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Rating: 7.20/10 from 184 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Seishin

Title in Italiano:

Mental

Title in Português:

Mental

Synopsis

People with various mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, panic disorder, and personality disorder visit Chorale Okayama to see Dr. Masatomo Yamamoto. They are men and women of all ages, with diverse backgrounds and various attitudes to their own illnesses. There is an elite businessman who worked too hard and was diagnosed with "burn-out syndrome." There is a woman who has suffered from an eating disorder since somebody said to her that her legs were too fat. There is a schizophrenic mother who abused and killed her own newborn baby. Because of their illnesses, some attempt suicide repeatedly, and others actually end up killing themselves (As of today, two of the patients in the film have committed suicide).

Some have been dealing with their illnesses for decades, and have developed their own philosophy, religious faith, or artistic expressions. Some hide their illnesses even from their family members and friends, while others give lectures to reduce prejudice and misunderstanding about mental illness. When Dr. Masatomo Yamamoto, founder and director of Chorale Okayama, worked for a mental hospital, he questioned why the locks installed on the doors of the wards could only be unlocked from the outside. "These locks are not for patients but for doctors and staff," he thought. Then, he became a pioneer in the movement to get rid of locks from psychiatric wards.

At Chorale Okayama, he tries to support patients so that they will be able to live in society, not locked up in hospitals. He created two kinds of workplaces for patients: Pastel, a milk-delivery service company, and Mini-Chorale, a small restaurant. However, the situation surrounding mental health care in Japan is not so forgiving. Suffering from budget deficits, national and local governments are cutting costs, grants, and services toward mental patients and institutions.

MENTAL depicts various aspects and problems of mental health, showing such scenes as consultations and treatments of patients by Dr. Yamamoto, education of nurses, waiting rooms filled with patients, staff members negotiating with government agencies to maintain services, activities at Pastel and Mini-Chorale, and home helpers supporting patients living at home. It also depicts the daily lives and candid faces of patients, revealing their philosophy, sufferings, anxiety, and joy.

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Mental
Aggretsuko Theme
Aggressive Girl - English ver.
Forgotten
Deconstruction
Intent to Kill
With You
The Heart Of Dreams
Labyrinth
The Spirit of the Wolf
Departure
Alone
Aeon
White Eyes
Taurus
Oedipism
Massacre of the Innocents
Backstab
Only Apathy
Overthrown
Tyranny
Kingslayer
De villeste makter
Elements
Tunnel Effect
Erlkönig
This is Now Forever
Go Hard or Go Home
ATHANAEAN
The Uprising
To Suffer
Former
Distant Bodies
Feed the Rats
Paralyse
Hey Kid I'm a Computer, Stop All the Downloading
Death Will Reign
Warpath
Sakura
Tornekratt
Alone in the Dark (Death Angel's Shadow)
Business Suits and Combat Boots
Waking Misery
Forsaken Last
Red Shade
Crazy
Ignite
Playing With Fire
Limits
The Pride of Sin
Cry Omega
Entheogen
Rubric of Ahriman
Trollmannen
Take Control
Uptown Girl 2009 (Remastered) - digital only bonus track
Fuck Your Values, Fuck Your Beliefs
District of Misery
Here's Hoping
When Silence Breaks
Your Treachery Will Die WIth You
Demental Main Theme
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Be My Guest
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Follow Me Down
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Dirty Talk (Ringtone)
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Safe Travels
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Knock Knock
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Let Me In
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In the Night (feat. Marre)
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Let's Play Hide & Seek
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Trust in Me
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You're Not Alone
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Lost in the Woods
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Truth Be Told
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The Tentorio Twins
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The Time Has Come
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The Time Has Come (Vocal Mix)
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Across the Ocean
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Elemental
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Sháshà r íshà
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Stop Wade!
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Hot Air Balloon
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Bubble Date
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Headphones
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Fern Grouchwood
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Beach Glass
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Cloud Puff Fireball
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Clod
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Blue Flame
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Meet the Ripples
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Love Scooter
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Crying Games
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Grand Re-Opening
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Tìshôk' (Embrace The Light)
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Pipe Blows
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Run for Your Life
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Kol-Nuts 00:02:13 21
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Red Dot Sale
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1000mph
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Smoke Reading
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Rusty Hint of Motor Oil
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Mineral Lake
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Lucky
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Garden Central Station
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Full Purple
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Vivisteria
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Firish
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A Lonely Man Awash in Sadness
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Firetown Flood
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You Were the Dream
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Make Connection
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Bà Ksô (The Big Bow)
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Steal the Show (Lauv)
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Grand Redux
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Kasganj
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Flyover
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Hong Kong
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A Big Idea
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Man and Nature
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Continuing On
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Protest
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Nadir
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Uprising
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Fishing
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Words of Wisdom
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Healing Walk
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At the Source
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End Credits
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Every Child
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The Linden Tree
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Stepwise Ways and Other Machinz
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Faraway Nearby
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Mare Crisium
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Shroud
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Ringshadow
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Icarus Also Flew
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Bruise in 9Steps
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Lacus Timoris
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Bosch Dreams of St. Anthony
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From The Bellows
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Sinus Aestuum
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One Smooth Stone
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Ground Up
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Staring Down the Sorrow
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Let the Meanings Move
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LE MYTHOMANE: Générique
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La filature
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Frédo
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La baronne
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Linda Marlène
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Les faux-monnayeurs
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Bébert et la Betterave
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La grande duchesse
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Drôle d'otage
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Fausse monnaie
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Trio d'escrocs
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L'enlèvement
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Chassé-croisé
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Norbert et Cécile
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Le mythomane
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L'EDUCATION SENTIMENTALE: Générique
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Dîner chez les Dambreuse
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Frédéric et Marie
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Danse
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Voyage à Fontainebleau
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Le bal masqué
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L'éducation sentimentale
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Grande valse
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Les insurgés
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La révélation de Marie
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Au relais de la forêt
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Générique de fin
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Quadrille
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This Is the Only Time We Have
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Road Trip
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Not Tonight
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The Pit
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Jodie Flashback
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Trippin With Dot
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Peaches Storytime
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Baby Elton
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Aloha
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Goodbyes
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Dot Appears
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The Date
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Fireworks
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Rufus
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Still Your Father
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It's a Boy
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Handsome and Cool
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Birth
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Believe (Jane's Theme)
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Main Title Theme (Extended Version)
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Scene of a Crime
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Raise Your Hand If You're Guilty
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Sorry Hurts
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Careless Clues
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I Don't Need Saving
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Lisbon Secrets
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Restless and Annoyed
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Reading Between the Lies
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Closed-Case Donuts
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Graceful
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Your Worst Nightmare
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Flowers, Bodies and Smiles
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Coins and Cards
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Mastermind
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Bait and Switch
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Shapes
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Maybe Next Time
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Cat and Mouse
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Senses
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Cunning and Coy
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Off the Case
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Face to Face
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Tea Time
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Redemption
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Prelude In C (From Book 1 of the Well-Tempered Clavier, BWV 846) (Johann Sebastian Bach)
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Let's Play Hide & Seek
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You're Not Alone
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Tìshôk' (Embrace The Light)
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Drôle d'otage
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Trio d'escrocs
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L'enlèvement
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L'EDUCATION SENTIMENTALE: Générique
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L'éducation sentimentale
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It's a Boy
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Believe (Jane's Theme)
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Raise Your Hand If You're Guilty
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I Don't Need Saving
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User reviews

Melissa Carter
8/10

The soundtrack of Mental brilliantly captures the emotional complexity of the characters and their struggles with mental illness. Each musical piece seems to resonate with the inner turmoil and resilience of the patients, creating a deeply immersive experience for the audience.

Patricia Thomas
9/10

The compositions in the soundtrack beautifully complement the raw and honest portrayal of mental health issues in the film, adding another layer of depth and understanding to the narrative.

Laura Perez
6/10

The use of different musical styles and instruments in the soundtrack adds depth and authenticity to the storytelling. The music enhances the viewer's understanding of the characters' inner turmoil and external challenges.

Melissa Wright
7/10

The composition and arrangement of the music in Mental effectively convey the range of emotions portrayed in the film, from despair and loneliness to hope and courage. The soundtrack enhances the storytelling by adding layers of depth and nuance to the characters' experiences, making it a poignant and memorable aspect of the movie.

Donna Campbell
6/10

The soundtrack of Mental succeeds in capturing the humanity and dignity of individuals struggling with mental illness. The music serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Richard Scott
6/10

The soundtrack effectively complements the scenes of consultations and treatments by Dr. Yamamoto, creating a sense of empathy and connection with the patients' experiences. The emotional impact of the music is palpable throughout the film.

Susan Carter
9/10

The music captures the range of emotions experienced by the characters, from deep sorrow and despair to moments of hope and resilience, creating a deeply moving listening experience.

Matthew Lee
5/10

The soundtrack of Mental is a poignant reflection of the complex and emotional journey depicted in the film. The music captures the struggles and resilience of individuals battling various mental illnesses.

Donna Martinez
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Mental is a powerful and moving accompaniment to the film's exploration of mental health issues. The music adds depth, emotion, and resonance to the characters' stories, making it a memorable and impactful aspect of the movie.

Edward Allen
6/10

Each track in the soundtrack resonates with the diverse backgrounds and attitudes of the characters in the film. The compositions effectively convey the range of emotions experienced by the patients, from despair to hope.

Ronald Carter
5/10

The use of subtle and evocative melodies in the soundtrack enhances the portrayal of the patients' daily struggles and triumphs. The music creates a sense of intimacy and connection with the characters' innermost thoughts and emotions.

Joshua Wilson
9/10

The soundtrack of Mental is a powerful and emotive accompaniment to the complex and poignant stories depicted in the film.

Andrew Hall
5/10

The themes and melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of introspection and contemplation, mirroring the characters' journeys towards self-discovery and acceptance. The music serves as a powerful storytelling tool in conveying the complexities of mental health.

Sarah Williams
3/10

Overall, I believe that a more thoughtful and nuanced approach to the musical accompaniment could have greatly improved the overall impact of Mental, helping to create a more immersive and emotionally resonant viewing experience for the audience.

Robert Clark
1/10

The choice of music seemed generic and uninspired, lacking the sensitivity and depth needed to enhance the storytelling of such a poignant movie. Instead of adding to the atmosphere and emotional impact of the scenes, the soundtrack often felt disconnected and distracting, diminishing the overall viewing experience for me.

Joseph Scott
3/10

I found the soundtrack of Mental to be quite disappointing and inappropriate for the heavy subject matter it explores. The music felt out of touch with the emotional depth of the film, failing to capture the complexity and struggles of the characters dealing with mental illnesses.

Ashley Mitchell
6/10

The soundtrack of Mental effectively underscores the importance of breaking down stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health. The music conveys a sense of empathy and understanding towards the patients' experiences.