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Mad to Be Normal

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Scottish psychiatrist R.D. Laing performs various daring experiments on people who were diagnosed as mentally disturbed.
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Simran Hans Observer (UK) There's plenty of jazzy paisley shirts, flamboyant velvet suits and on-the-nose music cues to denote its psychedelic 1960s setting, but these elements do little to soften Laing's eye-raisingly invasive and possibly inappropriate approach to his patients. Rated: 2/5 Apr 9, 2017 Full Review Ed Potton The Times (UK) It's elevated above bog-standard biopic fare by the performances. Rated: 4/5 Apr 7, 2017 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian David Tennant is on pugnacious, mercurial and beady-eyed form in this very interesting and absorbing film. Rated: 4/5 Apr 7, 2017 Full Review D.M. Palmer Vague Visages The irony of Made to Be Normal is that the man who did more than anyone to expose the daily machinations which underpin the modern family is trapped here in a rather tedious domestic drama. Nov 8, 2023 Full Review Sarah Cartland Caution Spoilers David Tennant's masterful portrayal of a man driven to do good, but with astonishingly little self-awareness of the chaos he leaves in his wake, is a delight to watch -- though we don't get enough context. Rated: 3/5 Nov 30, 2018 Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia Mad to Be Normal is an enthralling drama about a man who was both misunderstood and misguided. Oct 30, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rosana B Um relato ficcional do projeto Kingsley Hall (centro comunitário, uma comunidade alternativa), pelo Dr. RD Laing , foi um psiquiatra escocês que tratava psicose e esquizofrenia que contrariavam os métodos químicos e de eletrochoque, teve 9 filhos com 4 esposas, um deles: “Foi irônico que meu pai tenha se tornado conhecido como psiquiatra de família, quando, nesse ínterim, ele não tinha nada a ver com a própria família”. Com grande potencial, o filme se arrasta e envolve menos do que poderia... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Helen F This was disappointing for me. The acting was weak, although the script had real potential, so it was a shame. It felt like a missed opportunity. The pacing was off. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/28/24 Full Review Jan M I hated the character of the Dr. The actor who played him really turned me off. I don't know if it would have been different if someone else had played the part. I recorded it and only watched parts. I would have hated to sit through the whole thing. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review Audience Member Nicely shot... an well tackled sensitive subject. The cast of 'mad' people and their parents was a credit to crazy people portrayals. Some of the standout actors were cast members with fewest lines. Great casting. I loved the crazies best for the modest, honest and understated performances (or the self-identification?) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member I love David! The movie was good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/20 Full Review Audience Member Boring and uninteresting characters. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Robert Mullan

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David Tennant

R.D. Laing

Elisabeth Moss

Angie Wood

Michael Gambon

Sydney Kotok

Gabriel Byrne

Jim

David Bamber

Dr. Meredith

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Movie Info

Synopsis Scottish psychiatrist R.D. Laing performs various daring experiments on people who were diagnosed as mentally disturbed.
Director
Robert Mullan
Producer
Charlotte Arden, Phin Glynn, Alan Latham
Screenwriter
Robert Mullan, Tracy Moreton
Production Co
Gizmo Films
Genre
Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 16, 2018
Runtime
1h 46m
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