What's Wrong with You?
What's Wrong with You?

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What's Wrong with You?

2019
Movie
78 min
German

A young man is confronted with the abyss of his soul and becomes more and more enslaved by insanity.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jedd WoodsGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In contemporary London, Liam, a struggling musician, grapples with his ambition, relationships, and the existential dread of his late twenties. As his band teeters on the brink of success, he finds himself caught between the allure of fame and the comfort of familiarity. The film explores the anxieties of a generation searching for meaning in a rapidly changing world.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its raw emotional honesty and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some found the narrative occasionally meandering, but many appreciated its authentic portrayal of millennial struggles.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of young adult struggles and anxieties.

  • Noted for strong performances, especially from the lead cast.

  • Some critics found the pacing and narrative a bit uneven.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's relatable themes of ambition, self-doubt, and the pressures of modern life, with many connecting with the characters' journeys. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more focused.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the British Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack was composed by the lead actor, Tom E. Brown, who is also a real-life musician.

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