Plot Summary: A troubled youth (Adam Horovitz) from a split Los Angeles family is sent to a private psychiatric hospital after a violent scrape with the police...
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My mom worked in a mental ward for teenagers, and this movie captures that
environment very well (the writer either worked in one or did his
research).
Amy Locaine is so sweet and screwed up at the same time. Mr. Beasty Boy
does a good job as the confused protag, and I especially like how the
story
and filmmarkers don't judge these kids with speeches about morals from the
adult characters -- but instead ask hard questions like: "What do you
want
[in your life]?" Sutherland is great in his role and totally believable.
Worth a rent or watching on cable. Too bad this movie didn't get more
attention.