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 Barnes & Noble Sandra Bullock discards her perky, girl-next-door persona to play a willful drunk in 28 Days, a potentially dreary drama brightened by sharp scripting, endearingly eccentric characterizations, and assured direction. Bullock, whose previous screen roles have traded on her unnaturally sunny disposition, reveals an unsuspected dark side as a self-absorbed, substance-abusing New York writer arrested after drunkenly driving into the side of a house. Offered the choice between stints in jail or rehab, she opts for the latter but resists total compliance with the program. Memorable supporting turns are contributed by Viggo Mortensen (playing a fellow patient), Dominic West (a hard-partying boyfriend), and Steve Buscemi (a sympathetic counselor), but its Bullock herself who rates top acting honors. Wailing, retching, shaking, and sweating, she paints a vivid picture of a tormented young woman struggling with her inner demons. Director Betty Thomas (Private Parts) expertly steers the stars performance while restraining the tendency of Susannah Grants screenplay to lapse into soap opera. Ed Hulse Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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