In the seventies Strange Fruit were at the top of their game, and they lived the rock lifestyle to the max. Even their demise was glamorous...... lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. 20 years on and these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance......Like the fictional band, Still Crazy has since fallen into obscurity almost twenty years after it's release.Certainly the studios felt they had another 'The Full Monty' on their hands, but alas, it was not to be. What you get, is a rather wonderful cast having a whale of a time sending themselves up in what isn't just a funny comedy, it's also a drama referring to nostalgia, lost youth, and finding the person you once were.The band are all at their lowest ebb, when we first meet them, living lies, living in fear, owning an unwanted business, and chasing impossible dreams.The cast are wonderful, and they all have their own character arcs in the narrative. One may say that Bill Nighy is the best thing in the film, but whilst he is equally hilarious and tragic, it's Jimmy Nail who puts in the one performance that stands out.And with a cast that includes, Rea, Spall, Davis, and Zoe Ball, that's one big performance.Connelly is also great, he could be classed as the antagonist to their failings, as he's always vexing the band in someway or another.If this were made today, with the same cast, no doubt it would be huge, but if you do come across this film, check it out, it's quite brilliant.

In the seventies Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. 20 years on and these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance. Is This Going To Be Remembered By The Oscars? No, Is This Top 250 Material? No, Is This The Funniest Thing I Have Seen In A Long Time? Yes. Now This Music Is Surprisingly Good. All The Performances Were Outstanding...Especially Bill Nighy Because He Was Supposed To Be Playing A Flaky Character & He Does It Well. This Is One Great Movie. I Won't Go Poking Holes In This Movie Because It Sounds Kinda Bad When The Director Died 6 Years Ago. At Times Like Watching This You Wonder If Your Favourite Band Acts Like This...I Doubt Evanescence, 3 Days Grace Or Poets Of The Fall Act Like This...Still Other Bands Might. All In All A Funny Movie.

I agree with what "veinbreaker" wrote with regards to the "Ahhhh" feeling you get at the end of this movie. I absolutely loved the locations they chose to film, the songs were well written and interesting, especially the psychedelic sounding track on which Hans Matheson sings. It's trippy. Nighy was fab in his role, Nail "nailed" it, Beano was the typical drummer, and Rea kept it together. Bruce Robinson was awesome. Helena was a lovely girlfriend. But I felt Juliet Aubrey's performance was gorgeous. The scenes between Aubrey & Robinson killed me! Perfectly played and the music behind the scene was spot on! Too bad not many more musicians have checked this movie out! They ought to!I've told all my musician friends. great quote by Jimmy Nail's character: "it's supposed to be rock & roll, not the Phantom of the f*****g opera!"

As an aging rocker, this movie mentions Heep and Quo - my 2 favourite bands ever - but with the incredible cast (everyone) - and the fantastic storyline - I just love this piece of creative genius. I cannot recommend it more highly - and Mick Jones added so much (Foreigner lead and primary songwriter along with the greatest rock singer ever - Lou Gramm) - I have watched this great work more than 10 times- Bill Nighy - what a voice - and Jimmy Nail - talent oozes from every pore - then Astrid.... and Karen..... what more could an aging rocker ask for!! 10/10 - bloody brilliant.Alastair, Perth, Western Oz, Originally from Windsor, England.