A disjointed script, poor editing, incongruous music, questionable flashbacks, repetitious shots of NYC, and mediocre acting from the principals do not a good film make. On the other hand, some of the brief series with actors/actresses who play patients are wonderful. Makes you want a new AA category - "best acting in less than 2 minutes on screen."
Why make such a depressing film. Maybe they should have made a documentary? Maybe it should be a pilot for a new TV series? What it shouldn't be is a film.
I knew after 10 minutes I should walk out. 9 out of 10 times I feel that way, and don't do it, I regret doing it. About 10% of the time staying works. This time it didn't. I stayed because I respect Penn's acting, and from time to time it does show up, but all to rarely.
Why make such a depressing film. Maybe they should have made a documentary? Maybe it should be a pilot for a new TV series? What it shouldn't be is a film.
I knew after 10 minutes I should walk out. 9 out of 10 times I feel that way, and don't do it, I regret doing it. About 10% of the time staying works. This time it didn't. I stayed because I respect Penn's acting, and from time to time it does show up, but all to rarely.