28 days...but not later.
Released: 2000
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama
A lot of drug movies tend to be dark, humorless, and outstandingly depressing - and to be honest, this is fine, as drug addiction is one of the most morbid, gritty, and raw of topics. "28 Days" is interesting in its approach to addiction, as it serves more as a comedy than a true showcase of potential drug-related consequences. Sandra Bullock manages to breathe incredible life into her role as the main character, convincingly portraying the lowest of drug-addled lows, and highest of triumphant highs. Surrounding her is a quirky collection of social misfits and oddball characters, who each bring a certain level of charm to the film. However, while these characters and their various hardships may mimic real victims of addiction, they do so as mere shadows of the very heavy reality. This is a fun movie (it even manages to slip in some minor romantic elements), and I commend the idea of dressing up a cautionary tale as an inspirational comedy to help make the subject more easily digestible for the everyman, but "28 Days" should only be taken seriously as a film, not as an actual social commentary. Definitely worth a watch if you're looking to have your spirits lifted by watching someone else overcome obstacles, but if you want a more serious and brutally-realistic look at drug addiction, check elsewhere (see: "Requiem for a Dream").
Rating (out of 5): 3
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