Review of Smashed (2012) by Dominic S — 09 Jun 2014
This film is very pleasant even with its uneasy story.
This film is one of the many films that makes me enjoy and appreciate independent films and independent filmmakers. Using B and C list celebrities to act out a simple yet smashing script that packs a punch towards my heart.
This film is about a married couple, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Kate) and Aaron Paul (Charlie), who connect through drinking and getting drunk. But after one interesting night that led to vomiting in front of her class of first graders, Kate decides that it would be best to work on her drinking. She decides to quite drinking all together and she begins to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Because of this decision Kate is courageously making, her and Charlie's marriage begins to hit a rough patch, now that they don't connect through drinking.
This film is so touching and beautiful. It takes a great look at the negative effects of drinking as well as what makes a relationship or a marriage work.
"Love is the easy part. It's the rest of the shit that's hard." -Kate.
A breakthrough performance by Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Smashed, I give you an 80%.
This review of Smashed (2012) was written by Dominic S on 09 Jun 2014.
Smashed has generally received positive reviews.
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