Not a whole lot of people went out and saw Thumbsucker, which is a shame because it was a really interesting film. It stars Lou Taylor Pucci, an actor who has made a career out of these types of independent movies, and was based on a book of the same name by Walter Kirn. It's about a withdrawn teenager who has a tendency to suck on his thumb. He tries to find a variety of different treatments from adults that are just as screwed up as he is, but each of them comes with its own set of problems. He gets a prescription for Ritalin, which gives him bursts of energy and focus that help him lead his debate team to the championships, but also turns him into a hyper intense jerk. Eventually, he learns to come to terms with his flaws, and is much happier for it. Thumbsucker is a smart, well-written film, and it deserves a lot more credit than it gets.