Never watched "E.R" so this was my first experience with Eriq La Salle, very satisfying. Michael Beach was familiar from "Third Watch" where he played a likable, intelligent doctor, as he does in this film. Ty Adams, the controversial and outwardly over-confident psychiatrist, claims to "cure" mental illness without drugs. His outward egotism covers deep neuroses of fear and self-doubt, especially since his drug-free treatment resulted in the suicides of his daughter-patient, and then his devastated wife. Ty soon finds himself in conflict with Dr. Delazo (Ronny Cox), the passionless director of the mental hospital. Stress increases exponentially when Ty is assigned a new patient, the Man who calls himself Satan (Eriq La Salle). Satan seems competent, not psychotic, and he volunteered for treatment because he wants a soul. Outwardly charming and perceptive, Satan is compellingly honest yet marvelously deceptive. Every confrontation reveals a different incarnation in appearance and affect. Satan slowly strips Ty of his self-deceptions, revealing his inner demons and inability to cope. The last scenes took me by surprise, as each character is revealed in demonic form, and Ty's protestations don't save him from the fate he chose for himself. This film will stand on its strengths of characterization and theme even when the twists are no longer a shock.

First of all I did not know Mr. Lasalle was so talented. I watch this film over and over. Its story plot is very prophetic. If you pay very close attention to things in the movie you will understand its underlying plot. I don't want to give any other information as it may spoil the view for you. This film has not gotten the recognition it should have, which is very unfortunate. Anyone concerned or not concerned about their spirituality should watch this movie...I don't know what Mr. Lasalles driving force for making this movie was. But I would sure like to know what he was thinking when he wrote this story.This movie is definitely a must see. If you watch it and like spread the word. I didn't see it until 2005 and the only way I heard about it was by word of mouth.

I had to watch this movie twice to get the concept behind it, but eventually I did. Warning: Potential Spoilers. It copies 'Dante's Inferno,' 'Angel Heart,' and the final tale that is featured in 'Tales From The Hood.' Consider the realm of 'Hades' and the name used in the movie 'Sedah,' and you can begin to figure the movie out from there. Also, notice what building the hallway looks like in the movie right as Adams is about to leave and he talks to the nurse, and you will understand this movie completely.Give this a chance. It's a first attempt at a directorial debut. you may have to familiarize yourself with certain themes from Greek myth and literature, but once you get these themes down, you will want to keep watching 'Crazy As Hell.' I have to give this movie seven out of ten stars, but it was worth my time. I can't wait until it comes on the 'BET Starz' channel again.

This movie borrowed from others like Angel Heart, so there are no real shocks. But it's a really fun and sometimes thought provoking ride so I highly recommend it.Enough has been given away in other user comments so I'll skip that part and go totally superficial. Eriq LaSalle is my new hero! He is the hottest Satan I've ever seen! I never paid much attention to him in the past but DAMN this guy has serious charisma. I think I need to go out and rent everything he's ever been in.