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Jan 23, 2016
I really loved this movie. I thought it was a pretty accurate portrayal of someone living with a mental disorder and how it affects them and the people in their lives. There's no quick answer to the disorder, and it may never be 'cured' only managed. The movie is certainly painful to watch at times, such as Alice being taken advantage of first for her money and second as a kind of freak show for her bizarre behavior, but I think that's the point. I wouldn't say everything works out in the end, but we seem to leave Alice in a better place than when we met her. Wiig is wonderful, as well as the rest of the cast, which includes some big names like Cusack and Leigh. Nice writing and nice music too. I was actually shocked to find so many negative reviews on here! I recommend it! (passes the Bechdel test too btw)