Synopsis
In the wake of his father's death, a twenty-something writer sees his dream of moving to Paris put in jeopardy when he's forced to temporarily take in his wildly unpredictable, mentally ill sister.
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Cast
- Ben PlattScott
- Lola KirkeCindy
- Debs HowardJulia
- Yvette Nicole BrownCookie
- Alphonso McAuley
- Andy ThompsonLawyer
- Chad WillettLeeland Weaver
- Lynda BoydMom
- Bronwen SmithSupport Group Leader
- Jason McKinnonPoliceman
Recommendations
- 70
The Hollywood Reporter
In tactfully tackling some of the often-sensationalized issues surrounding schizophrenia, Sattler and screenwriter Steve Waverly craft a topical and emotionally accessible film that should easily connect with sympathetic viewers, particularly those familiar with the debilitating effects of chronic mental health issues. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
In tactfully tackling some of the often-sensationalized issues surrounding schizophrenia, Sattler and screenwriter Steve Waverly craft a topical and emotionally accessible film that should easily connect with sympathetic viewers, particularly those familiar with the debilitating effects of chronic mental health issues. - 50
Original-Cin
None of this is helped by Platt’s performance, with a petulant eye-roll to every impediment, as if he were the fussbudget Felix of The Odd Couple and Cindy his disaster-prone Oscar. - 50
RogerEbert.com
The tone rarely hits its target for dark levity, often making one wonder, “Was that meant to be funny?” - 50
Original-Cin
None of this is helped by Platt’s performance, with a petulant eye-roll to every impediment, as if he were the fussbudget Felix of The Odd Couple and Cindy his disaster-prone Oscar. - 50
RogerEbert.com
The tone rarely hits its target for dark levity, often making one wonder, “Was that meant to be funny?” - 20
Variety
It strikes not a single authentic chord, and that also goes for the lead performance of Ben Platt, whose overdone theater-kid turn further dooms the material’s stabs at humor and pathos. - 20
Variety
It strikes not a single authentic chord, and that also goes for the lead performance of Ben Platt, whose overdone theater-kid turn further dooms the material’s stabs at humor and pathos.
