28 Days (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of 28 Days (Special Edition)
Movie Review: A breakout performance by Sandra Bullock.
Summary: 4 Stars
Sandra Bullock delivers a powerful performance in this film as Gwen, an alcoholic, pill popping journalist. She is introduced as she arrives at her sister's wedding 45 minutes late and drunk. We begin to see her as other people see her: inconsiderate, rude, and an embarassment. After ruining the wedding cake, stealing a limo, and plowing into a house, she is sentenced to 28 days in a rehab clinic.It is here that we are slowly exposed to the "real" Gwen, the one that is hidden under the haze of alcohol and drugs. Sandra Bullock gives the performance of her career in showing Gwen slowly realizing that she needs help and that, if she only reaches out to those around her (not only her co-rehabs, but her family as well), they will be glad to help her. We see her trying to hold onto her independence while, at the same time, trying to establish a link with those around her. This performance is only aided by the great supporting cast. None of the supporting characters are thoroughly fleshed out, but the actors portraying them give us enough of a glimpse that their presence only makes the film stronger.
This is a definite must see drama. If you're a Sandra Bullock fan, you should love this movie. I'll be disappointed if she doesn't get nominated for an Oscar in this role.
Movie Review: Girl, Interrupted/One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - better.
Summary: 4 Stars
On buying this DVD in the shops today, at a bargain price, I thought it would be pretty good, and did the whole sad eyes thing to my mum, to get her to buy it for me. On getting it home - the DVD wouldn't work. But it eventually did. Anyway! The DVD wasn't as good as I expected it to be. The only special feature I enjoyed was the Moment By Moment featurette, although it repeated quite a lot of the film. The film itself. It doesn't sound like a rehash of Girl Interrupted, but I think it was. Girl Interrupted is a modern day One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, and 28 Days is a rehab version of Girl Interrupted. Am I making sense?! The character who played Sandra Bullock's boyfriend, got on my nerves, as did the German guy, but who was also quite good. Steve Buscemi (sp?) should have got a bigger starring role in this. The bit I hated, was when I started crying when Andrea (Azura Skye) killed herself. This is a good film for Sandra Bullock fans (ie. me), but not very funny at all.Movie Review: Pretty Good
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a rental, and it was a pleasant surprise, as this film seemed to have not done too well at the box office. Sandra Bullock proves why she's one of Hollywood's top actresses -- she can act and people like her! She always seems to saturate her performances with sincerity, inviting audiences to relate to her characters, and it's no exception with Gwen. She's convincing and humourous as the alcoholic-in-denial, and we watch her come to terms with her addiction as the film progresses. Azura Skye also turns in a strong and sympathising performance as the drug addict who befriends Gwen. Viggo Mortensen, who was wonderful in A Perfect Murder, turns in a good performance; unfortunately, his character, Eddie, is underdeveloped, and one wonders why he's in the film to begin with. But despite that, the film is pleasant. It's not earth-shattering or a must-see (the ending is rather predictable), but it's a lot better than what else is on Blockbuster's shelves.Movie Review: A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY
Summary: 4 Stars
28 DAYS is another entry in this new Hollywood genre : the clinic movie. After a dozen movies, clichés and stereotypes are already there so don't expect the screenplay to be original. You won't learn a thing about the therapies developed in the american rehab centers but you will have a great time with the performance of Sandra Bullock and the whole cast. I also admit that the presence of Steve Buscemi would save any movies from total oblivion. He is silently becoming the best american actor in activity.I also liked a lot director Betty Thomas's sense of humor which was already patent in PRIVATE PARTS. Alan Tudyk's performance as well as the episodes of the soap opera Santa Cruz could be the only reasons to rent 28 DAYS if you're a Bullockphobic.
No theatrical trailer, but english subtitles, a commentary and more hilarious episodes of Santa Cruz, definitively my favorite soap.
A DVD to rent.
Movie Review: great
Summary: 4 Stars
I watched this movie and Clean and Sober the same evening. What a difference. This movie was excellent and realistic.
The characters portrayed in this film were interesting. We learned a lot in a short amount of time. We SAW the characters getting healthier, learning to live, learning to live without drugs and alcohol. . . .they grew right in front of us (unlike in Clean and Sober).
Sandra Bullock played Gwen perfectly. Elizabeth Perkins, in a smaller role, played her sister just as perfectly. The viewer gets to see both of them heal. . . although Elizabeth Perkins' character isn't alcoholic, her life is also a struggle, and their closure is believable and warm.
Gwen has tough choices to make, and the ending is upbeat and positive, but absolutely credible. We see her preparing for these choices throughout the movie.