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Saturday, February 12, 2011

It's Kind of A Funny Story.

Watch the trailer here.


This is a unique movie. It's a love story, but it's also a story of teenage depression, finding yourself, finding peace with the world and the things you can't change. It's really well acted and well written. A young man, Craig, thinking of committing suicide checks himself into a psych ward to see if he can find a quick fix and the movie revolves around him and his interactions with the other people in the hospital.

I personally loved this movie, it showed how even though on the outside it looks like nothing is wrong you can still be torn up inside. Even though it may be because of small stuff, life is different for everyone and different things effect people in odd ways. It's incredibly honest in it's portrayal of the teenage condition and how it feels to watch people around you find things easy while you are just trying to get by.

Pros

  • The movie features Zach Gilafinakis, while he may be over saturated as far as comedies go in the last year, but he really stepped out of his box for this one, acting a more serious role. And he does it VERY well.
  • The love story is played out honestly and the way real teenage love usually happens. Awkwardly.
  • Each of the patients in the hospital had their own personality and they made sure to give them a little depth so that you could relate to everyone in some way.
  • The movie uses some artwork a while in and it is beautiful.

Cons

  • It's kind of slow
  • It has an indie feel so some people are going to cry "hipster movie."
  • Some of the humor is dark and won't be well received by everyone.

Over all it was definitely worth a view and I will absolutely see it again. 4 out of 5.

27 comments:

  1. I've wanted to see this one.. Definitely putting it on the to-watch list now

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  2. If it isn't a chick flick I might give it a shot.

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  3. Thanks for the heads up. I think I'll check this out when I have the time.

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  4. I've been wanting to see this for sooo long

    Cant wait till it's out on netflix

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  5. ^ It is, just not instant play yet.

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  6. I'm surprised you didn't mention it was a book first, lol. Does it say it in the opening credits? Anyway, can't wait to see this. :]

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  7. Zach has been in some consistently funny films. Hope he keeps it up.

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  8. Sounds like this could be a good movie, I'll have to check it out.

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  9. I just watched the trailer and must say it looks pretty good, I'll check it out when I have time.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Great review, gonna reccomend it to my girlfriend for one to watch together

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  11. I love Zach, he is so crazy man.

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  12. i love emma roberts she is so hot

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  13. looks nice, going to check it out

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  14. Wow i didnt think much of it from the trailers i guess ill have to watch it with my lady tonight.

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  15. It was a book first? I'm getting this read!

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  16. I'm sure I've seen it going by the name and poster as well as who's in it but I can't remember anything about the film!
    Not a good sign :S

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  17. I think i will give this movie a look. as far as dark humor goes i dont think ill have a problem with that. thanks for the suggestion.

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  18. I probably will give this movie a look. Well written review, thanks!

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  19. you know I kind of wanted to see this and since you gave it a good review im going to check it out

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  20. looks like a good one to see with the misses, thx ;)

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  21. haven't seen, this is surprising since i enjoy ZG

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  22. I've been dying to see this film. Thanks for the review, I'll be redoubling my efforts to see it.

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  23. When I first saw the previews I wanted to watch it. I like Galifinakis' humor and acting. I think he pretty much set the whole bearded guy in movies thing.

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  24. I am adding it to my queue,thnx for the review

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  25. I'll definitely check it out, thanks!

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