Nobody is Crazy – Movie Review
Director: Federico J Arioni
Writer: Federico J Arioni (Screenplay)
Cast
- Federico J Arioni
- Manuel Gutierrez
- Lara Ammi Wheeler
- Kiran Sharbis
Plot: Some elements of comedy in a drama where a teenager with OCD meets an eccentric masked guy who claims he can travel through time.
Runtime: 1 Hour 44 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Nobody is Crazy starts as we meet teenager Rafael (Gutierrez). He lives with his mother who wants him to fix himself, however, OCD isn’t something he can just shake off. His mother gives him one last chance, a support group, or he will go and live with his father, which means military school.
However, Rafael’s life is going to change after he gets approached by a stranger in a mask, claiming to be from the past. The stranger starts offering life lessons, which leads to Rafael learning to open up more in life. However, his doubts start to creep in, despite Rafael meeting someone else Daria (Wheeler) to give him someone else in his life.
Verdict on Nobody is Crazy
Nobody is Crazy is a comedy drama following a teenager struggling to deal with OCD. His family doesn’t give him the best support but one last attempt to learn to live his condition, changes his life. It comes from meeting a stranger claiming to have the ability to travel through time. All leading to the teenager learning important life lessons and learning to manage his condition.
This is a moving story about understanding life. It shows that sometimes things are difficult, and it is about learning to adapt. The message about understanding mental health conditions is clear and unlike certain Hollywood movies, the condition doesn’t get overplayed. It gives us a realistic look at how things are unfolding in everyday life. If you are a fan of time-travelling characters, you will enjoy this one a lot. It leaves us with a wonderful conclusion that we will remember for days.
Where to Watch
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Final Thoughts – Nobody is Crazy is a delightful story about understanding the importance of life.
