Every Psychology Major's Favorite

Rating: 9/10 (19 October 2019)

This movie was phenomenal. I walked in as a Psych major knowing that it would be very intense and very dark. A lot of reviews say it's "too disturbing". I find these comments are most likely from people who do not understand mental health disorders. I think they are possibly the viewers that this movie is trying to reach out to. The premise teaches the audience what it is like to be someone with a mental disorder in today's society. The mistreatment, abuse (verbal and physical) and overall lack of sympathy. It also focuses on the mental health system, counselors and pharmaceuticals alike that show what happens when someone can no longer receive the help they need. This is exactly what happens, and Arthur begins to spiral, and yet, he thinks he is okay. This movie had me wrapped in it the entire two hours and had me focused on mental health awareness AND had me fangirling. Worth the watch. Maybe bring a friend, though!