Michael Keaton gives an exceptional performance as a young real estate pro with a massive drug problem. Under investigation for an embezzlement fiasco and a dead one-night stand, he hides out from the police in a rehab clinic. It's a great premise and an excellent opening thirty minutes as we witness the man hitting rock bottom, forced to come to terms with addiction. It's not always this good; sometimes the subject matter is painful, others it's morose and things stagnate after awhile; the script is messy. But it is a good movie, great supporting cast, no regrets here.
It's more fascinating for me from a historical perspective. For one, this is the role that led to "Batman", but also, this is a comedic actor flexing his dramatic muscle and man, it is something to see.
It's more fascinating for me from a historical perspective. For one, this is the role that led to "Batman", but also, this is a comedic actor flexing his dramatic muscle and man, it is something to see.