The Sober Companion - In Praise Of Sandra Bullock's Rehab 'Romcom' 28 Days
While it isn't anyone's idea of a great movie, it's funny that this story of a soap star facing up to substance abuse gets so much right about recovery
First things first, there are all sorts of things wrong with 28 Days, Betty Thomas' brave/crass attempt to milk laughs from addiction. Alan Tudyk's over-the-top turn, Dominic West's difficult hair, the fact you can tell the film was made at the turn of the century from looking at a single frame - no, this isn't a picture the AFI will be celebrating any …
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