Preview: It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

Synopsis:

Unable to understand his depression, a 16-year-old checks himself into a mental health clinic where he discovers friends and love amidst the patients.

• Poster: C-; C

Review:

Bland is probably the best word to describe this. A bunch of actors standing in bathrobes isn't a great selling tool, especially when they aren't all that sexy or attractive (the clothes, not the people, but aside from Emma, the people aren't either). I don't even think Zach Galifianakis could sell it...he's not really a box office draw.

Slightly better than the first poster, but the colors are more washed out and generic than the original, which isn't saying a lot since the original while slightly more colorful was significantly more bland.

• Trailer: C+

Review:

I found myself quickly uninterested in this film as the trailer meanders through supposedly witty anecdotes that come off sounding like witless platitudes.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• October 8, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 14, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (July 23, 2010) New Poster

-Wesley Lovell (August 19, 2010) New Poster

-Wesley Lovell (August 29, 2010) New Release Date (changed from 9/24/10)