Tuesday, August 12, 2008

The World of the Schizo

Author: Matthew LaRusso
Location: New Jersey

"The World of the Schizo"

Directed by: Rob Reiner
Written by: Eric Roth and Rob Reiner
Music by: Danny Elfman

Principal Cast:

Robin Williams as John Blanchard
Jack Nicholson as Bruce Flowers
Bill Murray as William Scott
Greg Kinnear as David Shelton
David Duchovny as Larry Bellows
Thomas Haden Church as Dexter Trudell

Tagline: "Being lost in the world around is not as tough as being lost in your own..."

Synopsis: This is the story of a middle-aged schizophrenic (Williams) who is sent to a clinic where he meets others suffering from different psychological disorders. After feeling completely lost in the outside world, Blanchard (Williams) feels no different inside the clinic where he feels more lost than ever. Eventually he finds a true friend in William Scott (Murray), a fellow schizophrenic, who helps him through the tough times at the clinic.

What the press would say:

What the press would say: Rob Reiner brings his own sublime story to the big screen about a man suffering from schizophrenia. Reiner tries to keep a light comic tone about the film but many times the laughs turn to pity as the viewer realizes how devastating a disease schizophrenia is. Williams and Murray are brilliant in their roles as schizophrenics, and David Duchovny shines as a man suffering from Dysthemia, who eventually tries to escape and ends up taking his own life. Reiner scores big with this melancholy story that is sure to touch many.

Best Picture
Best Director: Rob Reiner
Best Actor: Robin Williams
Best S. Actor: Bill Murray; David Duchovny
Best O. Screenplay: Eric Roth and Rob Reiner
Best Original Score: Danny Elfman

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