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Overall Rank: 3389
Average Rating: 2.8/4
# of Ratings: 58
Theatrical Release Date: 10/08/2010
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 02/08/2011
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Actors: Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Lauren Graham, Zoë Kravitz, Viola Davis, Novella Nelson
Plot: A clinically-depressed teen finds a new outlook on life after checking himself in to an adult psychiatric facility. -- Chris Kavan
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3/4
FSUNoles27TS - wrote on 12/05/2012
A more modern and indie "One Who Flew Over the CooCoos Nest". It is heartfelt and has great characters that assist each other in emotional and psychological growth. A fun movie where Galifianakis shows he can play different characters than his standard get-up.
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dukeakasmudge - wrote on 07/31/2011
When It's Kind Of A Funny Story was in theaters & they were showing trailers for it on TV , I thought it was going to be just another comedy but it was something more then that.It's a comedy with heart & I liked it WAY more then I ever thought I was
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It's Kind of a Funny Story review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 07/05/2012
Craig Gilner (Keir Gilchrist) admits himself to a hospital. He meets Bobby (Zach Galifianakis) and adores a girl named Noelle (Emma Roberts). Premise reminded me of Girl Interrupted and One Few Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Screenplay was extraordinary with lines from Dr. Eden Minerva – “Lord, grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” Craig – “I’ll take my chances.” “Breath…live.” Soundtrack upbeat, direction was fantastic (shades of Wes Anderson) and acting sincere in which the cast shows potential. It’s Kind of a Funny Story has all the elements growing-up, guidance, and basically enjoying life. This reviewer was surprised how good this was despite its idea being emulated …
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