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Babz J I first saw this film when it was released and it had an impact on me then. Revisiting it now I am even more impressed by the subtlety of the script, which is sensitive and honest and even funny, but without poking fun at any of its characters. This feels like a very contemporary story about alcoholism and for a generation where binge drinking is normalized and acceptable. Winstead delivers a generous and warm performance that feels authentic and natural. It's a small film with a big theme. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review chkn m one of the best acting i have ever seen from mary elizabeth winstead, definitely recommend watching this Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Руслан Г чудовий приклад мотивації для людей які мають алкогольну залежність або вже позбулися її. Мені як колишньому алкоголіку було корисно переглянути і впевнитися в черговий раз, що алкоголь це лише про погане. Відмінний фільм Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Georgan G 3.25 stars. This film was good, but has been done so many times before. If you are looking for an mostly uplifting plot, this could be it. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review j F The acting was superb, and the story slowly, painfully told. For those of us who have dealed with the issue, it's a disturbing, compelling film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Audience Member Director James Ponsoldt and Mary Elizabeth Winstead create a black comedy/drama about life smashing us when we least expect it and having it smash other things I remember watching it at my second house and liking it but it also hit pretty hard considering my own father was an alcoholic that needed help A simple story of a woman Kate deciding to quit drinking alcohol as its been nothing but her every day lifestyle The script hits all the familiar things we know from alcoholism like being drunk in public, being immensely hungover and waking up in a place we don't know or remember But during the recovery process at AA Kate's new decision starts to strain the relationship with her husband she hits rock bottom Such a tour de force by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, a standout performance that has her truly feel like a broken antagonist I like Aaron Paul, Octavia Spencer, and Nick Offerman too Never beats the audience over the head with its ideas and themes It's all about breaking away from an unbreakable addiction, trying to shake that bad habit, and having it leak onto other people in the process messing up the social structure Sooner or later it catches up with that person in public or work, things go from embarrassing to scary real fast Super short but very lifelike appealing to anyone who's ever had a drinking problem Gets dark in many spots and not being too comedic Plus it's sad because we the viewers actually know people that have a problem like this in real-life, it's like a disease that's just waiting to come back once they stop Director James Ponsoldt's insightful drama doesn't feel artificial but very honest And this is Winstead at her finest when it comes to the drama department Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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