Funny Story

Your appreciation for this film will depend in large part on where this all falls on your personal continuum from 'funny' to 'funny-ish,' to 'eww.'

Funny Story" is only mildly humorous, but it's watchable thanks to Glave's game performance that makes him likable despite his foibles.

A warmhearted seriocomedy that, even when not thoroughly convincing, projects a disarming sincerity.

The most impressive aspect of Funny Story is that it succeeds in every area. Quality and efficiency seep out of every pore of this indie treat.

Funny Story is well worth your time. It's a captivating look at families and how the truth hurts but not nearly as bad as the alternative.

Realistic, understated performances help keep it grounded and engaging, as the knowing script explores unexpected connections, both new and lifelong ones

Matthew Glave shines in Michael J. Gallagher's uneven, but entertaining, dramedy.

Its attempted transition into a heartfelt tale of inclusion and reconciliation falls flat because the strained screenplay keeps its characters too detached from reality.

[T]he film begins as a comedy of errors and evolves with the realization that those errors were choices and that choices have consequences.

It radiates film festival catnip, but the picture stands on its own, paying attention to wounded people and their habitual interest in making mistakes.