Fresh
Shows more hopelessness than optimism but is never less than honest.
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
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Manic
Overview
In lieu of prison, Lyle, a violent adolescent, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.
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Top critics, in their words
67%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Its modesty of aspiration and its naturalism of style are its two most salient values.
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
Fresh
A movie of heart and substance.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
Manic has quite a bit to recommend it as well, not the least of which is the lack of Hollywood gloss mental patients.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
It's an undemonstrative, vividly authentic film.
Derek Adams, Time Out
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