Afouotos
Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.
Dynamixor
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
InaneSwine
Finally, after all the B-movies and weak horror flicks, Mary Elizabeth Winstead has a real shot at showing us what she's really capable of. She's the shining star in this, a well made, even handed and realistic insight into addiction. Aaron Paul supports her brilliantly, though he is in danger of being typecast as the partying substance abuser.
axapvov
Basically a remake of Days of Wine and Roses, it even maintains the ending, kind of, which I still think it's an excellent choice. Since it 's been over 50 years from that film, I think it's well worth revisiting. These characters are way more relatable for most of us.Unassuming film that makes a virtue of its simplicity and short running time. It easily does the trick for anyone close to the issue, going straight to the point and never rambling on or getting too cute. It manages to be funny when it has to without losing any touch with its main purpose. Kate's two speeches are definitely highlights in my opinion.
Sergeant_Tibbs
Smashed is one of the leftover 2012 films that I didn't have a chance to watch. I really wanted to watch it to see Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul in a starring role but it turns out the true shining star here is Mary Elizabeth Winstead. I've always liked her ever since she landed the lead role in Final Destination 3 and I'm really glad she found a place to show off her skills. Personally, I don't drink and I've only ever been tipsy so I can't really relate or sympathize with their problems besides their issue with addiction and willpower. Despite this, the character study of Winstead's protagonist is still fascinating with the contradiction of her nature as she's a primary school teacher who wears the long dresses of an 'old maid.' It's surprisingly funny too with great surprising moments from off-screen married couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally.Whenever the film seems to dip into cliché territory, it lifts itself back into the unique indie film world and escalates dilemmas to an interesting place, if sometimes with contrived devices. However, with its barely over 70 minute running time, the film can't help but feel lightweight, especially with its sense of humour. It doesn't really cut into the meat of the problem and seems to skip over the essential gap from crisis to resolution, especially with its inexplicable one year gap. But on its final note it reveals how it's a simple story of redemption. Can an alcoholic truly redeem themselves? At least the film prods the heart of the matter, particularly with the relationship between Winstead and Aaron Paul. Despite its problems, such as photography that feels like it can never decide on a frame, Smashed is a good piece of indie cinema.7/10
activepaulus
Great movie and great story. For myself Im working as an experience expert in the addiction health care. It's really well played by the actors this movie. Great story and I really enjoyed this. I was surprised that it was kind of really realistic view of abusing alcohol. I might going to use this in the future with my prevention work I do. It tells the story of a couple who are addicted on alcohol. One of the characters tries to get off the addiction, but she is being suppressed by her still drinking husband. Will she manage to fight her addiction? Really worth watching this movie. Inspiring story, worth watching! Alcohol damage a lot more than only yourself. This movie shows how it harms yourself and others!
