Though plot-wise Atypical is somewhat formulaic and uses many tropes from the drama/comedy genre, its utilization and handling of these make it a step up from many shows of the same variety.
At once a period piece and a coming-of-age odyssey wrapped around a bizarre narrative about an antiquated medical treatment, The Mountain is Alverson’s finest film.
A film that is laced with pride and hope without the frilly details of any other sports film, The Grizzlies is all about grit, raw and tender moments of belonging and the strength to continue on.