Film Review – Smashed

“Smashed” represents something of a coming out party for its star, Mary
Elizabeth Winstead. In the business for the last 15 years, Winstead has
rarely found a role that’s supplied a full reach for her gifts, recently
seen slumbering through the pre-sequel “The Thing,” while used as
decoration in pictures such as “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and
“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.” Although it’s not the easiest movie
to digest, “Smashed” finally brings the actress into view, delivering an
interestingly chaotic interpretation of an alcoholic finally coming to
terms with her path of destruction. She’s marvelous in this small but
effective drama, sweetened a touch by darkly comic flavorings. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com