Because of this, we had the chance to see these people fall in love differently.
We haveEmma StoneandRyan Gosling,Tom HanksandMeg Ryan, andWinona RyderandKeanu Reeves.
Another duo worth noting isZooey DeschanelandJoseph Gordon-Levitt.
But what exactly isManicall about?
What Is ‘Manic’ About?
Manicis a 2001 indie drama directed byJordan Melamed.
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The teenagers each have different illnesses and ways of coping, which often results in clashes and disagreements.
Kenny, Lyles roommate, is a 13-year-old who suffers from trauma due to sexual assault.
Its obvious that Lyle has feelings for Tracy and vice versa.
However, they have trouble sharing those feelings directly and clearly, and its mostly due to their trauma.
They also possess contrasting personalities.Lyle is more forward, while Tracy is quieter and prefers to keep to herself.
The contrast between this andMarc Webbs(500) Days of Summeris immense, especially in terms of genre.
Some, like Lyle, show their feelings through physical violence because that is what theyre used to.
Some, like Tracy, dont ever want anyone to know what theyve gone through.
Kenny, for instance, is beloved by the staff and the patients.
He keeps to himself and doesnt really speak if he doesnt want to.
One powerful scene of his is when he is visited by his stepfather.
When Dr. Monroe tries to leave them to talk, Kenny stops him.
It then becomes obvious how he steps back when his stepfather tries to hug him.
The scene is quite simple, but it is impactful.
The best example of this is Dr. Monroe.
He has been there for these teens for a while.
He is the one who leads the group session and is just incredibly patient.
