| Drunks | 
 enlarge | Director: Peter Cohn
Actors: Richard Lewis (ii), Liza Harris, Liam Ahern, George Martin (ii), Sam Rockwell
Studio: Fox Lorber
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 41568
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 5152
ISBN: 1572526769
UPC: 720917515229
EAN: 9781572526761
ASIN: 1572526769
Theatrical Release Date: March 14, 1997
Release Date: March 21, 2000
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Who knew comedian Richard Lewis could act? There is no plot to speak of in this character study, which follows AA members who meet in a Times Square basement to bare their souls. The performances, however, are dazzling. A sparse plot follows Lewis through one dark, soul-searching night in which he questions his life, his choices, and his sobriety. The direction is minimal, but Faye Dunaway, Spalding Gray, Parker Posey, Amanda Plummer, Dianne Wiest, and Howard Rollins bring out the intense emotions and dark, bitter humor of Gary Lennon's play, Blackout. We could have used more time with all of them, however, as the only fully realized character is played by Lewis. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 BRILLIANT! August 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I LOVED THIS FILM! THE SCRIPT IS AMAZING AND SO ARE THE ACTORS. WATCHING IT IS A VERY EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE. IT IS INTERESTING HOW ART CAN BE EFFECTIVE. A BRILLIANT PIECE OF WORK. BUY IT!
 Bummer.......... May 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really wanted this film to be GREAT, and it was not. No drama to keep you entertained, it dragged and although this could have been a really wonderful film to use for groups and those entering recovery, I was disapointed.
The acting left a lot to be desired too.
 A 5-star script but Richard Lewis was a poor choice; a solid "B" nevertheless February 11, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a well-conceived story that works mainly due to good writing, and not necessarily acting. I liked the idea of the story taking place (essentially) over a couple of hours as we learn about these different characters. The opening and closing music is particularly noteworthy in its creating and reinforcing the tone of the movie. Unfortunately, my hesitation concerning Richard Lewis in a dramatic lead role (especially one that is as serious as alcoholism) was warranted after reading the production notes on the DVD - the creators of the movie even had doubts themselves that he was the right actor for the role and it's a shame he managed to convince them he could do it: he's not horrible but I feel that so many other actors could have done a far better job and imbued this story with the power it had in the script.
 Too melodramatic and unrealistic to be taken seriously January 17, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Drunks is basically the story of Jim, an alcoholic who after being forced into giving a speech at AA on a "bad day", runs amok through his old neighborhood drinking and bringing up his traumatic past. Interspersed between Jim's episodes are all the confessions of the AA group he walked out on.
What this seemingly unending monologue turns out to be is a clutch of unrealistic and melodramatic confessions from various members of the group. While they try to explain that there are all different levels of recovery involved in the meeting, everyone "spills" like a newcomer.
The movie lacks both drama and some much needed comedic relief. The script is too scripted and sculptured, and winds out sounding like a recital rather than a spontaneous story of alcoholism, recovery, or falling off the wagon.
The cast is stellar, with Faye Dunaway, Calista Flockhart, Amanda Plummer, Dianne Wiest, Spalding Gray, Richard Lewis, Anna Levine, and many others. The performances are fine, it's the script and presentation that's weak. I don't recommend this movie if you're a fan of addiction stories, it just can't quite reach the soul.
Realistic Recovery November 10, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A stunning portrayal of the disease of alcoholism. The story revolves around an AA meeting in the basement of a church. Richard Lewis stars as a member on the verge of relapse. The stories told in the meeting are typical of the reality of addiction. Many heart-wrenching moments and accurate portrayals make this my favorite recovery movie.
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