Smashed

January. 22,2012      R
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Kate and Charlie like to have a good time. Their marriage thrives on a shared fondness for music, laughter… and getting smashed. When Kate’s partying spirals into hard-core asocial behavior, compromising her job as an elementary schoolteacher, something’s got to give. But change isn’t exactly a cakewalk. Sobriety means she will have to confront the lies she’s been spinning at work, her troubling relationship with her mother, and the nature of her bond with Charlie.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead as  Kate Hannah
Aaron Paul as  Charlie Hannah
Octavia Spencer as  Jenny
Nick Offerman as  Dave Davies
Megan Mullally as  Principal Barnes
Mary Kay Place as  Rochelle
Kyle Gallner as  Owen Hannah
Mackenzie Davis as  Millie
Bree Turner as  Freda
Brad Carter as  Felix

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Reviews

GamerTab
2012/01/22

That was an excellent one.

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Moustroll
2012/01/23

Good movie but grossly overrated

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Jonah Abbott
2012/01/24

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

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Juana
2012/01/25

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

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Ian Rupert
2012/01/26

I enjoyed this movie. MEW is a great actress and did a good job in this movie. One thing that make me think though is how I laughed at the sex scene where her husband falls asleep. Since it is happening to a man, people laugh. And that is OK. The far left likes to say that men can't be victims of sexism, so maybe they can't be victims of rape in their eyes either. If it were a woman getting slapped to stay awake during a sex scene, then the guy kept going once she was completely asleep; we would all be talking about "the disturbing rape scene in Smashed"But, since it was a guy...it is just funny. Nobody cares. He probably liked it, right? You can't have it one way and not the other. So, think about a gender reversal when you laugh at that scene and then ask yourself if you would be fighting just as much for a man while you're out there marching in your pink hat and chanting about the patriarchy.

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SquigglyCrunch
2012/01/27

Smashed follows a married couple who are both alcoholics. Ultimately, the wife Kate realizes how much alcohol has affected her life and attempts to sober up. Mary Elizabeth Winstead pulls off a largely solid performance here. Sometimes she seemed kind of off, but for the most part she was charming and I really enjoyed seeing her character on screen. Aaron Paul did a consistently great job I think. He's an interesting character that maybe should've received a bit more attention, but for what he has does great. His character is complex and flawed, and he pulls it off in a convincing way. And moreover, both these actors have great chemistry. They play off of each other really well, and I definitely bought into the idea of them being married. The writing is usually pretty good. There are never any issues I had with it really. I was never left confused or wondering how a particular character could be so stupid or anything. It captured addiction fairly well, which is exactly what I presume it was going for. Overall James Ponsoldt has created another solid movie. While it isn't as good as some of his others, it's a solid film that I certainly enjoyed seeing. In the end I would recommend it.

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Tejas Nair
2012/01/28

The short feature only talks about the grave effect of alcoholism on modern version of marriage institution. And, well, it talks sharp & real.Mary Winstead is amazing as she takes on two roles in here: one, when she's sober and another when she's drunk. Both are so distinctive, they speak volumes as to how how a person becomes when he drinks all night, all day. Aaron Paul finely complements her, with his peculiar diction and portrayal. Both are two of my favorites now. Even the supporting cast is very good.Hitting exactly how alcoholism strikes relationships and wrecks havoc in all aspects of a person's life, the plot evolves into self-realization and the story further. There is humor, which purportedly is an embarrassment to the characters. With a sweet ending, Smashed is original and soothing, with its music & setup. Fine direction, photography & editing.BOTTOM LINE: Recommended. Great performances and a very authentic story.Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO

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Sergeant_Tibbs
2012/01/29

Smashed is one of the leftover 2012 films that I didn't have a chance to watch. I really wanted to watch it to see Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul in a starring role but it turns out the true shining star here is Mary Elizabeth Winstead. I've always liked her ever since she landed the lead role in Final Destination 3 and I'm really glad she found a place to show off her skills. Personally, I don't drink and I've only ever been tipsy so I can't really relate or sympathize with their problems besides their issue with addiction and willpower. Despite this, the character study of Winstead's protagonist is still fascinating with the contradiction of her nature as she's a primary school teacher who wears the long dresses of an 'old maid.' It's surprisingly funny too with great surprising moments from off-screen married couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally.Whenever the film seems to dip into cliché territory, it lifts itself back into the unique indie film world and escalates dilemmas to an interesting place, if sometimes with contrived devices. However, with its barely over 70 minute running time, the film can't help but feel lightweight, especially with its sense of humour. It doesn't really cut into the meat of the problem and seems to skip over the essential gap from crisis to resolution, especially with its inexplicable one year gap. But on its final note it reveals how it's a simple story of redemption. Can an alcoholic truly redeem themselves? At least the film prods the heart of the matter, particularly with the relationship between Winstead and Aaron Paul. Despite its problems, such as photography that feels like it can never decide on a frame, Smashed is a good piece of indie cinema.7/10

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