Motivational Growth

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Adrian DiGiovanni in Motivational Growth (2013)

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Comedy Drama Fantasy Horror

Ian Folivor, a depressed and reclusive 30-something, finds himself taking advice from a growth in his bathroom after a failed suicide attempt. The Mold, a smooth talking fungus who was born ... Read allIan Folivor, a depressed and reclusive 30-something, finds himself taking advice from a growth in his bathroom after a failed suicide attempt. The Mold, a smooth talking fungus who was born of the filth collecting in a corner of Ian's neglected bathroom, works to win Ian's trust ... Read allIan Folivor, a depressed and reclusive 30-something, finds himself taking advice from a growth in his bathroom after a failed suicide attempt. The Mold, a smooth talking fungus who was born of the filth collecting in a corner of Ian's neglected bathroom, works to win Ian's trust by helping him clean himself up and remodel his lifestyle. With The Mold's help, Ian attra... Read all

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IMDb RATING

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651

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 19 wins & 1 nomination total

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8korythacher

Weird, creative, and memorable

Bottom line: If you like weird stuff, watch this.

Motivational Growth was awesome. It's not a movie for everyone; you've got to like weird stuff. I waited too long to review it after watching it and forgot a lot of the criticisms (both positive and negative), but at the end of the day it was an awesome experience. I only remember it fondly, which I think is a great sign. Despite some short comings, it really lands in the 7-8/10 range for me. Everyone in my group seemed to like it a *lot* even if they're not usually as in to weird stuff as me.

It could have been tied up and generally "fit together" better, but it was bizarre in a way I really enjoyed with some really memorable moments.

10jannycwriter

Gives A New Meaning to the words, "I've Got a Mold Problem

SUPERB!

Written and directed by Don Thacker, Thacker delivers Indie film at its finest. Motivational Growth is just pure enjoyment to watch. Sure Thacker leaves us with many questions, but The Mold smoothed it all over. Enjoy the showman, enjoy the show. Speaking of The Mold (voiced by the illustrious Jeffery Combs), he does not steal the film; Adrian DiGiovanni (Ian Folivor), our protagonist, our narrator does. Our narrator has to captivate, and Adrian's Ian does. He draws you in before he even speaks with his blank disheveled appearance. When he does speak you are wholly invested in Ian Folivor and his journey. This is all thanks to the amazing camera work the camera team does. Every shot, scene and twist ,that journeys us into Ian's mind-mucking fun that becomes Ian's horror mold-infested world.

8sixtymedia

LOVED IT!!

Absolutely MENTAL!! I really loved it! Right up my street. Took me back to my days renting films from Blockbuster in the 80's based purely on choosing the grimmest/scariest VHS cover. Happy days.

Highly recommended... but be warned - it's quite a ride.

8clako-92924

Amazballs!

Amazing film and Adrian is incredible! I was so impressed with this film.

8chickashley-32961

Little Shop of Horrors and Monty Python's Love Child

What can I say about Motivational Growth, it is mind trip of a movie that could be the 80's love child of Little Shop of Horrors and Monty Python! And I mean that as a high compliment.

I can't say enough good things about the set design, wardrobe, cinematography and all around production values! Though the entire movie takes place in a single apartment for the most part, it was all extremely well done and isn't just your basic apartment movie. If this wasn't a set built on a soundstage then they did some serious set design to the apartment itself. If that's the case, good luck getting your deposit back!

If you're in the mood for a random, out there mind trip of a film, then I highly recommend Motivational Growth. Well done Don Thacker and the entire cast and crew!