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Adapted from Ned Vizzini's 2006 novel, It's Kind of a Funny Story tells the story of burnt-out teenager Craig (Keir Gilchrist), who checks himself into a mental health clinic citing exhaustion, and fi... read more read more...nds himself placed in the adult ward due to the fact that the youth ward has been shut down. Taken under the wing of fellow patient Bobby (Zach Galifianakis), the stressed-out 16-year-old attempts to endure his mandatory five days' stay without completely losing his mind. His predicament is made somewhat more tolerable by the presence of Noelle (Emma Roberts), another teenage patient who's struggling to sort out her thoughts. Academy Award nominee Viola Davis, Lauren Graham, and Jim Gaffigan co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

Release Date: October 8, 2010

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  • jennifxu
    April 20, 2012
    jennifxu
    It's a very gentle portrayal of mental instability and I really liked it for that. The mental ward was so peaceful and loving. I'm glad this fictional character got to stay in this kind of environment.
  • fb791220692
    February 12, 2012
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    Bland is a good word to define this movie - not only does it feel sterile and tonally inept, but it also seems to be trying so hard to break free from those descriptors. However, the charming cast and incredible soundtrack really adds a lot to the movie, making it a movie worth w... read moreatching if you're curious.
  • purplemegan
    December 7, 2011
    purplemegan
    I liked this movie a lot. I definitely feel that it could have fallen victim to being portrayed as a comedy film when it is not a laugh out loud movie, so I'm glad that didn't happen.
  • drcamyo
    November 19, 2011
    drcamyo
    Its the tale of a depressed sixteen year old who signs himself into a mental hospital. Should I say more? He goes through a big change in the movie and learns that his life is better he thought it was. The movie seems to aim high but is just in the "alright" zone.
  • fb100001048934982
    August 24, 2011
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    'It's Kind of a Funny Story' greatly benefits with such a great cast and a steady hand over direction, that it shows a solid amount of poise with material that cannot be easy to adapt. The comedy is solid, the drama is better, and the performances are near perfect. This film alwa... read moreys knows what it wants to be and never fails at it. Gilchrist is obviously talented, and his haunting eyes and deadpan delivery are perfect for the role. Galifianakis is also amazing as always, portraying the character that delivers the most laughs as well as the most emotions...an obviously complex character, but Zach shows thrilling poise. Although the film is generally directed towards teens and make it easy to relate with the film, it could be widely accepted by a much larger audience as well. If you are part of that audience, 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' will be both entertaining and emotionally satisfying.
  • LoughnerWasLucid
    August 5, 2011
    LoughnerWasLucid
    Keir Gilchrist sucks at acting pathetic, probably because hes already had girlfriends and is not a virgin. Im still waiting for Emma Roberts to have a night of heavy 4-Loko drinking and collapse from internal and external bleeding. i don't wish this to happen to her, im just pati... read moreently waiting for it. Zach Galiafaliglastagrasoceous needs a goddamned agent that cares about him.
  • itsjustme2004
    August 2, 2011
    itsjustme2004
    Very entertaining, enjoyable film with a lot of heart and depth. There's good humor, great acting, interesting characters, etc. Just an all-around great film with a great message. A really nice movie that made me smile...alot.
  • theunknownhobo
    July 17, 2011
    theunknownhobo
    I really liked this movie. The story line was original and it ran its course on the thin line of humour and utter sadness. If anything was wrong with it, I did not think it lasted long enough! Laugh out loud funny, deeply theoretical and still shed a few tears towards the end. Re... read moreally good movie.
  • Tomassgringo
    June 27, 2011
    Tomassgringo
    This kid comes closer to representing my high school experience and I guess that's what connected me with the character and helped me enjoy the movie so much. LOVED IT!
  • fb100000059176003
    March 29, 2011
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    Even though the backstory of all the characters are so long ago roughed up, the cast delivered such a believable performance to sidestep away from many cliches with psych comedy. Amiable with laugh-out-loud moments but also with Zach Galifianakis' turn from a comic to a pragmatic... read more but likeable character does not hurt. Actually, it is one of the highlights (the other one is the great soundtrack) of this feel-good film.

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Critic Reviews

Mick LaSalle
November 6, 2010
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The journey is aided immeasurably by the casting of Keir Gilchrist as young Craig. He has dark, sensitive eyes and a probity about him that wins you to his side. Full Review

Peter Rainer
October 15, 2010
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the film's co-writing-directing team, are too principled to tip the film into the slacker reaches of sorrow. Full Review

Richard Roeper
October 11, 2010
Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

The writing-directing team of Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden have created a solid mix of serious, darker scenes and flights of fancy. Full Review

James Berardinelli
October 11, 2010
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

The acting is strong, with Galifianakis doing an especially good job as the likeable Bobby. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
October 8, 2010
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

This is a strange failing for the tag team who has handled the wounded so well in previous outings. Full Review

Tom Long
October 8, 2010
Tom Long, Detroit News

Weird. And disappointing. Full Review

Liam Lacey
October 8, 2010
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Like a short course of intelligence-numbing anti-depressants: Though it may make you feel temporarily better, it's probably not worth the icky aftertaste. Full Review

A.O. Scott
October 8, 2010
A.O. Scott, New York Times

Disarmingly gentle, sweet and whimsical. Full Review

Mary F. Pols
October 8, 2010
Mary F. Pols, TIME Magazine

Despite the pleasant, loopy energy and fine performances -- Galiflanakis conjures a surprisingly sad character, and I grew fond of Gilchrist, with his impenetrable black eyes and rosebud mouth -- you ... Full Review

Ann Hornaday
October 8, 2010
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

So many elements, from its setup to scenes of therapy sessions and hallway high jinks, seem as canned as the blandest dayroom Muzak. Full Review

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    • Craig: Run, travel, swim, skip....yeah I know it's lame but whatever, skip anyway. Breathe. Live.
    • Craig: Sometimes I wish I had an easy answer for why I'm depressed. That my father beat me, or I was sexually abused. But, my problems are less... dramatic than that.
    • Craig: Sometimes I wish I had an easy answer for why I'm depressed. That my father beat me, or I was sexually abused. But, my problems are less... dramatic than that.
    • Joanie: Um, everybody our new guest Craig is having what we call an artistic block. He doesn't know what to draw.
    • Humble: How 'bout beavers?
    • Joanie: Humble we don't, uh we don't draw the kind of beavers you're talking about...
    • Humble: Oh really? (shows picture of beaver)
    • Joanie: That's... actually nice. I thought it was going to be a vagina, that's nice.
    • Bobby: All I have to wear to the interview is this sweater.
    • Humble: It's a nice sweater.
    • Bobby: No it's not. It smells like a hobo's Band-Aid.
    • Craig: [During a basketball practice in the hospital] How'd you end up in here?
    • Bobby: Man, you don't give up, do you? I'm on vacation
    • Craig: Seriously.
    • Bobby: I am serious. Some people go to Hamptons. I come here. Get a little R&R. People feed you. I get high sometimes, man.
    • Craig: That's not what I've heard about you.
    • Bobby: [sigh] What did you hear?
    • Craig: Craig: [hesitating a bit] I heard you tried to rape a penguin at the zoo
    • Bobby: Bobby: [straightening up] Who told you that?
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