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Funny Story

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Matthew Glave, Jana Gallagher, and Emily Bett Rickards in Funny Story (2018)
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ComedyDrama

A dramedy about a well-intentioned father who inadvertently wreaks havoc on the life of his estranged daughter when she invites him to her woodland wedding.A dramedy about a well-intentioned father who inadvertently wreaks havoc on the life of his estranged daughter when she invites him to her woodland wedding.A dramedy about a well-intentioned father who inadvertently wreaks havoc on the life of his estranged daughter when she invites him to her woodland wedding.

  • Director
    • Michael J. Gallagher
  • Writers
    • Michael J. Gallagher
    • Steve Greene
  • Stars
    • Matthew Glave
    • Emily Bett Rickards
    • Jana Gallagher
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    608
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael J. Gallagher
    • Writers
      • Michael J. Gallagher
      • Steve Greene
    • Stars
      • Matthew Glave
      • Emily Bett Rickards
      • Jana Gallagher
    • 12User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Matthew Glave
    Matthew Glave
    • Walter
    Emily Bett Rickards
    Emily Bett Rickards
    • Kim
    Jana Gallagher
    Jana Gallagher
    • Nic
    • (as Jana Winternitz)
    Nikki Limo
    Nikki Limo
    • Brian
    Lily Holleman
    Lily Holleman
    • Moon
    Jessica Diggins
    • Paula
    Aschleigh Jensen
    • Tamara
    Pete Gardner
    Pete Gardner
    • Jack
    Reginald VelJohnson
    Reginald VelJohnson
    • Hank
    Jacob Wysocki
    Jacob Wysocki
    • Tyler
    Todd Berger
    Todd Berger
    • Fan Guy #1
    Christon Blue
    Christon Blue
    • Ron Smitherson
    • (as Christopher Baskerville)
    Jamie Costa
    Jamie Costa
    • Waiter
    Kat David
    Kat David
    • Tina
    Susan Gallagher
    Susan Gallagher
    • Aunt Janice
    Frank Gerrish
    Frank Gerrish
    • Uncle Jim
    Jeff Grace
    Jeff Grace
    • Fan Guy #2
    Steve Greene
    Steve Greene
    • Petar
    • Director
      • Michael J. Gallagher
    • Writers
      • Michael J. Gallagher
      • Steve Greene
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    User reviews12

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    7PaxtonMalloy

    Out of left field

    I had no expectations for this movie and was so pleasantly surprised. It does something that rarely happens it is being original. It is not patterned. You are not watching something you have seen many times. You start out thinking you might know where this goes but I assure you it won't. The cast is great. The main three characters are portrayed very well and the movie never tells the story judgmental. You can actually form your own opinion and it shows flawed people which is how people are and that is fine. It doesn't shy away from the pain and the disappointment life sometimes can be. Good movie, strong recommend.
    9kino

    A film festival darling of a film

    Awkward moments, abandonment issues, love, betrayal, and loyalty all clash in this wonderfully charming dramedy between family and friends. Great performances ground this story for a wonderful ride along the California coast and within the psyches of characters hiding their secrets, trying to love and coming to terms with life's curveballs.
    10LdinkaMd

    Not funny, but realistic story

    The film "Funny story" by Michael Gallagher prompted me to write a review about this film primarily due to the realism of the story. One of the main features of this film is the maximum realistic presentation and attachment to what can and usually happens around us.

    The main characters of the story Kim (Emily Bett Rickards) and Walter (Matthew Glave) at the very beginning of the story are quite similar, although there is a big difference in age between them. These characters have low moral principles: the absence of any care for loved ones, their families, the search for adventure on the side and love for casual relationships.

    Realism shows is that when viewing the film the feeling that it's really the people who live near us. In big cities, these people do not immediately see until you get to know them better, although the film shows us that, even being in a close relationship, you do not always know who is standing in front of you.

    The special moment it should be noted that if the character Walter is really beginning to understand the end of the movie all their sins and realize that he needs to change, that Kim even at the end of the film, knowing what she's been doing, trying to somehow mask all perfect, justifying himself and shifting responsibility to others. However, the last scene between her and her fiancée shows us that she has finally spoken the truth out loud, which I think is a big step for her. The end for the character was left open, but I believe she left those loved ones, whom she had caused so much pain, and began work on yourself. I want to believe that a person who has done bad things, but realized them, will begin to change and eventually become a truly worthy person.

    It is worth noting excellent acting of Matthew Glave and Emily Bette (even in scenes where they don't speak, they all conveyed with one look and movement), for stories about stereotypes regarding minorities, for stunning views and, of course, for showing people who do terrible things and with whom, I think, many are unlikely to associate themselves, but they remind us that we need to look at ourselves in the mirror from time to time and think about who you are and what you do. However, I think the film is not for everyone.

    10/10
    10Deji_Bankole

    Tragically funny

    I was shocked, I was shocked, I felt very awkward at times and I also cried. What more could you want! Diamond in the rough.
    5SafariPlum

    Good start

    The dialogue in the first and second scene was actually funny and made it seem like this could be a funny movie. The actors were all really talented. But the only comedy was at the start. Then it was a straight up drama from that point on. Walter (Matthew Glave) sang 'Unchained Melody' for his turn at karaoke. He was seriously good at it. (I would actually buy that version of the song).

    As a drama this movie works. As a comedy it's an EPIC fail. Maybe someone needs to remove the comedy tag.

    In the styling of Yoda, "Two funny scenes, a comedy, does not make!".

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      Kenley Smyth's debut.
    • Quotes

      Walter: Sometimes regrets are our blessings.

    • Soundtracks
      Til You Come Back To Me
      Performed by Lee Williams & The Cymbals

      Written by Joe Evans

      Published by Sanavan Music (BMI)

      Courtesy of Carnival Records

      By Arrangement with Westwood Music Group

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      • May 24, 2019 (United States)
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      • United States
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      • 1h 24m(84 min)
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