Smashed (2012)

Kate is (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is young, married and a Primary school teacher, she is also, along with her husband, an alcoholic.She realises her addiction is spiralling out of control after a booze fueled night results in her smoking crack and vomiting in her class, then preetentending to be pregnant to cover up, she decides to get help, join AA and go sober.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is an absolute revalation in this movie, sweet and charming but plays a drunk to the tee,so many great moments from her,  her first speech at the AA meeting, begging to be served Wine "after hours" and an incredible moment when she admits to her alcoholism.The movie is often funny, showing that yes alcholism is a disease, but 'sadly' getting drunk can be great fun.

Touching, poignant and sad at times, but also uplifting.Unmissable.

*****