Review of The Lost Weekend (1945) by Colleen C — 25 Dec 2009

The best film about alcoholism ever made, surpassing Days of Wine and Roses and Leaving Las Vegas. Ray Milland gives a sublime Oscar-winning performance.

This review of The Lost Weekend (1945) was written by Colleen C on 25 Dec 2009.

The Lost Weekend has generally received very positive reviews.

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