The Adderall Diaries (2016)
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Released: | Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
Length: | 87 minutes |
Studio: | A24 |
Genre: | Drama |
Rating: | Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. |
The Adderall Diaries Synopsis
James Franco plays Stephen Elliot, a once-successful novelist paralyzed by writer's block and an escalating Adderall dependency, who becomes obsessed with a high-profile murder case as a way to escape his personal troubles. His interest leads him to meet Lana Edmond (Amber Heard), a smart, sexy reporter who gives him unique access to the case. As their relationship takes off, Stephen is suddenly thrust back into the past when his father (Ed Harris), a cruel and vindictive man, shows up to challenge the veracity of the memoir Stephen is writing. As Stephen simultaneously delves into the details of the murder case (which turns out to have some unexpected parallels to his own troubled upbringing) and reunites with his estranged father, he is forced to separate truth from lies and fact from fiction--ultimately leading him to finally reconcile his past and confront his future.
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Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
With terrific source material, the movie (The Adderall Diaries) should have been a deeply moving introspective look at various views of the same memories, but, sadly, falls short.
Full Review | Grade: C