Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Colibel Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

PlatinumRead Just so...so bad

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Carlos Martinez Escalona I'm still a bit breathless after watching this film (pretty late, 10 years after)... but it carries you away with such power that in certain moments it becomes a bit difficult to keep your cool. I suppose everyone can feel related to one or other of the characters. After reading the original novel, you know what to expect, but the way this book was put into film makes it one of the best films on the subject I've seen yet.Benni is portrayed unflinchingly by Robert Stadlober. His role is not only believable, it is -I may be exaggerating, as always, perfect. It's a memorable film with one of the best soundtracks I remember from a non-musical-film. Maybe the strength given to some scenes by the perfectly chosen songs is one of the reasons you must watch the film. It will tear off some of your memories, or maybe it will call your own adolescent back to tell you some things you, and I, should never forget.

erikeriksen Unlike some other people around who give a bad ranking just because they didn't under that: 1) Germany movies are in German --> we don't speak English just because you want us to, even though we could 2) NOT every movie about teenager as a bad American teenage comedy/slapstick The movie Crazy is more or less a Drama about a young handicapped boy (the protagonist can't control the right side of his body) who happens to come to a new boarding school which is located in a beautiful castle in Germany. The movie then revolves around him being the new guy, how he finds friends and how he falls in love with a girl. BUT also due to his handicaps he has a tough standing in the school. After all the movie is not a comedy, but a very touching drama with some funny parts. I really recommend it to everyone who is open for new things.

Masztaar NO this is not a good european verision of a teenage movie, first of all, its in german, and i dont like or understand that language so i had to read the subtitles, thats not an argument but i just thought you should know =) Anyways, the movie is not at all good, mostly its embarassing and its more like a movie for kids age 10-12 so they can learn how it works when youre about 16 yrs old IN GERMANY (obvioulsy), this is not at all how i was when i was 16, neither was anyone i know.. this is more like a german tv-series cut together in to a movie. Everyone just face it, theres NO european teenage movies that are good, except for maybe some comedies."figuring things out by yourself is the only freedom anyone really has, USE that freedom, make up your own mind"

astronic This film is a portrait of the half-spastic teenage boy Benjamin who has to visit a boarding school because of his lousy marks in Math. He didn't make the best experiences in life before and got serious self-esteem issues. After a rough start at his new school, he starts making friends, falls in love with a girl and does some American Pieish teenage stuff.Beside some comedy elements, the film is told in a very serious way, focussing on Benjamin and his problems.If you already don't like this story outline, save your time and watch something else. If you do, please be aware of the following:1) Benjamin is a total loser. Whatever he does, he does it terribly wrong and then he goes for self-pity all the time. For me he wasn't that kind of "charming loser" who you can feel sympathy for and laugh with. Instead he and his behavior really annoyed me and with my own teenage years not so far behind I could barely stand watching.2) The film hardly tries to be realistic and the story seems to be but from my experience the characters just aren't (except for Janosch maybe). And yes, I know this film is based on an auto-biography written by a 17-year old - but having some experiences with German schools and German youth myself, I don't believe him.3) Showing the sexual awakening really is an important thing for a film with this subject. But I doubt that teenage boys do an "Ejaculate on the cookie"-contest where everyone has to hit a cookie with his sperm during mass-masturbation in the woods and the loser has to eat the sperm-wet cookie afterwards. Although it kinda amused me in a contemptible way, it's nor funny neither underlining the serious attempts of this film.4) There's a sub-plot about Benjamin's family and his father betraying his wife - still, I don't know why it's there and where to put it. It just bored me.Well, I personally hated this film for having the character of Benjamin, being without a message, concept, scheme, whatever and it's failing attempts to be dramatic and serious. However, I can image that some people may find it sensible and touching. If you liked "The Other Sister" you'll probably like this one, too. I hated both.17-year old boys shouldn't write an autobiography and if they do, it doesn't seem to be the best idea to make a film out of it.2 out of 10.