Tedfoldol
everything you have heard about this movie is true.
Catangro
After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.
Bluebell Alcock
Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies
Scotty Burke
It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review
gfelidi
Excellent, honest, does not pull any punches in it's grim reality of addiction and the struggles to get clean.The writing by Mr. Lennon is so truthful that it does not seem like a movie we are watching, but peeking into people's lives.The acting and direction were inspired and very realistic. If you want to see an honest movie about addiction and the ravages it causes...this is it. Be ready because it is not some Hollywood sugar coated piece of fluff thatt we are sujected to. Looking forward to seeing more of Mr. Lennon's writing transfered to film...a truly honest and unique voice. Incredible performances by all of the cast. Tight direction as well. Stands up to films in this genre..."Panic in Neddle Park", "Hatful of Rain"...etc...Don't miss it.
kamalkicks
they say in the program "one day at a time". some days are harder than others. DRUNKs represents that better than any film i have ever seen. I am the member of a twelve step program. I think it is one of the greatest international communities that exists. it has changed countless lives and i am hard pressed to think or find one person who's life hasn't been affected positively by it's existence. it is a secular religion -if you will.I believe this is the most realistic and resonant film that has ever taken as it's focus the program and it's demographic busting community.i think the level of talent that came together to make this is a testament to it's quality.it is not a rose colored take on the community. it reflects as does the program the myriad ways that people use, don't use, succeed and fail.it is the truth as i experience it.
Jasper
Maybe the best movie about substance abuse I've ever seen...and I've seen most of them.Gritty, realistic, darkly humorous, and deadly serious.Richard Lewis at his best. Excellent supporting cast.Watch it two or three times to catch all the subtleties of the various subplots.This movie is an absolute must-see for anybody in recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction. This goes double for those recovering from both.Also good for friends and loved ones of people in recovery.
graham clarke
As others have stated "Drunks" is less a movie than a string of monologues. Since these monologues are presented by a group of very fine actors, "Drunks" is essential viewing for acting students. The performances are uniformly strong, with stand outs from Faye Dunaway, Calista Flockhart and a particularly well drawn, understated turn by Dianne Wiest. A great pity that Kevin Corrigan and Sam Rockwell are around and given nothing much to do. Richard Lewis has the central role, and to his credit, puts in a convincing performance.The other, far larger group for whom this movie has great relevance is that of the addictive personality. Although the movie is dealing with alcoholism, it could quite easily be substituted by a host of substances or activities which in effect take over and often ruin lives. "Drunks" very much brings home the suffering that addiction causes, while stressing the suffering which led to the addiction itself.An unsatisfying film, whose parts in themselves, make it worthy.
