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User Reviews for: It's Kind of a Funny Story

Kai Barcellos
7/10  4 years ago
We follow Craig as he gets checked in to a mental ward in a hospital to treat his depression. In there, we see him interact with other patients, fall in love, and eventually recover enough to leave the place.

While the plot is quite clearly what is expected for teen/young adult movies, it takes time to show the hardships and mental illnesses the characters are going through, making it unique enough to be a bit different. Still, there are moments and some conflicts that are just too cliche not to stand out.

Interestingly, the patients are colourful and have rounded personalities (even Noelle, who is the stereotypical "quirky girl character", have enough personality to be sympathetic and feel real). In contrast, the characters outside the hospital are almost complete caricatures. Regardless of being intentional, it creates a nice discrepancy between the inside and outside of the mental ward.

Craig's depression and anxiety, the way he describes it, feels very real. He says some things shouldn't be taken as advice, but it reflects the feelings of some people struggling with those disorders. It creates a powerful and, at times, upsetting, connection.

The plot and some of the conflicts — especially the "love triangle" between Craig, Noelle, and Nia — vary from somewhat cliche and very cliche. However, the cast, the story's setting, and the authentic way depression and anxiety get treated during most of the movie add a uniqueness to it that makes the film definitely worth a watch.
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