Krystal (2017) [100% RECOMMENDED]

: The film incorporates surreal animated sequences and dark, quirky humor that some audience members found witty and charming. The Drawbacks

: Some viewers found Taylor's central lie (faking addiction) and the lack of exploration into its moral weight to be off-putting. Verdict Krystal (2017)

: For viewers who enjoy the "Faulknerian" Southern Gothic vibe or Macy’s specific brand of irreverent humor (similar to his work on Shameless ), the movie offers a refreshing, albeit strange, emotional journey. : The film incorporates surreal animated sequences and

: The film features heavy hitters like Kathy Bates (playing Taylor's boss/sponsor), Felicity Huffman , William Fichtner , Grant Gustin , and T.I. . : The film features heavy hitters like Kathy

The story follows (Nick Robinson), a sheltered young man with a unique heart condition that causes him to faint under high stress. After becoming instantly infatuated with Krystal (Rosario Dawson)—a stripper and recovering addict—Taylor decides the only way to woo her is to join her Alcoholics Anonymous group, pretending to be an alcoholic himself. Highlights

: Certain elements, like Nick Robinson's attempt at a Southern accent and a jarringly graphic scene involving an animal, were cited as major distractions.