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• Must Go!
  Written October 17, 2007

  This is a "Must See" movie for the entire family.

  by vldusko

  Joe Greco and this outstanding cast tell us a story that, unfortunately, is a very common one in so many families, living with someone who suffers from mental illness. They all do an excellent job of showing us the reality of the shame that comes with it, while also giving us hope for the future. The young actors are just wonderful, too. Everyone has someone they know or love who suffers from some type of mental illness and this movie brings it out in the open in a very loving way. It's as good as "group therapy." Tell all your friends not to miss it. Bring the family, too.

  • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 28, 2007

  Canvas is not a DaVinci but quite possibly a Jackson Pollock.

  by wakeupneo

  Okay, it might not be flashy, but it is a deeply moving story that engages the viewer with a sentisive and empathic perpective of mental illness. If you haven't been exposed to the humanity of the concept of "the mentally ill," this movie will give you "insight." It won't be as highly celebbrated as "A Beautiful Mind," or "One Flew Over the Cokoos Nest," but it is less "Hollywood," and more reality based. I do feel the director and the writer would have focused more on the schizophrenic mother, her time in the hospital, her treatment with the psychiatrist, etc, than spending so much time on the son. All in all, if you want to grow a little this Fall, watch "Canvas," and gain some insight into an illness that if it won't effect you directly, will in all probablility, touch someone you know.

  • 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 21, 2007

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  by pgalfano

  Excellent acting and a very timely story that gets little direct personal coverage. Really brought this hard reality to life.
  I like the actors very much and the story line is something that all of us need to be aware of. It was hard to watch at times because it was heart wrenching. A difficult subject done in a very humane, heart warming way with excellent acting. I recommend it if you like these actors and a story of raw emotion.

  • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 20, 2007

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  by Reycine

  Unusual but compelling subject of mental illness very well acted by all. Loved the South Florida location. The boy is a budding star. Moved along well and held interest. A couple of inconsistencies: I wish I could put a sailbat together as fast an well as Joe did...the nice ending came a little too easy without adequate predicate I'm sure this could have been solved with a little more time if it were possible. Everyone involved should be proud of this film.

  • 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 23, 2007

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  by eivom22

  This is a movie that is a must see! It's a slice of life movie with a twist as it does a bit of education about mental illness but more importantly how mental illness can affect a family. While they could have developed the mother character a bit more, the choice to fopcus on the family probably makes it a more mainsteam movie.

  • 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 31, 2007

  Uplifting and Hopeful Movie

  by kcapie

  This is a snapshot of life with a family member who has schizophrenia and the challenges that the brain disorder brings to the ill member and their family.
  Beautifully done with a sense of humor.

  • 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 21, 2007

  Honest look at mental illness

  by eroskes

  this is the first movie i have seen in a long time (maybe since Ordinary People, or perhaps As Good as it Gets) that portrays an individual with mental illness and the effect of that mental illness on those around him/her in an honest and true-to-life way. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

  • 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• I'll Pass
  Written August 4, 2010

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• I'll Pass
  Written March 3, 2008

  by Smashed_Potatoes

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• Must Go!
  Written May 2, 2009

  by eharrell

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• Must Go!
  Written October 16, 2007

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  by dengin

  This is a fair, sensitive, courageous depiction of schizophrenia as experienced by the wife/mother, husband/father and son. The affects of mental illness on each individual character is credibly portrayed and significantly expressed in the truest form of experience. The screenplay is written as only one who has experienced mental illness could relate. This is a must not only for the mental health community, but for the general population to get a credible idea of what it's like to live with and contend with the ramifications of a brain disorder an individual does not ask to have anymore than a person would want cancer, diabetes or heart disease. Kudos to the cast and especially the screenwriter, Joe Greco, for sharing his personal journey.

  • 2 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• I'll Pass
  Written July 4, 2008

  by MJ0808

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• I'll Pass
  Written August 17, 2009

  by bodwin

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• I'll Pass
  Written May 17, 2008

  by bbristow

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• I'll Pass
  Written October 23, 2008

  by marie_hatzioa

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