I found it to be a strangely dark comedy. Or rather it was funny despite the subject manner.
So technically a true story about a man named John Callahan who was an alcoholic and became paralyzed in a car accident because of his addiction to the bottle, but ends up living his best life due to his involvement with alcoholics anonymous.
So maybe not so dark now that I think about it as the story was uplifting and inspiring.
Joaquin Phoenix was a pleasure to see on the screen. Very lively and believable as a man chasing some demons, but keeping his sense of humor and positive attitude.
And we needed that liveliness as some of the 12 steps in the movie were not that flush out as well as others.
Gus Van Sant's ability to do such a serious content and give it to us in a humorous way makes for an Impressive film.
So technically a true story about a man named John Callahan who was an alcoholic and became paralyzed in a car accident because of his addiction to the bottle, but ends up living his best life due to his involvement with alcoholics anonymous.
So maybe not so dark now that I think about it as the story was uplifting and inspiring.
Joaquin Phoenix was a pleasure to see on the screen. Very lively and believable as a man chasing some demons, but keeping his sense of humor and positive attitude.
And we needed that liveliness as some of the 12 steps in the movie were not that flush out as well as others.
Gus Van Sant's ability to do such a serious content and give it to us in a humorous way makes for an Impressive film.