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Movie Review - Crystal Fairy

Crystal Fairy ** (Unrated) Michael Cera stars in this odd stoner-quest comedy, playing an annoying American who goes to Chile, where he meets some guys for a trek to the coastal desert region for a mescaline trip. Along the way, they pick up a latter-day hippie (Gaby Hoffman), whose character gives the film its title, and whatever heart my be found in its script. The Chilean lads guys are amazingly tolerant of Cera’s whiny pushiness. He’s the one who gets coked up at a party on the eve of their journey and invites Crystal to join them, then wakes up denying he did, and trying to get the others to ditch her. For a kid who has done so well with nice-guy roles, he’s surprisingly effective at playing a putz.

The story and its adventurers meander through their intoxicants and the countryside with little that should make the proceedings interesting to most audiences. There is enough nudity to keep it unrated, but it’s hardly an erotic experience. For me, the film peaked when they swam in the ocean, thanks to a wonderfully ironic musical choice. Cera’s fans may enjoy his stretch, but there’s not much to nourish any other cinematic appetites. (7/19/13)

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