Common Sense Media Review
By Andrea Beach
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Quirky Spanish romcom inspires empathy; lots of swearing.
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Crazy About Her
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What's the Story?
Adri (Alvaro Cervantes) becomes CRAZY ABOUT HER after the most adventurous, exciting, and passionate nights he's ever spent with Carla (Susana Abaitua). Carla makes it clear from the beginning that this is to be a one-time thing only, and that they'll never see each other again. Adri agrees at first, but becomes obsessed with tracking Carla down so he can see her again. Eventually he finds her living in a facility for people with mental disorders. So determined is he to talk to Carla again, Adri gets himself admitted into the facility, and learns that Carla has bipolar disorder. As he starts to gain Carla's trust, he'll also have to win over her protective friends as part of the process for being released. Adri urges them to take risks, and to see what they can accomplish if they'd only try. Eventually they discover that there's no "trying" your way out of bipolar disorder. But can they learn how to live with it, together?
Is It Any Good?
This is a charming, quirky, funny, and poignant romantic comedy that refreshingly treats characters with mental disorders as whole people, and should inspire empathy and understanding from viewers. Crazy About Her treats all its characters with compassion and dignity, without ever being heavy-handed or overly sentimental. The talented cast hit all the right notes, bringing the humor in for a perfect landing every time. But it's a gentle humor mixed with genuine emotion, so if you're looking for a nonstop, side-splitting laugh-fest, this isn't it.
The characters are all adults, mostly in their 30s, but teens will relate to the rush of excitement from falling in love, and the ups and downs of figuring out a new relationship. Lots of strong language, mention of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use, and a mature sex scene make it best for older teens and up.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Crazy About Her treats people with psychiatric disorders. Is it realistic? Are the characters being made fun of? When is it OK to laugh, or is it ever OK?
What about all the strong language? Is it realistic? Does that matter? How much is too much in movies and other media?
How much sex is OK in movies, TV, games, etc.? Is there too much in this movie? Is seeing it on screen different from reading it? Does it create realistic expectations?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : February 26, 2021
- Cast : Alvaro Cervantes , Susana Abaitua , Luis Zahera
- Director : Dani de la Orden
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy
- Run time : 102 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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