No one wants to grant our wishes adam says.
Words on bathroom walls film review.
Kids with cancer are easier to sympathize with than kids with mental illness.
The plot is illustrated with creative motifs and outstanding cinematography that captures adam s state of mind during his schizophrenic attacks.
Andy garcia is superb as a warm empathetic priest and grant gives some depth to a role that could have been a cliche.
A compelling mix of teen rom com drama words on bathroom walls deftly balances being part romcom and part mental illness drama offering a uniquely compelling coming of age story.
Refreshingly words on bathroom walls shows not just his trials and tribulations of dealing with a serious disease but also the joy adam experiences when chasing his dreams like a typical teen.
By molly freeman aug 21 2020 taylor russell and charlie plummer in words on bathroom walls.
Although shallow at times the film tells a difficult story with impactful messages.
Charlie plummer and taylor russell illuminate a thoughtful teen movie this ya adaptation has much on its mind as it engages with the generation of mental health.
Sensitive well acted and solidly directed words on bathroom walls is an admirable addition to a genre that too rarely does justice to its worthy themes.