I've already seen a few movies that deal with mental illness. However, I haven't seen schizophrenia portrayed very often.
"Words on Bathroom Walls" tells the tragic story of Adam (Charlie Plummer), who suffers from severe schizophrenia. Perceptual disturbances, voices and visions are depicted in various forms and determine his everyday life.
After problems at school, he has to transfer to a private Catholic school where he is supposed to complete his final year.
Taylor Russell, plays Maya, a self-confident young woman who appears in his life as his tutor.
The drama, which has horror and thriller elements, dares to show the depths of the illness and surprises in the final third with a suspense that is usually only seen in psychological thrillers. The visions that Adam regularly has to see and feel are sometimes hilarious. The recurring cuts in which Adam talks about his illness, on the other hand, are rather serious and also appeal to the audience.
The performances by Charlie Plummer, Taylor Russell and also Andy Garcia, who plays a priest, are solid and believable. The relationship between Adam and Maya is rather filled with cliches, but can convince with some really lovely moments.
Adam's character is given a nice depth by his mother and her boyfriend, which unfortunately can't be said for Maya, whose story is only briefly shown.
Words on Bathroom Walls is a typical Hollywood drama romance, but with a few surprises and good performances it is above average.
6.5/10.
"Words on Bathroom Walls" tells the tragic story of Adam (Charlie Plummer), who suffers from severe schizophrenia. Perceptual disturbances, voices and visions are depicted in various forms and determine his everyday life.
After problems at school, he has to transfer to a private Catholic school where he is supposed to complete his final year.
Taylor Russell, plays Maya, a self-confident young woman who appears in his life as his tutor.
The drama, which has horror and thriller elements, dares to show the depths of the illness and surprises in the final third with a suspense that is usually only seen in psychological thrillers. The visions that Adam regularly has to see and feel are sometimes hilarious. The recurring cuts in which Adam talks about his illness, on the other hand, are rather serious and also appeal to the audience.
The performances by Charlie Plummer, Taylor Russell and also Andy Garcia, who plays a priest, are solid and believable. The relationship between Adam and Maya is rather filled with cliches, but can convince with some really lovely moments.
Adam's character is given a nice depth by his mother and her boyfriend, which unfortunately can't be said for Maya, whose story is only briefly shown.
Words on Bathroom Walls is a typical Hollywood drama romance, but with a few surprises and good performances it is above average.
6.5/10.