A biographical story about a Scottish lad with a promising future whose life was derailed by Tourette's syndrome, a neurological disorder involving involuntary, compulsive behavior, outbursts of verbal tics and repetitive motor functions. Of all the terrible afflictions this world has to offer, TS is easily the funniest, but it's a nightmarish existence for those trapped in a body that doesn't listen well to directions. The most moving part of this film comes from the acceptance of those around him, and "never having to apologize" for things that are out of your control, although it's obviously harder to defend in practical application with polite company. It involves selfless compassion, understanding and a preternatural amount of patience, which I wouldn't quite believe exists, were it not based on a true story. This movie serves to spread education around the harsh realities of the condition; but as someone with a compulsion to do inappropriate things all the time, it also had me howling.
4 cunts out of 5
