Words On Bathroom Walls
A witty teen falls in love with a brilliant classmate while keeping his mental illness a secret.
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Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to not be defined by his condition.
"Teen movies involving romance and some kind of illness are not new -- 'The Fault in Our Stars' certainly opened that door. So, trying to get away from that same old thing, some titles are starting to go towards a more reflective side and talk about mental health. 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before', from Netflix, was one of the first to do this, committing all kinds of possible absurdities. Now, 'Words On Bathroom Walls' follows a more sensitive path, understanding the limits and sensitivities of talking about mental illnesses in adolescence -- even though, inevitably, there is romanticization of the situation at some moments. The highlight of this film by Thor Freudenthal ('Diary of a Wimpy Kid'), inspired by a book by Julia Walton, ends up being the performance of Charlie Plummer who, despite the limitations, has shown himself to be one of the most interesting young actors of his generation. To cry and be moved."