Clean and Sober

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Summary: not even average
Review: As it seems I contradict most of the reviews so far. I read some of them before I bought this DVD and I was completely disappointed. I usually do like movies about everyday people with everyday problems who could be your neighbors. (Instead of the alien, murder and life-is-so-funny type of movies). The plus about the movie is that the actors are really great - that is true. But the plot is completly dumb if not obvios. Keatons character is supposed to be an addict who gets into a clinic more by accident then by purpose and then the miracle happens and he becomes clean and sober. This movie suffers from a severe absence of stoned people, drugs (except for cigarrets) and all the downs of addicts. The main character (sorry, forgot name) does not seem to have any liquor frieds, no dealer except for one Spencer who is never available and so he does rarely struggle to stay clean. Instead he starts a love affair (or at least tries to). This movie has excactly one message: you have to admit to yourself that you are an addict before anyone or anything can help you. This DVD is probably useful as a present for an alcoholic whom you want to see that he can get out of this if only he would see he has a problem, but you dont dare talking to him because he might immediadly agree and give you all his liquor instead. Not that you would have a problem with that... would you?

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Summary: As real as it gets in recovery from drug / alcohol addiction
Review: Has to be the best so far, realistic portrayal of a person suffering from polyaddiction - from deceit (lies with addiction), pain (suffering of withdrawal), belief (believing in oneself, to live with the days ahead in a clean and sober lifestyle). Beyond a doubt, this is very best yet.

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Summary: The Best
Review: I have seen this video twice and now I am going to buy it. It shows just how far a person will go to satisfy their drug habit. Also shows far far they will go to keep from getting caught. Some addicts don't believe they have a drug problem, but they can see others problems. Detox is no picnic, losing a friend isn't either, but admitting that your are an addict takes even more courage. I recommend this movie to anybody that has a friend or family member who is an addict to drugs or alcohol.

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Summary: The truth about how far drug addicts will go.
Review: I have seen this video twice and now I am going to buy it. It shows just how far a person will go to satisfy their drug habit. Also shows far far they will go to keep from getting caught. Some addicts don't believe they have a drug problem, but they can see others problems. Detox is no picnic, losing a friend isn't either, but admitting that your are an addict takes even more courage. I recommend this movie to anybody that has a friend or family member who is an addict to drugs or alcohol.

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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: I rented the film yesterday and I loved it. It was realistic. The acting was also excellent. It has a spot on my list of the top ten best dramas of all time.

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Summary: Realistic
Review: I very much enjoyed this movie.
Michael Keaton very accurately portrays a drunk & a drug user. BR>Morgan Freeman was excellant as usual & Cathy Baker was GREAT!

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Summary: Realistic
Review: I very much enjoyed this movie.
Michael Keaton very accurately portrays a drunk & a drug user. BR>Morgan Freeman was excellant as usual & Cathy Baker was GREAT!

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Summary: Yes, but now he needs to quit smoking cigarettes
Review: I've seen this movie in the Bargain Bins? I bought it for 3 times the price but I don't regret it. Several of my favorite movies can be had cheap now. This movie is sobering. The acting is flawless. It should be a very depressing movie but it's not for some reason. I think I've watched this one more than any I have in my collection.

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Summary: A Great First "dramatic" role!
Review: If you do any type of collecting, you know that you eventually run across hidden gems in bargain places. Such was it for me w/this DVD. Look in just about any retail movie outlet under DVDs under 10.00 & you're bound to find this movie! What a buy! This was Michael (Beetleguises) first real dramatic role. Unlike a lot of comedic actors before him ( Bill Murray's Razor's Edge springs to mind), Keaton brings home a powerful performance of a chronic substance abuser in rehab for all the wrong reasons. What he comes away with, and what the audience comes away with, is a tightly woven film, full of interesting characters and fine performances, lead, of course, by Michael Keaton. Although some will argue that he's had his share of dramatic roles since, they've all been either contrived (My Life), cartoonish (Batman), or psychos (Pacific Heights & Extreme Measures). What Keaton needs is more fine roles like he enjoyed in this film to make the leap from comedic actor to dramatic actor (ala Tom Hanks). I just hope that he can at least keep his incredible comedic edge!

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Summary: displeased with Warner Bros.
Review: Its a shame that Warner Brothers dismissed this excellent film, probably the best they released in the '80's, with a shoddy transfer and no extras. The DVD menu does not even have a graphic from the film but instead their obnoxious WB gold logo. At least a trailer would be nice. I'm not asking for a 7 disc Criterion Collection edition with 40 hours of supplemental footage or anything. They did this with Driving Miss Daisy" also. No widescreen either. Nonetheless, the DVD does exist. Hopefully, Warner will do a better job with After Hours when they get around to transfering that.