Molly McKay (Molly)
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| Portrayed by | Elisabeth Shue |
| Appears in | Molly |
| Year | 1999 |
Molly McKay is a main character in the American drama movie Molly.
Character creation
To prepare for the role, actress Elisabeth Shue studied autistic people. She also went out in public in-character, to understand how other people would react to someone like Molly.[1]
Biography
Molly McKay is an autistic woman who has lived in an institution since her parents died in a car accidents. Budget cuts force her to move into the care of her older brother Buck. Molly undergoes an experimental treatment that seemingly cures her of her autism. After a few months, Molly's brain rejects the treatment, and she goes back to being her original self.
Autism
Molly's doctor says her exact condition is unclear, his exact words being "The way she relates to certain people, even on an emotional level, suggests mental retardation. In other respects, she's autistic." Actress Elisabeth Shue does state plainly that Molly is autistic.[1]
Reception
The movie made less than US$20,000 on a budget of US$21 million, making it a box office flop.[2] It has received largely negative reviews from critics, and mixed reviews from audiences.[3][4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 kns4evers (2021-10-09). "Elisabeth Shue - Tonight Show Leno - 1999". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ↑ https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl728073729/weekend/
- ↑ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/molly
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0143746/reviews