Mad Love (1995)

Casey and Matt are high school kids in love. They run away together Casey's parents check her into a mental hospital for trying to kll herself. Matt sneaks her out and on the road Casey ... See full summary »

Director:

Antonia Bird

Writer:

Paula Milne

Stars:

Chris O'Donnell, Drew Barrymore, Matthew Lillard

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris O'Donnell	...	Matt Leland
Drew Barrymore	...	Casey Roberts
Matthew Lillard	...	Eric
Richard Chaim	...	Duncan
Robert Nadir	...	Coach
Joan Allen	...	Margaret Roberts
Jude Ciccolella	...	Richard Roberts
Amy Sakasitz	...	Joanna Leland
T.J. Lowther	...	Adam Leland
Kevin Dunn	...	Clifford Leland
Elaine Miles	...	Housekeeper
Sharon Collar	...	Librarian
Selene H. Vigil	...	Singer
Valerie M. Agnew	...	Drummer
Roisin Dunne	...	Guitar

Storyline

Casey and Matt are high school kids in love. They run away together Casey's parents check her into a mental hospital for trying to kll herself. Matt sneaks her out and on the road Casey starts to have Mental problems

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Plot Keywords:

love | high school | suicide attempt | twin | passion | 

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Taglines:

A Wild And Sexy Adventure!

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and issues of an emotionally disturbed teen,including risk-taking situations and sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 May 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amor Louco

Filming Locations:

Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$15,453,274 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Leonardo DiCaprio turned down the role of Matt Leland.

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Quotes

Matt: I feel like an idiot.
Casey: You look like an idiot.
Matt: I am an idiot.

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Connections

References The Warriors (1979)

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Soundtracks

"Mona Lisa Overdrive"
Written by Mike Sangster
Performed by Head Candy
Courtesy of Link Records

User Reviews

I can relate...

Well, I have to say I really did like this movie. I went in expecting to hate it. I really tried hard to hate it. Normally I hate the "romantic mush" type films, but... this movie actually transcended that. Instead of focusing mainly on the love, they focused on the mental illness. Heh, I have some issues myself, so I was able to relate quite a bit to her character. I'm severely agoraphobic, so I'd never run away, lol. I love Drew Barrymore. I think she's sexy through and through, absolutely adorable to boot. I will give any movie with her in it a chance. Some I loathe, some I like, some I love. "NEVER BEEN KISSED" is one that I loathe... But oh my, she was so cute! - I say everyone should give this movie a chance. Ignore the "violent" behavior and the irrational behavior, because you can't properly portray such a mental illness without it. I also don't think a movie dealing with mental illness to this depth should be rated R. I love that this film showed that those of us with mental illness are people too. We too have feelings. I wish I'd watched it sooner rather than just assuming I'd probably not like it.