Self Medicated (2005)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

Monty Lapica

Writer:

Monty Lapica (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Based on true events. On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrew's life is spiraling out of control...

Plot Keywords:

Psychiatric Hospital | Las Vegas Nevada | Defiance | Brawl | Character Study

Awards:

25 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Diane Venora	...	Louise Eriksen
Monty Lapica	...	Andrew Eriksen
Michael Bowen	...	Dan Jones
Greg Germann	...	Keith
Kristina Anapau	...	Nicole
Matthew Carey	...	Aaron
Shane Stuart	...	Seth Calenes
William Stanford Davis	...	Gabe
Michael Mantell	...	Dr. Reinholtz
Kelly Kruger	...	Tori
Karim Prince	...	Steve
Glenndon Chatman	...	John
Noah Segan	...	Trevor
Marcus Toji	...	Mike
Richard Weisner	...	Mikey

MPAA:

Rated R for substance abuse, language and some sexual material.

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Calfornia State Mental Hospital - 11400 S. Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California, USA

Company:

Promise Pictures

Trivia:

Winner of over 35 international film awards.

Quotes:

Andrew Eriksen: You got a Bible verse memorized for it and everything, huh?
Gabe: Here's another one you ought to think about. "It's better to put it in the belly of a whore than on the ground."

A beautifully made film.

If it had not been for the wonderful Santa Fe Film Festival it is unlikely that I would have ever had the pleasure of seeing this little gem of a movie. In my view, Diane Venora is one of the most underrated actresses of her generation. She was just incredible in this film, just as she is in any other movie she's in that I can think of, but this is certainly among her most powerful performances. The scene in the bedroom on the floor - just heartbreaking. If there is any justice in the world then this movie should find its way into theaters and I definitely recommend seeing it. If you're a fan of quality acting then you will not be disappointed because everyone in the movie is simply excellent, especially Diane Venora and the young man who plays her son. Certainly one of the best movies I can recall seeing in a very long time. I wish they would bring more quality independent films like this to New Mexico apart from just the film festivals. Thank goodness for the Santa Fe Film Festival for finding wonderful films like this for all of us to discover. What a treat!