Sunday, February 1, 2015

I Smile Back

Sarah Silverman plays a housewife suffering from bipolar disorder who stops taking her lithium and starts a downward spiral that ultimately alienates her from her husband and two children.

She does a superb job with the complex nature of mental disorder and addiction, in a role that I never thought she would be capable of playing. Surprisingly good writing by Paige Dylan and Amy Koppelman allowed the audience to witness and feel the truth in the performance. 

Not a lot to say about this movie other than it is worth watching - maybe not in the theater but definitely as a rental. It is hard for someone to relate to the character of Laney (Silverman's) but one can certainly admire the performance and its truth and brutality.

6 R2 units out of 10

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