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Storyline
A recently paroled ex-con who has trouble adjusting to the wacky normalcy of life outside of prison. He has spent the last three years behind bars after getting caught committing a crime and taking the rap for his much more dangerous pal.
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He survived three years of hard time. Now comes a little family time.
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Release Date:
8 January 2010 (USA)
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Also Known As:
Enlouquecendo com a Liberdade
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Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$64,438
(USA)
(8 January 2010)
Gross:
$64,438
(USA)
(8 January 2010)
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Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Goofs
Since Tommy was already convicted and had served 36-months in a Federal prison, he would be released on parole, not probation. He would report to a Parole Agent not a Probation Officer. Parole is an early release program whereas probation is a diversionary program.
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Quotes
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first lines]
Tommy:
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to Christy's picture]
I can't believe you died.
Prison Guard:
Zelda, time to go.
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Connections
References
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
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Soundtracks
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Written and performed by
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I've had actually quite negative initial approach to this movie, regardless Sigourney Weaver's involvement who is my favourite actress. That was mainly caused by many extremely negative reviews. It's shame on me as usually I try to judge myself and never based on the reviews of critics who are very often doing weird statements. Crazy on the outside is an another example of underrated movie, totally crushed by critics. I have really enjoyed that movie. It's a debut of Tim Allen (Galaxy Quest, Toy Story) as a director. He is also a main role, a guy called Tommy, who has just left prison and wants to start new life, far from criminal past. The story shows that it won't be very easy for him. He is fully supported by his crazy sister, played by Sigourney Weaver (who teams up with Allen again, after brilliant performance in Galaxy Quest, 1999). And actually Sigourney, who isn't main character in the movie, is one of the best, if not the best element of Crazy on the outside. Of course story isn't brand new, dramatic conflicts are obvious, but this movie is great fun and provide solid, not stupid dose of humour. DVD release contains good sound and picture with English subtitles. It's really worth of your time.