The opening scene of the film said it all: the type of person we would watch struggle for clarity of mind and conscience. The problem was that he is not really pitiable. In fact, he is downright unlikable. This is a confounding story of an incredible act of heroism made by a nonredeemable man. Rarely do I enjoy addiction stories but this one was better than average. While that doesn't make this one of my favorite movies of 2012, it was an enjoyable experience. It helped that the acting was incredible; nearly every role was superbly executed. The characters are somewhat understandable, the story is decent, but the people (even John Goodman) make that world go round.
Verdict: only if you really like Denzel, go now (rent it)
Verdict: only if you really like Denzel, go now (rent it)
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