Outwardly, Laney (Sarah Silverman) has a nice life as a suburban wife to Bruce Brooks (Josh Charles), and mother to Eli and Janey. In private, she's a mess. She's depressed, and prescribed medication. She's also snorting drugs, and cheating with acquaintance Donny (Thomas Sadoski). She finally breaks down and Bruce brings her to rehab. Dr. Page (Terry Kinney) uncovers her anxiety about her abandonment by her father. She's afraid her son Eli is showing similar signs. She tracks down her father (Chris Sarandon). She finds herself breaking down again.
Sarah Silverman pulls out a wider range of dramatic acting. Josh Charles provides a nice complementary performance. This is an unflinching portrait of the ups and downs of Laney's journey. It's a tough character study. Silverman is able to embody the role and command the screen. The best portion has Laney worried about Eli. This is Silverman expanding her abilities and possibilities.
Sarah Silverman pulls out a wider range of dramatic acting. Josh Charles provides a nice complementary performance. This is an unflinching portrait of the ups and downs of Laney's journey. It's a tough character study. Silverman is able to embody the role and command the screen. The best portion has Laney worried about Eli. This is Silverman expanding her abilities and possibilities.