Acts of Worship

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Acts of Worship

R

2001

1h 35m

Drama

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A photographer (Michael Hyatt) living in New York takes in a neighbor (Ana Reeder) who steals to support her addiction to drugs.

John Monaghan

Detroit Free Press

Has all the hallmarks of a high-quality independent production, where real-life texture and genuine emotion more than compensate for lack of polish.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 19, 2004

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

For better and worse, Rosemary Rodriguez's directing debut feels just like what it is -- a drama about addiction made by a recovering addict.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 21, 2003

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

Rosemary Rodriguez makes a worthy debut with this troubling tale of a young druggie struggling to survive on the streets of the East Village.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 21, 2003

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Eric Monder

Film Journal International

Generally competent and contains the heartfelt and persuasive message that judging others is easy, but truly empathizing is hard.

Mar 1, 2007

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Film Threat

Rated: 4/5

Dec 6, 2005

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...just not all that entertaining...

Rated: 2/4

Mar 27, 2005

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This is one of my favorite movies ever. Entertaining? Should addict life be entertaining? The repetition of the addict's life is real, same grind, over and over. Despite the lack of high budget Hollywood feature film polish, it is well written, well executed, well acted.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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It was one of many recovery theme movies that I added to my library. While shows like "28 Days" portray a more pop culture interpretation of addiction, this movie was the first I saw that got itself raw & dirty; real. Since then I have been exposed to some others, "Trainspotting," "Requiem for a Dream," which were truly incredible cinematic experiences.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Heart wrenching, honest look at addiction and the struggles that continue regardless on one's stage of recovery. Beautifully filmed, wonderfully acted for low budget.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Reeder's performance is amazing-but drugs drugs drugs drugs drugs. Plot became pretty predictable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Amazing job, especially for a first film! Captures a very realistic vision of homelessness and addiction in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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my favorite movie of all time, an honest look at addiction without all the holleywood hype.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Synopsis

A photographer (Michael Hyatt) living in New York takes in a neighbor (Ana Reeder) who steals to support her addiction to drugs.

Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Producer: Nadia Leonelli, Fredrik Sundwall
Screenwriter: Rosemary Rodriguez
Production Co: Manifesto Films
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Strong Drug Content|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 18, 2012
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround