I found this film to be extremely raw and unapologetic in its depiction of addiction and the effects it has on everyone, from the addict to family to coworkers.
A.J. Cook was phenomenal, as usual. Even though her screen time was limited, she gave a performance that made you feel, right in the gut, how much she was conflicted between her love and her grief. Josh Stewart has a way of acting that people either love him or don't care for him. Personally, I thought he really pushed through the struggle of an average person who accidentally falls into addiction born out of depression. Stewart and Cook have undeniable chemistry, which is probably somewhat due to playing a couple on Criminal Minds for 14 years and their close friendship offscreen. They never disappoint when on screen together. Agnus Bruckner was unabashedly real in her portrayal of a longtime addict who was so far gone she couldn't even recognize herself anymore.
The film was honest, brutal, and uplifting all at once. It deserves a whole lot more recognition than it received.
