During San Diego Comic Con, I saw quite a few interesting trailers during the “Trailer Park” presentation in Hall H. Most of the trailers were not well received and the ones that were well received were not all that new. But one that was well received and was new was the trailer for the upcoming PG-13 dramedy, It’s Kind of a Funny Story.
In this New York City-set comedy-drama, 16-year-old Craig (Keir Gilchrist of “United States of Tara”), stressed out from the demands of being a teenager, checks himself into a mental health clinic. There he learns that the youth ward is closed – and finds himself stuck in the adult ward. One of the patients, Bobby (Zach Galifianakis of “The Hangover”), soon becomes both Craig’s mentor and protégé. Craig is also drawn to another 16-year-old, Noelle (Emma Roberts of “Valentine’s Day”). With a minimum five days’ stay imposed on him, Craig is sustained by friendships on both the inside and the outside as he learns more about life, love, and the pressures of growing up.
What do you think?
It’s Kind of a Funny Story stars Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, Zoë Kravitz, Lauren Graham and Jim Gaffigan. The film is written and directed by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck (“Half Nelson,” Sugar”) and based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.
It’s Kind of a Funny Story releases in limited theaters September 24.