Review of Days of Wine and Roses

Aside from the unbelievable acting, this film ranks as the best Hollywood has to offer on the subject of alcoholism. Jack Lemmon is in a class by himself with this picture. It has the stereotypical slide of drinking. But Lemmon pulls you right into that slide of terror with a performance of a lifetime. Lee Remick, who is always beautiful even when drunk, shows her chops as well, especially in the final scene. The movie portrays the real consequences when facing alcoholism. Exposing the truth that this "disease" doesn't care how much these two leads love each other. The usual, but unfortunate, excuses of denial in Remick and Lemmon that keep the downward spiral gaining speed. But also the gut wrenching decisions they have to make in order to live the life promised by sobriety. Two scenes in particular will have you riveted. The nursery scene and the final confrontation at the end. Jack Klugman play a supporting role and is excellent as the "A.A." guy. He reveals the blueprint these two need for happiness: THE TRUTH!