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Lyle is filled with rage. After badly beating a classmate during a schoolyard fight, Lyle is committed to a juvenile mental institution in lieu of criminal prosecution. Inside the hospital, Lyle encounters a group of adolescents struggling with a variety of illnesses. The troubled teens are under the watchful eye of their psychiatrist, Dave, a reformed drug addict. As these complex youths fight to... See Full Description
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 40 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 25th, 2003 (NY-Village East) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for disturbing violent content, strong language and some drug use. |
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| Distributors: |
IFC Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$70,187 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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BBC, Tom Dawson
"...edgy, sincere..." more...
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B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"If the movie is not original, at least it's a showcase for the actors and writers." more...
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C+ |
Chicago Tribune, Mark Caro
"What it does deliver is scenes that feel honestly observed." more...
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B |
Film Threat, Ron Wells
"...a harshly honest picture." more...
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B+ |
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