Review of It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) by Popcornnroses — 08 Nov 2010

I wasn't sure about this film, but I liked the trailer, and I had a recommendation from a friend, so I was happy to fall totally in love with it. Keir Gilchrist is amazing as Craig, a 16 year old battling feeling of suicide, so much so that he checks himself into a local hospital to fight back against it.

When he realizes this wasn't a lark, and that he's stuck for a minimum of 5 days in the hospital, he starts to get to know the residents of the adult psychiatric ward where he is - the teen psych unit is being renovated.

And he begins to realize that he's not alone in his battles. While there, he meets the other teen in the adult ward, Noelle (wonderfully played by Emma Roberts), and a romance starts to spark. And his new friend Bobby (Zach Galifianakis) shows him the ropes on how to get along in the ward.

Over the five days, Craig gets to know why he's feeling suicidal, his family starts to understand his recent behavior, and his friends, once they find out where he is, show surprising support for him.

I've had demons of my own recently as well as over the years, and I totally related to Craig and his problems, even though I'm 30 years his senior. The end of this movie left me sobbing , with a smile on my face and hope in my heart.

Without A doubt, one of the best films I've seen all year.