The presentation of Tourette's syndrome may be authentic, but everything else about the movie - the emotions, the characters, the situations - rings false.

he Road Within backfires by emphasizing the same quirks and imbalances it seeks to soften. Reducing it to the genre of idiot comedy doesn't advance the cause, either.

"The Road Within" suffers from midfilm wandering and a hasty ending, but the message of self-acceptance rings true and clear.

If you're interested in a film for character study, The Road Within is a good start.