Words On Bathroom Walls Review

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Words on bathroom walls review.

The teen drama film words on bathroom walls dives into the life of high school senior adam petrazelli charlie plummer who is found to have schizophrenia. It s hard to categorize the big screen adaptation of words on bathroom walls julia walton s novel about a teenager s struggle with mental illness as the film itself can t decide if it s a. Words on bathroom walls 2020 rated pg 13 for mature thematic content involving mental illness some sexual references strong language and smoking. Even without the strange release date proximity words on bathroom walls and chemical hearts would make a fine double feature all the better to show off the star power of rising young stars.

Witty and introspective adam charlie plummer appears to be your typical young adult a little unkempt with raging hormones and excited about a future pursu. Words on bathroom walls is told through journal entries adam is writing to his therapist as he remains non verbal during their sessions. Overall words on bathroom walls deserves a 7 10. Words on bathroom walls review.

Words on bathroom walls continues to show that hollywood is much better at turning out quality adaptations of contemporary realistic fiction young adult literature than the much harder to capture sci fi fantasy adventures. 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. The plot is illustrated with creative motifs and outstanding cinematography that captures adam s state of mind during his schizophrenic attacks.

It took me a bit to adjust to the storytelling method.