Why three new movies are testing out reopened movie theatersĪs theater chains reopen across the country, “Unhinged,” “Words on Bathroom Walls” and “Cut Throat City” lead the first wave of new movies to open in theaters amid the pandemic. Naveda’s script and director Freudenthal make some bold choices, most of which work but have a cumulative effect that weakens the overall impact of the narrative. That the film comes as close to succeeding as it does is in large part due to a top flight cast doing impressive work zipping between multiple tones - in some ways reflecting the disease at its center, schizophrenia. Written by Nick Naveda and directed by Thor Freudenthal, it takes some big swings at a big subject and almost - not quite - pulls it off. It’s hard to categorize the big screen adaptation of “Words on Bathroom Walls,” Julia Walton’s novel about a teenager’s struggle with mental illness, as the film itself can’t decide if it’s a serious drama about an ill adolescent, a dark, edgy psychological romp, or an off-kilter rom-com. We will continue to note the various ways readers can see each new film, including drive-in theaters in the Southland and VOD/streaming options when available. Because moviegoing carries inherent risks during this time, we remind readers to follow health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC and local health officials. The Los Angeles Times is committed to reviewing new theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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