what the hell, I'm in it. A bit resentful that they cut my best scene, but hell, you can still see me. I'm famous... ..like hell.