Quick Movie Review: "It's Kind of a Funny Story"

Seen on: September 22, 2010

The players: Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Writers: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Cast: Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Graham

Facts of interest: Boden also edited the movie.

The plot: A teenager who thinks he is depressed checks himself into a psychiatric ward. Once there, he ends up with the adults...

Our thoughts: Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden’s new dramedy “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” follows the adventures of a confused teenager (Keir Gilchrist) who believes he’s depressed and ends up checking himself into an adult psychiatric ward, where he meets a bunch of eccentric characters and hopes to find the best solution to his little predicament.

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Great trailer for 'It's Kind of a Funny Story'

The first trailer for Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's new drama "It's Kind of a Funny Story" has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. Actually, you should, because it's looking darn good...

Based on Ned Vizzini's novel, the flick follows a teenager who enters a mental institution after falling victim to depression. Once there, he ends up in the adult ward, where meets a bunch of strange people.

Boden and Fleck also created "Half Nelson," and that alone should get you excited about this one. The cast looks great, and this trailer promises a heartfelt drama that seems as amusing as it is intriguing.

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Zach Galifianakis to star in 'Kind of a Funny Story'

I'm glad every time I hear about a casting story involving funny guy "Zach Galifianakis." He just dominated "The Hangover" with his incredibly funny performance, and I can't wait to see him on the big screen again. Well, he's certainly keeping himself awful busy these days.

Galifianakis is now in talks to join "It's Kind of a Funny Story," a dramedy by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the team behind "Half Nelson." Emma Roberts from "Hotel for Dogs" may also board the film, which will shoot later this year.

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Daily new dose: Jack Huston joins 'Eclipse' cast; Paul Giamatti to star in 'Three Stooges'

Here is your dose of film news for August 12, 2009:

• Jack Huston ("Shrink") has boarded David Slade's "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," and he is set to play Royce King II, who lived during the Great Depression. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Bryce Dallas Howard co-star in the film, which will head into production soon. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Peter and Bobby Farrelly's upcoming "The Three Stooges" is still working on the cast situation, but according to the Boston Globe, Paul Giamatti has now signed on to replace Sean Penn in the role of Larry. Benicio Del Toro will play Moe, but Jim Carrey will not be starring as Curly.

• As you may have read, Courteney Cox will return as Gale Weathers in the upcoming fourth "Scream" film, and she recently shared some information about the project, which Kevin Williamson is working on. "She has a kid now," Cox recently revealed. "She's married to Dewey." (Sci-Fi Wire)

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