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Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen, Dominic West

A big-city newspaper columnist is forced to enter a drug and alcohol rehab center after stealing a limousine and crashing it into a house.

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PG-13, 104 min.

Directed by: Betty Thomas

Release Date: February 8, 2000

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DVD Release Date: July 5, 2005

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  • SirPant
    September 18, 2009
    SirPant
    Not great but I?ve got a thing for Sandra Bullock!
  • clooneyfan
    February 16, 2009
    clooneyfan
    I've never had a chemical dependency problem but I identified with a lot of tne issues this movie. I would imagine it would be inspiring for anyone who was in recovery.
  • PvtCaboose91
    May 12, 2008
    PvtCaboose91
    "Yeah, I know I drink a lot, I know I do because I'm a writer and that's what I do, I drink. I'm not like those people out there, I can control myself!"


    Normally I tend to avoid these kinds of chick flicks. Over the years I haven't viewed many girly films that have e

    ...( read more)nded up being anything more than fluffy clichéd entertainment. I approached 28 Days because of the outstanding cast that this film had to boast. I am pleased and happy to report that this film isn't as bad as I was originally anticipating.


    A free-spirited big-city journalist named Gwen Cummings (Bullock) is a raging alcoholic who spends most of her time getting drunk with her equally boozy boyfriend Jasper (West). Frequently the two endlessly party all night; binge drinking into the early hours of the morning. Gwen turns up to her sister's wedding not only late, but also hopelessly inebriated. During the wedding she makes a complete fool of herself by falling onto the wedding cake while dancing uncontrollably. She then aims to replace the cake on short notice and ends up crashing a limousine into a house. Charged with a drink driving offence she is given the choice of jail time or a 28-day rehab program. Not surprisingly, Gwen chooses rehab. At first she is hesitant to get involved in any of the treatment programs; instead denying that she has an addiction to both cigarettes and alcohol. The whole thing seems like a bad joke to her. However after getting to know some of the fellow patients she re-examines her life and slowly conforms to the activities that the other patients are involved in.


    28 Days is not so much a comedy but a poignant look at the troubled people of contemporary society. The audience can easily relate to all the characters because we see them commonly on the streets around us. The story is more concerned with Gwen finding a way to deal with life. I thought that this was a refreshing film because I've seen far too many comedies that fail when trying to be something more meaningful than it actually is.


    Even after saying that, 28 Days is a film that also contains a bunch of fantastic gags. I adored the clever parody of the typical daytime soap opera. Because of how convoluted and hilariously over-the-top soapies actually are, it's great to see a soapie that is actually meant to be funny.


    Many of the laughs can also be attributed to the sensational cast. Sandra Bullock has never played anyone quite like this character. This has even been called her best performance to date. Bullock suits her role perfectly. She's entirely believable and perfectly cast. However, the major stand-out for me was the gay German dancer played by Alan Tudyk. Now this is a focused performer! Throughout the film he never breaks his complete concentration. Every line is delivered in an amusing German accent. His testimony about forks was entirely improvised by Alan on the spot! All his mannerisms are very funny at times.


    28 Days, of course, is a great comedy with a few good messages about life. On the contrary there's also a selection of flaws. There are some laughs, but I felt a distinct lack of quality laugh-out-loud moments of which the film has precious little. Naturally, this is a matter of taste. I also thought that the film was heavily clichéd at times as well as being highly predictable during its middle section. Even with those clichés being present, I must also say that the film manages to avoid many of the typical conventions of the genre. This is always a good sign.


    Overall, I found 28 Days to be great viewing if you're bored on a rainy afternoon or if you want a night of good laughs and drama. Don't raise your expectations too high and you won't be disappointed. Certainly worth a screening or two.
  • powerofmylove
    April 17, 2008
    powerofmylove
    this to me was just alright. I am not into this kind of movies it was not what i thought it was going to be.
  • armybratgeo
    August 9, 2007
    armybratgeo
    yeah Sandra is great I didn't get into this one at all
  • nightfaeriekitty
    November 19, 2009
    nightfaeriekitty
    Great movie. Sandra Bullock is amazing.
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    October 19, 2009
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  • SageSlowdive
    October 12, 2009
    SageSlowdive
    Don't waste your time.
  • doctordoom
    October 8, 2009
    doctordoom
    This is a drama about a women who is a alcoholic and is sent by the court to a rehab center. Stars Sandra Bullock as this women who tries and gets her life back on track. The films has a solid story and some great supporting characters. I thought Viggo Mortensen and Alan Tudyk ar...( read more)e both great in their roles. While the film as a decent the story I thought the ending could have been better. Worth at least a one time watch.
  • mmr2coolmsncom
    September 25, 2009
    mmr2coolmsncom
    you have to see this one

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Critic Reviews

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Bullock brings a kind of ground-level vulnerability to 28 Days that doesn't make her into a victim but simply into one more suitable case for treatment. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, At the Movies

Bullock brings a kind of ground-level vulnerability to 28 Days that doesn't make her into a victim but simply into one more suitable case for treatment. full review

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