I didn't see the play, I have watched the movie purely for the sake of Robert Sean Leonard - but it was definitely worth it.
I'm a disabled person, I've met a lot of disabled people in my life, and quite frankly, this movie is a very realistic portrayal of how it looks.
The actors have done a magnificent job at portraying disability, the behaviours of the characters aren't something unfamiliar for me to see.
While I already knew that RSL will definitely portray his role well, I think he's a good actor, he did even better than I initially expected. His body language and expressions are just on spot, the way he shows nervousness and anxiety as his character is realistic and simply relatable, it looks genuine.
With other main actors, I was definitely pleasantly surprised. They did a perfect job at their roles and I have no critique for that. I don't recall them that much, so I don't have anything more to say though.
I'm glad that the movie also included actors who are in fact disabled, I have seen a ridiculous amount of movies that talk about disability, but oddly enough reject the disabled actors.
All in all - worth the watch, it's silly and fun, but also handles the more difficult topics with care and detail. Love it.
I'm a disabled person, I've met a lot of disabled people in my life, and quite frankly, this movie is a very realistic portrayal of how it looks.
The actors have done a magnificent job at portraying disability, the behaviours of the characters aren't something unfamiliar for me to see.
While I already knew that RSL will definitely portray his role well, I think he's a good actor, he did even better than I initially expected. His body language and expressions are just on spot, the way he shows nervousness and anxiety as his character is realistic and simply relatable, it looks genuine.
With other main actors, I was definitely pleasantly surprised. They did a perfect job at their roles and I have no critique for that. I don't recall them that much, so I don't have anything more to say though.
I'm glad that the movie also included actors who are in fact disabled, I have seen a ridiculous amount of movies that talk about disability, but oddly enough reject the disabled actors.
All in all - worth the watch, it's silly and fun, but also handles the more difficult topics with care and detail. Love it.