POSITIVES…
Premise of the story hooks you in, and easily encourages you to see where it’s going to go.
Voice over monologues. Breaking the fourth wall voice over monologues. Lots of good ones in that department here.
How this movie visualizes schizophrenia is just spot on for this film.
The pacing. The editing. The stylistic flairs. Solid stuff.
Charlie Plummer as Adam is very excellent in this. Charmingly awkward, and emotional, in all the right ways.
Taylor Russell as Maya is great. Cool and confident, the chemistry she shares with Charlie Plummer is fantastic.
Got to give a special mention to AnnaSophia Robb as Rebecca, Lobo Sebastian as the Bodyguard, and Devon Bostick as Joaquin. This wouldn’t be as entertaining to watch without them.
Supporting cast is good too, from Molly Parker, Walton Goggins, Beth Grant, and Andy Garcia.
Easily one of the best things about this movie are the confessionals Adam has with Father Patrick. I look forward to them.
That fire at the Catholic School Nun’s office is quite the sight too. This movie knows how to have fun with itself.
Final act will push your buttons to see how far you are still invested with the plot progression. I for one was completely with it all the way to the final frame of the movie.
I loved loved loved the thematic core of this story. This isn’t really just about schizophrenia. This has an important message to share with everyone watching.
NEGATIVES…
Some predictable plot cliches, and tropes.
Story does opt for some conveniences with it’s overall narrative.
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'Words on Bathroom Walls' is an optimistic film about living with schizophrenia