Smashed reviewed by Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode reviews Smashed. An alcoholic couple find their relationship tested when one half tries to go sober. Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul.
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[@herbaljellyfish9842]

I'm a recovering alcoholic. This film made me cry. There comes a point where you don't know why you're doing it anymore. You do it when you wake up, at work...etc. I work from home so that's when it really got bad. Mental health has been a huge part of it for me, namely depression and anxiety. You get that first bit of warmth and "feel good" from it, so you chase it, but that's not how alcohol works. I aspire to be clean and sober, but it's difficult. People just say "don't do it" but it's not that easy. I've been through medical detox twice with 28-35 day live-in residency. I wish people treated addiction/alcoholism the same way they treated other mental disorders. There's no difference. It's a mental disorder. It can be tough for the individual without support but most people berate and belittle instead of helping or just perpetuate the idea that "nothing's wrong" just as her husband did. I've never resonated with a character so much. Such a lovely film.

[@atlasshrugged2u]

I think the central "feel" of the film was about "their love" her and her husband. At the risk of sounding corny it's all about our most important relationships (nothing more important than the love and commitment between two people in life) But alcohol as harmless as it used to be in their lives, was becoming dangerous. And she had to make the ultimate decision between her sobriety and her marriage. *She chose correctly*...It was a fucking excellent movie any way you look at it.

[@JSCwrd]

I agree, especially those frowns, downward glances, head shakes at the very beginning. Uncanny.

[@AnalogueDad]

Mary Elizabeth is an amazing actress. I'm glad she is getting her breakthrough though I will miss her presence in horror films (I'm sure if this takes off she won't be doing as many anymore).

[@jd899]

I saw this film earlier and it has good portrial of the effects of Alcoholism. Also Mary Elizabeth Winstead gives a good natural performance.

[@foyez5]

So glad that they are actually showing clips of the films, better than listening to it!

[@cjknotty]

Good review. I'm interested.

[@Grahf0]

Good review. I will have to give this a look.

[@JakyBF]

No mention of Aaron Paul's performance?

[@scottvincent184]

Is it wrong to watch this movie while drunk? Maybe, but lately watching this is helping me decide about attending detox, and hopefully afterwards real help..

[@NoWhereMan95]

Aaron paul is brilliant in breaking bad.

[@TadRaunch]

Pinkman!

[@availdname]

...You must be joking.

[@rafaelnadalismyboo]

That actress looks like she's been taking lessons from Kirsten Stewart

[@fbcaware8805]

Quite bland, left a lot on the table.