Considering the acting talent on screen, this story should have been much more involving, much more affecting. But somehow it got turned into a repetitive dirge that keeps us at arm's length and teaches us nothing. At the end there's just a title card that says how bad the addiction epidemic is, how services are underfunded, and then tells you if you are struggling, ask for help. Duh.
Everyone on screen, the two real-life principals, and everyone struggling with addiction, all deserved better. But bravo to Carrell and Chalamet for some really fine acting.
If you're interested in the subject matter, this film is worth seeing. But no Oscar nominations.
Everyone on screen, the two real-life principals, and everyone struggling with addiction, all deserved better. But bravo to Carrell and Chalamet for some really fine acting.
If you're interested in the subject matter, this film is worth seeing. But no Oscar nominations.