C'est comme une drôle d'histoire

« Si l'intrigue peut sembler un peu convenue, la réalisation vivante se révèle riche en trouvailles visuelles. En outre, Keir Gilchrist et Zach Galifianakis sont solides. »

« En mêlant aussi étroitement le drame et la comédie dans It's Kind of a Funny Story, Anna Boden et Ryan Fleck, le tandem qui nous a donné Half Nelson, s'est emmêlé dans les tonalités. Et fait trébucher son film entre deux genres, laissant le spectateur entre deux chaises. »

« For me, It's Kind of a Funny Story is a deeply disappointing film, as there really is a great film to be made about teen depression, but this ain't it. But, it's still a pleasant enough film to watch - but that in itself is problematic, as you wouldn't think a film about teen suicide should be called ''pleasant''. »

« Mental illness is not inherently funny. But people acting crazy can be. It's Kind of a Funny Story is notable for the easy chemistry of its ensemble cast. »

« It's Kind of a Funny Story is kind of a perfect coming-of-age comedy, with its bittersweet fun set loose in the adult psych ward of a Brooklyn hospital where this clever case of teenage depression, identity and self-esteem is examined. »

« Mr. Gilchrist is a friendly, somewhat tentative screen presence, but Craig has enough intelligence and humor to be both an agreeable central character and a charming guide to life in the adult psych ward. »