It's Kind of a Funny Story
Directed by: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Starring: Keir Gilchrest, Zach Gilifianakis, Emma Roberts, Lauren Graham, Jim Gaffigan
Rated: PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, drug material and language
It's Kind of a Funny Story is a misleading title. The film isn't funny, but it also isn't trying to be. The indie film follows a youngster realign from a broken heart and a mistrust of his family and friends, who checks himself in a mental institution. Once there, he realizes his condition is far better than his contemporaries, yet he must endure a week with the truly hurting and weak. Through the experience, he learns that, not only is his life not that bad, but he has the ability to to help others through the tough times around them. While this is a good message, it still misses that humanity has value outside of the life they lead. By emphasizing "hopeful existentialism", the movie unwittingly condones some of the immoral actions of life (pictured and discussed by the hormone-raged teenage protagonist) and claims that these experiences that bring us temporary happiness (like dancing to Egyptian music) are the best way to combat the pressures of life (like deep depression, drug addiction, etc.) A wasted opportunity to find universal meaning. The technical aspects follow suit, providing us with an entertaining premise, but occasionally losing focus on rabbit-trails and high school level turmoil. As great as it could have been, I guess it's just kind of a good movie.
Starring: Keir Gilchrest, Zach Gilifianakis, Emma Roberts, Lauren Graham, Jim Gaffigan
Rated: PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, drug material and language
It's Kind of a Funny Story is a misleading title. The film isn't funny, but it also isn't trying to be. The indie film follows a youngster realign from a broken heart and a mistrust of his family and friends, who checks himself in a mental institution. Once there, he realizes his condition is far better than his contemporaries, yet he must endure a week with the truly hurting and weak. Through the experience, he learns that, not only is his life not that bad, but he has the ability to to help others through the tough times around them. While this is a good message, it still misses that humanity has value outside of the life they lead. By emphasizing "hopeful existentialism", the movie unwittingly condones some of the immoral actions of life (pictured and discussed by the hormone-raged teenage protagonist) and claims that these experiences that bring us temporary happiness (like dancing to Egyptian music) are the best way to combat the pressures of life (like deep depression, drug addiction, etc.) A wasted opportunity to find universal meaning. The technical aspects follow suit, providing us with an entertaining premise, but occasionally losing focus on rabbit-trails and high school level turmoil. As great as it could have been, I guess it's just kind of a good movie.
This funny story is related to music,dancing. i read this story really this is funny.that dancing to Egyptian music was very fun.
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