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Drive Me Crazy

"The last guy she wants is the only one she needs."

1999 1h 31m EN
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6.6
SOLID
β˜…6.6TMDB Β· 452
RomanceComedyDrama
Synopsis
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Nicole and Chase live next door to each other but are worlds apart. However, they plot a scheme to date each other in order to attract the interest and jealousy of their respective romantic prey. But in the mist of planning a gala centennial celebration, Nicole and Chase find that the one they always wanted was closer than they ever thought.

β€œThe last guy she wants is the only one she needs.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
John Schultz
Writers
Rob Thomas
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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27 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Schultz, shot by Kees Van Oostrum. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Greg Kendall. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John Pace shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier and Susan May Pratt carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The last guy she wants is the only one she needs.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0164114 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Schultz directs. Kees Van Oostrum behind the camera. Greg Kendall scores. John Pace cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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  • 127 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 2Directed by John Schultz, shot by Kees Van Oostrum. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Greg Kendall. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor John Pace shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier and Susan May Pratt carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "The last guy she wants is the only one she needs.".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0164114 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Kees Van Oostrum
Original score
Greg Kendall
Editing
John Pace
Production design
Aaron Osborne
Costume design
Genevieve Tyrrell
Makeup / hair
Kris Evans
Stunt coordinator
Bill McIntosh
Runtime
91 min Β· 1h 31m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$8,000,000
Box office
$22,593,409
Return
282% of budget
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
PG-13

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Production companies

Who made it

  • GR

    Grand March Productions

  • AM

    Amy Robinson Productions

    US

  • 20th Century Fox

    20th Century Fox

    US

Key crew

  • ProducerAmy Robinson
  • NovelTodd Strasser
  • EditorJohn Pace
  • Co-ProducerNancy Paloian
  • ProducerJonathan McHugh
  • Production DesignAaron Osborne
  • Costume DesignGenevieve Tyrrell
  • CastingSheila Jaffe
  • CastingGeorgianne Walken
  • Music SupervisorTom Wolfe
  • Music SupervisorManish Raval
  • "B" Camera OperatorPatrick Reddish
  • Art DirectionErin Cochran
  • Set DecorationMelissa M. Levander
  • Makeup Department HeadKris Evans
  • Key Makeup ArtistGreg T. Moon
  • HairstylistColleen LaBaff
  • Second Assistant DirectorJim Goldthwait
  • Second Second Assistant DirectorMiriam Footer
  • Stunt CoordinatorBill McIntosh
  • Utility StuntsBrad Jessey
  • Special Effects CoordinatorRick Josephsen
  • Steadicam OperatorGeoffrey Haley
  • Chief Lighting TechnicianDennis L. Peterson

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • high school
  • prom
  • next door neighbor

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1999-10-01PG-13

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International titles

  • Me VolvΓ©s LocoSV

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