On the Count of Three

It's a type of movie that you think will end happily but it doesn't, in a way that you wouldn't expect. It's the kind of movie where you sit in silence as the credits roll, just processing. Been a while since a movie has made me feel like this.

This is a dark comedy that focuses on depression and what it feels like to be so sad in the head that the only thing that can make you smile thought of not waking up the next morning. Something we all have felt to some degree at least once in our lives. But this film focuses on two best friends that feel this everyday. Although deeply depressed they both will make you laugh. It's easy to only see the sadness in this film but I was more focused on the love these two had for each other. There is literally nothing they wouldn't do for their best friend. They were just too blinded by their own depression that they couldn't see they had something beautiful to live for right in front of their face. Normally I am less serious in my reviews but something about this film makes me not want to joke, even though I was positively moved. The actors looked lost, soulless. You could feel their sadness to the point you start to think they actually should kill themselves. But then you see their inspiring bond and you hope they change their mind. This movie motivated me to stop and smell the roses more often. As well as to start using scenes from the movies I watch rather than the movie poster.

The movie is a painful harsh reality of suicidal thoughts even with the ending being resolute it leaves you to reflect on the events

First action suicide comedy I have ever seen. Not bad. The darkness is real.

Overall, I am impressed by this feature, especially as an official, directional debut from Jerrod Carmichael, who also plays one of the leads. Successfully delivering a highly convincing friendship with snappy and fun dialogue along the way, the film brings a story that feels unpredictable and carries truly touching, shocking moments. Focusing on suicide themes, a hard-hitting subject, the combination of dark comedy will impact multiple viewers.

handled the topic of mental health institutions and suicide perfectly. definetly a perfect movie in my eyes, not too long not too short.

A cute dark-comedy, pals-flick, good enough for a lazy sunday afternoon.

As someone with mental health issues I've never related to something more great movie

A dark comedy if there ever was, 'On the Count of Three' is gentle and touching and quite ambitious. Jerrod Carmichael makes his directorial debut and co-stars with Christopher Abbott. The duo have a chemistry that makes the film. The characters have a deep friendship and love of each other. Tiffany Haddish, in only two powerful scenes, but this film shows her development as a dramatic actor. A delicate balancing act done well by Carmichael and all involved! Final Score: 8/10

Fantastic performances by Christopher Abbott and Jarrod Carmichael make this sometimes difficult watch enjoyable and funny. Jarrod Carmichael and the script writers did a great job finding the intersection of drama and comedy.