A young misfit learns a valuable life lesson from the last person he ever thought possible in this sensitive coming of age tale from director Azazel Jacobs (The Goodtimeskid, Momma's Man). After losing his parents at a young age, overweight Terri (Jacob Wysocki) was sent to live with his uncle. Life has never been easy for the embattled young boy, and as his uncle's health begins to deteriorate, Terri becomes the target of relentless teasing by his cruel classmates. When Terri's apathetic teachers fail to offer him any guidance, his intimidating vice principal, Mr. Fitzgerald (John C. Reilly), recognizes a student in need, and reaches out to him. Through that unlikely friendship, Terri discovers that outcasts needn't endure life alone, and that by banding together, they can accomplish great things. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Thought it would be more uplifting and funny. Ended up slow, uncharacteristic odd in places and off key. Entertaining, but not something that I would rent again.
Fantastic movie. If you don't like it, there is probably something wrong with you. John C. Reilly is his best in quirky roles like this, instead of trying to be in outright comedies.
If you watch this movie because you saw the previews, then you are like me. Too bad the previews picked the only good parts of this movie. It was very slow and depressing.
I truly enjoyed this movie, but I would not class it as a comedy, even though there were some comical events in it. This was about Terri, his personal life, and his interactions with bullies, other antagonists, and friends whom he mistook for antagonists.
Thought it would be more uplifting and funny. Ended up slow, uncharacteristic odd in places and off key. Entertaining, but not something that I would rent again.
Fantastic movie. If you don't like it, there is probably something wrong with you. John C. Reilly is his best in quirky roles like this, instead of trying to be in outright comedies.