Review of Days of Wine and Roses (1963) by Tim L — 13 Jun 2008
A very disturbing and moving film about a couple's slow descent into alcoholism and it's devestating effect on thier lives and the lives of those around them. That doesn't sound like a barrel of laughs, and it isn't, but it is a superb turn for Jack Lemmon; showing that is just as capable of inspirational acting when straight as well as comedic.
I wasn't sure about the movie at first, as Jack's character seems to lack the usual warmth and everyman charm that he shows in films like the Apartment. Lee Remick's acting doesn't seem too great at first either. But after the first half an hour or so, both of these things were amended (Lee is by no means a bad actress, putting in a very believable and well executed role), and it turned into a very compelling and watchable, even if at times rather confrontational and harrowing, film that will make you really think about addiction and it's consequences.
This review of Days of Wine and Roses (1963) was written by Tim L on 13 Jun 2008.
Days of Wine and Roses has generally received very positive reviews.
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