Mental

In 1960s Australia, the flamboyant and eccentric Shaz has a unique approach to life and mental health. When she meets the admired but overwhelmed Trailer family, she becomes their unconventional nanny, bringing chaos and unexpected healing into their lives.

Mental received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its ambition and Toni Collette's performance, while others found its tone jarring and its narrative unfocused. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its quirky humor and emotional depth, while others were put off by its eccentricities.

• Praised for Toni Collette's committed performance as the larger-than-life Shaz.
• Criticized for its chaotic and often tonally inconsistent narrative.
• Seen by some as an ambitious but ultimately flawed exploration of mental illness and family dynamics.

Google audience: Google users appear divided on 'Mental'. While some appreciate the film's unique and quirky sense of humor, as well as the strong performances, a significant portion found the film to be overly chaotic, bizarre, and lacking in coherence. The unconventional approach to sensitive themes seems to be a key point of contention.

The film's screenplay was written by P.J. Hogan himself, who also directed. He was inspired by stories of his own mother and her struggles with mental health and her experiences with nannies.