Bottled Up

February 2014

(23)

Synopsis

In this modern day drama, Oscar-winner Melissa Leo beautifully conveys the heart-wrenching struggle that comes with love and addiction, while also lightheartedly depicting a woman rediscovering romance. She plays hopelessly hopeful Faye, mother to Sylvie (Marin Ireland) who, many months after a car accident, continues to complain of back pain. After refusing physical therapy, it becomes clear to everyone but Faye that her daughter is addicted to pain killers. When earnest environmentalist Beckett (Josh Hamilton) moves to town, Faye quickly befriends him, hoping that he will be the solution to Sylvie's problems. As Beckett finds himself further intertwined in their lives, he inadvertently helps Faye realize the depth of her family's problem, even as he brings a touch of happiness. Before too long Faye's hand is forced, and she must decide whether to protect her daughter or find the happiness that she has long denied herself.

Reviews

3.4

23 total

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1 4

Geoff Berkshire

A terminally quirky indie dramedy, "Bottled Up" risks trivializing prescription drug abuse in service of a trite middle-age romance.

Tirdad Derakhshani

A small, intimate, bittersweet, and wonderfully crafted love story, it may very well add a spring to your step as you exit the theater.

Moira MacDonald

You watch "Bottled Up" feeling that the screenplay needed a few more drafts; the dialogue, in particular, doesn't always ring true.

Elizabeth Weitzman

The intentions feel authentic, but not enough else does.

Heather Baysa

Like Sylvie's wardrobe of oversized hoodies, the humor is loose and natural. It breaks up the tension of this addiction story with small, bright moments of pure joy.

Anita Ridlehoover

Okay Thought I would like it much more because I love Melissa Leo but these characters just seemed off-center.

Cast and credits

Actors	Melissa Leo, Marin Ireland, Josh Hamilton
Producers	Enid Zentelis, Amanda Becker, Anthony Brandonisio, Riel Roch Decter, Erik S. Weigel
Director	Enid Zentelis
Writers	Enid Zentelis

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

33%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Info cards

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Run time

84 minutes

Rating

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