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Krystal (2017) -

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

: Certain elements, like Nick Robinson's attempt at a Southern accent and a jarringly graphic scene involving an animal, were cited as major distractions. Krystal (2017)

If you are a fan of William H. Macy’s directorial style or the specific leads, Krystal is a fascinating, if messy, experiment. It is best enjoyed by those who prefer stories over polished, predictable Hollywood romances. Krystal (2017) - IMDb : 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. . Macy’s directorial style or the specific leads, Krystal

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

: Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave it a low score (around 14%), largely because it feels like several different scripts mashed together—part romance, part family drama, and part dark comedy.