You So Crazy
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You So Crazy is a stand up comedy film starring Martin Lawrence
. It was his first major film
and stand up act. The film was directed by Thomas Schlamme, who is most notable for filming scores of television series such as Ally McBeal
and Spin City
. The film features a young Lawrence in a black, leather suit similar to the wardrobe worn by Eddie Murphy
in his films Delirious
and Raw
.
During the routine, Lawrence touches on everything from his success to growing up, to sexual acts and relationships. The comedy was filmed at the Majestic Theatre in New York City
before a sold out crowd. Martin followed You So Crazy up with Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat
in 2002.
You So Crazy helped Lawrence breakout during the early 1990s. He had also starred in television series including his own, Martin, and had bit parts and co-starring roles in some films such as the House Party
series. The film went on to become a success for Lawrence, generating over $10 million at the box office
.
The film originally received an NC-17 rating from the MPAA, causing Miramax (the film's original distributor) to sell it to Samuel Goldwyn
, which released it unrated.
Martin Lawrence
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an American actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and stand up comedian. He came to fame during the 1990s, establishing a Hollywood career as a leading actor, most notably the films Bad Boys, Blue Streak, and Big Momma's House...
. It was his first major film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and stand up act. The film was directed by Thomas Schlamme, who is most notable for filming scores of television series such as Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal is an American legal comedy-drama series which aired on the Fox network from 1997 to 2002. The series was created by David E. Kelley, who also served as the executive producer, along with Bill D'Elia...
and Spin City
Spin City
Spin City is an American sitcom television series that aired from September 17, 1996 until April 30, 2002 on the ABC network. Created by Gary David Goldberg and Bill Lawrence, the show was based on a fictional local government running New York City, and originally starred Michael J. Fox as Mike...
. The film features a young Lawrence in a black, leather suit similar to the wardrobe worn by Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer, director, and musician....
in his films Delirious
Eddie Murphy Delirious
Delirious is a stand-up comedy television special starring Eddie Murphy. The 70-minute show, released in 1983, showcases his most racy material. The word "fuck" is used a total of 230 times, and "shit" is used 171 times. It was recorded on August 17, 1983 at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.....
and Raw
Eddie Murphy Raw
Eddie Murphy Raw is an American stand-up comedy film directed by Robert Townsend and starring Eddie Murphy. It was Murphy's second feature stand-up video, following Eddie Murphy Delirious...
.
During the routine, Lawrence touches on everything from his success to growing up, to sexual acts and relationships. The comedy was filmed at the Majestic Theatre in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
before a sold out crowd. Martin followed You So Crazy up with Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat
Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat
Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat is a stand-up comedy film starring Martin Lawrence, and directed by David Raynr, also responsible for Whatever It Takes...
in 2002.
You So Crazy helped Lawrence breakout during the early 1990s. He had also starred in television series including his own, Martin, and had bit parts and co-starring roles in some films such as the House Party
House Party (film)
House Party is a 1990 American comedy film released by New Line Cinema. It stars Kid and Play of the popular hip hop duo Kid 'n Play, and also stars Paul Anthony, Bow-Legged Lou, and B-Fine from Full Force, and Robin Harris . The film also starred Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, A.J...
series. The film went on to become a success for Lawrence, generating over $10 million at the box office
Box office
A box office is a place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event. Patrons may perform the transaction at a countertop, through an unblocked hole through a wall or window, or at a wicket....
.
The film originally received an NC-17 rating from the MPAA, causing Miramax (the film's original distributor) to sell it to Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn was an American film producer, and founding contributor executive of several motion picture studios.-Biography:...
, which released it unrated.