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  • Self-Medicated
  • Opened August 31, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 47 min.
  • R
    substance abuse, language, and some sexual material
  • On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year old Andrew (Monty Lapica) is spiraling out of control. Unable to cope with the loss of his father, Andrew's descent into drugs and violence is gaining momentum, and the once promising young man is heading for Read More
  • Cast: Diane Venora, Michael Bowen, Greg Germann, Monty Lapica, Kristina Anapau
  • Director: Monty Lapica
  • Genres: Psychological Drama, Drama, Addiction Drama

Self-Medicated Recent Fan Reviews

  • Oh No!

    WORST MOVIE EVERRRRRR!!!

    It doesn't take long to realize that this movie is a wannabe Lifetime original...I say wannabe because even Lifetime originals have better acting and less preaching. This movie should be under comedy. Monty Lapica looks like he is at least 30, and yet he plays a 17 year old??? I mean cmon!!! And why does the mom have a wig on the entire movie?? And what's with the creepy jerking off convo he has with the hobo-angel?? And why do they act like marijauna is heroin??? Just don't see this movie!!!!! Just believe me, and not these other reviews...it doesn't surprise me that these people found this movie believable...it seems they'll believe in anything...

  • Must Go!

    Self Medicated

    This movie should be watched by all high school students. Very intense. A must see.

  • No

    are you kidding?

    enjoyed most of it until the cliched religious symbolism, and it was all downhill from there. the writer-director also stars in it, and not only is he completely unbelievable as a 17 year old, he really could have used an outside perspective to provide some balance. clearly the story was important to him as it's based on true events but it's so self-indulgent, it loses its way.

Self-Medicated Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle |

    Though the script and storytelling could have used more polish, Lapica's...

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    On the basis of this film, Monty Lapica, at 24, has a career ahead of him as a...

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    There's a palpable element of honesty in Lapica's writing and lead performance...

  • 70
    Variety | Justin Chang

    Searing portrait of an out-of-control youth who winds up in a decidedly shady...

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