I really like Felix van Groeningen. I have seen The Broken Circle Breakdown and The Misfortunates. Hoping to catch up on the rest of his filmography soon.

Interesting that the PR on this film seems to make it about the opiod epidemic when it's really about methamphetamine addiction. I know people on meth and unfortunately I didn't quite believe the portrayal of it in this film. On a positive note, I thought Steve Carell was quite believable as the enabling dad.

Deluxe screener

screening + q&a with timothée “the boy!” chalamet

this is a 2 hour competition of WHO WANTS THE OSCAR MORE? between timmy and steve carell. also during the q&a the microphone was not on and baby boy did not notice

steve carell; *breathes* 
the soundtrack; duNDUNDUNDUDNS. A A A A WA A A AHHHHHA A A A A HHHHHHHHH BOOOOMAMAMSMMMMMMMM DUUUUUUUUUJNNNNNMNBNNBJ

I was nervous about this film going in, being a big admirer of the book. But it is possibly the most realistic depiction of addiction at a young age that I've ever seen -- right up there with Christiane F. Or maybe it just most accurately reflects my own experience of battling drug addiction. A masterful, music-centric exploration of abnormal psychology and substance dependence. Some viewers may take issue with the soundtrack structure, but I felt it flawlessly articulated all of the appropriate feelings associated with chemical abuse, and the destruction of everything in its wake. I am entirely emotionally eviscerated but, above all else, simply grateful to be alive.

amazon studios have recognised my 2 weaknesses
• a focus on a soft father/son relationship
• michael scotts struggle for happiness

the devil works hard but timothée's tear ducts work harder

Steve Carell you did it.
Timothée Chalamet YOU GOT ME.
The chemistry between father/son was something to die for.

Is it a bad idea to make all of my kids watch this movie?

The camera stays so close to Timothée Chalamet it sometimes feels like a 12 year olds tumblr

The performances of Chalamet and Carrel are stunning.

Not a big fan of Chalament, but here he got me.

I just have a small problem with the music in some scenes. Seemed kinda out of place.

Steve Carrell and Timothee Chalamet's father/son relationship was to die for. Their chemistry was inspired and the film itself was a beautiful representation of a serious matter. The fact that it is a true story really pulls at audiences heart-strings. I loved it (and cried a lot).

timmy didn’t even get nominated i am .disgusted

I was fine with Timmy being in messy movies cause I got to watch him do press + award shows. Not anymore.

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I was wrong. It deserves more than what I said and gave

This film is a tearjerker the entire runtime, making the emotional impact muted. But Carrell and Chalamet are great. Love my boy Timmy.