Hurts to watch. Seriously. And that's the beauty of the movie.

Who said motherhood was easy? It's not especially with a mental illness when it feels like a mouthful of air Amanda Seyfried, Finn Wittrock, Britt Robertson, Jennifer Carpenter, Amy Irving, and Paul Giamatti directed by Amy Koppleman and based on her book Amanda Seyfried stars as Julie Davis, a children's author known for confronting your fears She's about to give birth to a newborn baby, her second child with husband Ethan But is she actually ready for the mother role again? To make things more tricky she starts to have a mental breakdown Julie then starts remembering parts of her past she thought were locked away She writes about kids facing their fears but has yet to confront her own Julie has moments of worry, panic about failing Anxiety and depression are not easy things to deal with or talk about; this film heavily looks at it from one woman's perspective It's a constant struggle for Julie to stay on her medication, making her husband not worry, and whether or not her kids will inherit the same condition This is a somber experience to say the least but Seyfried gives a very convincing performance as someone dealing with postpartum depression There's no arguing with brain chemistry and it makes a huge difference to ask for help Not a happy viewing and it feels more made-for-온라인카지노추천 than anything but does provide answers for those asking why this is a problem affecting so many that many choose to ignore It can be addressed, looked at, and be treated before it's too late

I don't appreciate all the opacity and innuendo - it's tiresome. We watch numerous sessions with her psychiatrist - why not just say what she has or give the audience a glance at her chart .. bipolar, depression, anxiety ..??? And why all the footage of her as a child with her father? The worst he does is yell at her once. If that's enough to cause a young woman to commit suicide then we wouldn't be 8 billion people today! Why is he apologizing to her 40 yrs later with tears in his eyes? If he did something horrid tell us what it was. And if he did then why is she so calm when he presses against her? The spaces between the dots in this movie are too wide to connect.

I do prefer the book but, I was curious to see what they did with the movie.

Despite being a slow film, the director managed to treat the subject in an interesting way.

Very tender treatment of a delicate situation - post-partum depression. I believe I will now remember this movie, with Amanda Seyfried as a representation of the depressed person. Not as many details on Wikipedia as it deserves - like no plot...

Film about mental health/postpartum: okay. Seyfried with perfect hubby and firstworld problems: check. Jump cuts: check. Didn't make me sympathize with her or understand her mental plight.

For me, it felt like mental illness for beginners, which was probably the aim. The details of her past could have been better explored. Although it shone a light on post partum psychosis, there was more to her lack of mental health than illustrated. There are clues to that within the film. However, it must have had an impact, or I wouldn't have written this!

You can feel the sadness, even on the brightest days she sees the world so empty. The depression and anxiety perfectly posed. I highly recommend it

This movie reveals just how serious postpartum depression, anxiety is and im glad it is now being bought into the public eye

I can relate to the character's depression and anxiety for I too struggle with both. The film & characters feel contrived. While the character's struggles are accurate situations, the extremes on which the husband and her mother walk on eggshells to appease her & her many mood swings and off the wall quirks; such situations would not be catered to for most struggling with depression, which in turn sets an unrealistic tone. Anyone with depression needs those around them not to take aspects lightly, which is a running theme in this film.

I was recommended this movie by a friend who struggled with PPD. I realized that I had never seen a movie that showed how difficult it was for some mothers to deal with PPD, and how deeply the issue can go. This is a heartfelt and very raw look at how difficult depression is. It is a very important movie about a subject that affects so many. I thought Amanda Seyfried was wonderful. Her character was clearly such a positive person, and her struggle made it all the more challenging because of what everyone expected from her. I had seen some reviewers sarcastic reference to how easy this mother's life was. But I think that's a major point here....I have worked for years with people dealing with depression, and they come in all types. There is no one face of depression. So to boil something down to how someone looks or what their life is like is missing everything. It's an excellent and honest look at a real issue, and the movie sticks with you for a long time.

I was disappointed with the movie. I thought it was very vague and rather bland. Yeah. I get the jest behind the movie but this one seemed to drag on a bit. I will not watch it again nor would I recommend it.

I think this movie, although heartfelt, was predictable. Halfway into the movie, I had a strong feeling on how it would end, and I was correct. I didn't realize at first, the time period was at least two decades in the past. I should have realized with use of home phone and lack of cellulars. I think Seyfried's performance was good. It also tackles anxiety, depression and how traumatic events in one's life can sometimes be buried inside. Breastfeeding mothers can take antidepressants (perhaps not known fact then). This bothered me. I think she could have been helped. I was frustrated that her husband and Psychiatrist knew that she wasn't ok. I don't think she should have been put in the position to be alone with her kids. She was overwhelmed. I liked how they jumped to the present with her husband and adult children. Life goes on….

Big problems, smartly tackled

Uneventful and slightly interesting movie

When art is really, really good - whether it's film, painting, television or theater - it allows us to experience a world that might not be available to us otherwise. A Mouthful of Air is such a film. It's revelatory - and a punch to the gut - in depicting postpartum depression. Amy Koppelman's eye-opening direction frames the experience of Julie (Amanda Seyfried) in tight shots that bring us harrowingly into Julie's world. Seyfried is wonderful. Her progressive dissolution is both subtle and excruciating and seems progressively reflected in her increasingly translucent skin and crystalline eyes. The story moves forward in both linear and non-linear time, which makes the conclusion doubly potent. This isn't an easy film to watch, but when is good art ever easy? I'm going to be thinking about this one for a long time...and am grateful for the experience.

It's a heartbreakingly beautiful depiction of the dichotomy of motherhood. As someone who struggled with postpartum depression/anxiety I felt the pain the main character felt and the movie shows the importance of finding hope and getting treatment when it's needed. It's an important film that took a lot of courage to make and it gives a voice to those like myself.

Although Amanda gives a very touchy performance in this movie, the whole thing still feels a bit flat. The way the story is told kinda takes away what should be the real purpose of this project.

The most beautiful actress ever!